DR. JAMES E. BYRNE, MOORE TOWNSHIP, PA.

Dr. James E. Byrne, age 65, of Moore Township, PA passed away suddenly Friday, September 19, 2008 at his home.He was born on November 27, 1942 in Bryn Mawr, PA., the son of the late Harry C. and Eleanor Young Byrne.Dr. Byrne, an Oral and Maxillo-Facial surgeon was a graduate of Bowdoin College in Maine and continued his education at North Western University Dental School, Chicago. He then completed his education at the University of Chicago Medical School where he attained his degrees in Oral Surgery and Medicine. Dr. Byrne was the Secretary of Moore Township Zoning Board of Appeals. He was past president of the Lehigh Valley Wood Turners. He was known as a maker of Windsor chairs, for his superb photography, skilled gardener and a talented and avid wood turner. He was also a generous teacher and true friend.He is survived by his loving companion, Judith Rodwin at home; his son, David Austin and his wife, Mary of Northampton, PA; his sister, Pamela Easly and her husband, Jack of Clarendon Hills, IL; a granddaughter, Samantha Austin; his nephew, Britton Goode, and several cousins.Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 24, at 11 a.m. at Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, NY. The Rev. Stephen Huston will officiate.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Ctr., 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215.Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note the family visit knight-auchmoody.com or 845-856-3312.