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Jean Caroll Byrne, of Albuquerque, New Mexico died comfortably and peacefully with her family in her home of 30 years, Monday October 5, 2009. Born Genevieve Campagna, of Rochester, NY on December 7, 1934, to James and Mae Campagna, Jean was a talented and cultured artist, as well as businesswomen; she received a scholarship to Rochester Memorial Art Gallery to further her studies in Fine Arts. She went on to sell her oil paintings in galleries and art shows around the United States. She opened an arts and craft store, Hand Made USA with her husband Don, which featured hundreds of artists. She had a huge passion for golfing, enjoyed fishing, and loved to cook her Italian family recipes. She is survived by her children, Mark Byrne and wife Cheryl, Craig Byrne and wife Ethel, Karen Taylor and husband Terry, Donna Greenfield and husband Howard; daughter-in-law Tonya Kersting; grandchildren, Justin and wife Bianca, Michael, Chelsea and husband Taylor H, Taylor B, Amanda, Benjamin, Lauren, Jackson and Ryan; and great-grandson Porter. Jean was preceded in death by her grandson, Matthew. A viewing will be held In Jean's loving memory at French ~ Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE, Monday October 12, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd NE, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 11: 00 a.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Jean at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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