Barbara A. Byrne

August 10, 1942 - November 6, 2016

BYRNE, Barbara A. – 74, of Cape May, passed away on November 6, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, Barbara has lived in the Cape May area for the past 20 years after moving here from Springfield, PA. She was a dedicated and gifted educator who taught in Philadelphia and Allentown for many years. More recently, Barbara was the principal and supervisor for Our Lady Star of the Sea School, Cape May and Bishop McHugh School, Dennis Township; a position she held for over 15 years. Always a visionary, she constantly updated the curriculum and all modes of technology in her schools. She served on Diocesan committees and had the schools where she worked accredited for Middle States. Barbara always challenged her schools “to be the best.” She is predeceased by her parents, Robert Byrne and Madeline Byrne (nee Larsen); brother, John Byrne and her aunt, Nancy Byrne. Barbara is dearly missed by her loving family which includes her sister, Lynn Byrne; nephew, John Byrne; niece, Jennifer Hollabaugh; grand nieces, Christine, Jessica and Melissa; as well as her best friends, Jean, Mike and Carolyn. Barbara’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday (Nov. 10th) at 1:30pm in Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 525 Washington St., Cape May where there will be a viewing from 12:30pm to 1:20pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School, 2221 N. Rte 9, Cape May Ct. House, NJ 08210. - Although this website offers many options to send flowers, PLEASE observe the request of the family to send a memorial contribution instead to: Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School, 2221 N. Rte 9, Cape May Ct. House, NJ 08210.