Jane M. Byrne (nee Maguire) 83, of Basking Ridge, passed away peacefully on Dec. 4, 2009 surrounded by her children. Visitation will be held at the Church of Christ the King, downstairs in The Parish Hall, on Monday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Christ the King Church on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m. For further information, please contact Gallaway & Crane Funeral Home at (908) 766-0250 or visit gcfuneralhome.com. Born in Jersey City, NJ on May 9, 1926, Jane was predeceased by her loving husband of nearly 59 years, Joseph M. Byrne. Jane and Joe raised their six children in Short Hills. Jane was a member of the St. Rose Ladies Auxiliary, and a past Board of Trustees member of the Oak Knoll School in Summit. She also became a Eucharistic minister at the Church of Christ the King in New Vernon, where she and her husband were parishioners for the last 15 years. Jane was a graduate of Rosemont College, in Rosemont, Pa. Her strong religious belief led her on a pilgrimage in 1990 to Medjugorje, Bosnia. It was a defining moment in her life. Jane was also an avid golfer who loved rounds of golf with her children and grandchildren at Baltusrol Golf Club, where she and her husband have been members since 1974. As a member of the Ladies 18 Holers, Jane developed lifelong friendships that she cherished to the end. Jane is survived by her brother, J. Robert Maguire of Shoreham, Vt. She was predeceased by her three other brothers, Jack, William, and Francis. She leaves behind her loving six children, Joseph M. Byrne, Liz Gett and her husband Bob, Jack Byrne, Virginia Marzonie and her husband Doug, Jerry Byrne, and Susie Sargent and her husband, Bob. Besides the love of her six children, who she was devoted to in every way, Jane also leaves behind her 16 grandchildren. Her grandchildren gave her such joy and happiness. If you were lucky enough to have met Jane Byrne, her compassion, spirit, sense of humor, and strong faith would have made an everlasting impact on your life, as it did with every person she touched. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the COPD Foundation, 2937 Southwest 27th Street, Suite 302, Miami, Fl. 33133. copdfoundation.org.