Peter J. Byrda, a longtime resident of Oxford, Maine, died Sunday, January 23, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer at his mother’s home in Millis. He was the husband of the late Rossana (Marttioni) Byrda.
Born in Boston on May 25, 1949, he was a son of Rita V. (Kelly) Cady of Millis and the late Robert T. Cady.
Mr. Byrda worked as a flagman for a road construction company in Maine.
He was an avid fisherman and especially enjoyed ice fishing.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his siblings, Rosemarie Abel, Robert Cady, Carolann Pratt, Jeanmarie Smith and John Cady and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Byrda’s funeral services will be held privately at the request of his family.