Hallowell-William W. (Whalen) Byrne, 67, passed away on November 12, 2020, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

William (Bill) was born 08/27/1953 in Nashua, NH and lived both in Florida and Maine.  Parents are Jeanne (Gillespie) Byrne and William Whalen, and stepfather William J. Byrne. 

Bill was a quiet, very kind and humble man who mentored many people.  He served as President of the Cotton Mill Resident Association, volunteered with AARP, and Beacon Hospice.  He enjoyed skiing, swimming, walking, fishing, carpentry, strumming on his guitar, and general problem solving.  He was a printer, optical technician, maintenance supervisor, all around handyman.

Bill is predeceased by brother, Tim Whalen, Father William Whalen and stepfather William J. Byrne.  Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Roxanne M. Reed, Mother Jeanne Byrne, brothers Michael Whalen, Peter Byrne, James Byrne, Matthew Byrne and sister Peggy Zukowski.

 A Celebration of Life and Graveside Service will be held in Spring or early Summer of 2021.

Special mention to Beacon Hospice, who treated Bill with dignity and love and Kincer Funeral Home in Richmond, Maine.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 122 State. St. Augusta, ME 04330.