Donald C. Byrne, 66, of Kennett Square, died Friday Aug. 1, at the Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, N.J. after a 14-month illness. He was the loving companion and fiancé of Laure Blomquist.
Born in Unionville, he was the son of the late George V. and the late Marie J. (Jones) Byrne and brother of the late Patricia Siegel.
Donald was a thoroughbred racing steward. He worked as a racing official for Suffolk Downs, Beaulah Park, Monmouth Park and Meadowlands Racetrack. In his youth he assisted his parents in the running of the horse farm. He trained and rode steeplechase horses and later trained thoroughbreds for his own stable. He enjoyed cooking, taking care of his beloved farm, spending time with friends and being with his constant canine companions Buster and Remi.
Survivors include in addition to Laurie, one nephew, Joshua E. Siegel and his wife Kate of Wilmington and their children Reilly and Sarah.
You are invited to Donald's Life Celebration graveside service at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Union Hill Cemetery, 424 North Union St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) of Kennett Square. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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