Deidre J. Beirne of Alpharetta, Georgia and Congers, New York, daughter of Ruth and the late William Sullivan passed away of February 25, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones.

Deidre graduated from Marist College in 1993 and went on to become a teacher and realtor. She loved skiing, riding horses, photography, and reading a great book on the beach with a diet coke.

Throughout the illnesses of the last years of her life, Deidre fought, she tried, she never gave up until God called her home. It is that legacy of determination, strength, and love for her family and friends that will live on through her children.

Deidre is survived by her husband Mike her most profoundly cherished blessings, daughter Abigale, son Michael III, and youngest daughter Grace Ann.

A service celebrating Deidre's life will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas in Alpharetta Georgia on March 3, 2017 at 10:30 AM. A service will be held at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre, New York on March 11, 2017 at 9:00 AM followed by a burial at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury, New York.

*In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Atlanta Lab Rescue, PO Box 250206 Atlanta GA 30325 or TheDrakeHouse.org in Deidre's name.