After secretarial school Peachy worked for Charles A. Day in Boston. She would run down to the train from her home on Brattle Terrace all dressed up for Boston in her heels and gloves. The conductor always had to wait, it was a rocky street, and he was more than happy to just to see her face.

Upon his return from the war he was asked by a Boston reporter, "What are you going to do now that you are home?" Leo replied, "I'm asking Peachy to marry me." He fulfilled his promise and they were soon married in July, 1946.

They raised four lovely children, who gave her 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. In addition, Peachy was "mother" to all of her children's friends. Everybody loved Great Grammie Peach or GGP.

Friday night was her night. Around her kitchen table you would find Jean DeRoche, Ann Lionetta, Phyllis Byrne, and O'bie. There were highballs, chip and dip, and sometimes fondue, but most of all love and laughter.

Peachy would also make sure that her children had goodies on that night. They could go up to the Gloria Supermarket at the top of Franklin Street and pick out a Coca Cola and a goodie. Everyone could get anything they wanted.

Well known for her cooking (she made everything with love), she had fabulous parties for all occasions, most notably Saint Patrick's Day, Patriot's Day and Christmas Eve.

Peachy worked for the Dean of Admissions at Tufts University for over 20 years, and was honored to received her Tufts rocking chair. She also taught sewing at Fidelity House. It was a safe haven for kids to meet friends and play sports. They could participate in a variety of inside and outside activities. Everything that a kid could want was at the Fidelity House.

Nine years ago, Peachy moved to Maine. She was fortunate to be surrounded by all of her favorite beaches. She was a lover of lobster and all Boston sports. She had an outfit for every team and made sure she had it on for all of the games.

Best known as the matriarch of the Byrne family, Peachy loved her children, grandchildren, and great grands with all her heart. Her wit and love of life and family will be with us forever.

Love you more than the world!