Matthew Louis Byrnes of Rodney, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on December 31, 2017. He was born July 11, 1937 the son of Maurice and Agnes (Zimmerman) Byrnes. Matt was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked for Bloxsom Roofing, Wolverine World Wide, North American Drilling Company and was a self-employed builder of homes and pole barns. When talking about work, Matt would say he got "just tired, never retired". He is survived by the mother of his children, Dorothy; three daughters, Janet (Gary) Adams of Rodney, Susan (Robert) Hogg of Remus, Annette (Michael) Walters of Evart; two sons Mike (Becky) Byrnes of Mecosta, John (Karrie) Byrnes of Alaska; one sister, Maureen Debski of Comstock Park; two brothers, Denny (Louise) Brynes of Big Rapids, Ed (Judy) Byrnes of Rodney; grandchildren, TJay (Amy) Hebert, Justen (Amanda) Brown, Craig (Kelli) Elder, Mollie Hogg, Matthew Adams, Jennifer Walters, Jeremy & Angie Byrnes, Michael Freeman, Mitchell Byrnes; great-grandchildren, Madalynn, Allan & Maggie Brown, Keira & Carson Elder, Emma & Lucas Byrnes and Jase Hebert. Matt was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Jim Byrnes, a sister-in-law, Mae Byrnes and a brother-in-law, Norm Debski. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 9878 US10, Evart, MI 49631 with Father Joe Fix officiating. The family will greet friends at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 3rd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary being prayed at 8:00 p.m. and also on hour prior to Mass on Thursday. Matt will be laid to rest at the Martiny Township Cemetery in Rodney. Memorial contributions in Matts name may be made to either; Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center or Spectrum Hospice. Share a memory of condolence with the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, January 4, 2018 11:00 AM Sacred Heart Catholic Church 9878 US10 Evart,MI 49631