Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, in Kitchener on Saturday October 24, 2020, at the age of 95. Cherished mother of Michael and Naomi O’Brien, Garrick and Susan O’Brien, Nancy and Murray Woolner, Deborah and Ron Rausch, Suzanne and Tom Morton, Catherine and Stephen Abbs, Colleen and Ross Palmer, Timothy and Grethel O’Brien, and Tracey and Alan MacLeod. Dear grandma of Melanie, Amy, Jennifer, Robert, Rebecca, Mark, Jay, Jacqueline, Meaghan, Nikki, Michael, Rachel, Jeannie, Natalie, Jay, Sydney, Kathleen and a much-loved great grandma of 21. Aunt Jean was a favourite to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Arthur and Annie (Plante) Sreenan, and siblings Russell, Gerald, Cecelia, Theresa, Viola, Louise, Kenneth, Verna, Charles, Monica, Shirley, Patricia.
Jean was a strong woman of Catholic faith. Her relationship with God guided her through her journey and was the foundation of how she lived. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. As the heart and soul of her family, she has left behind an incredible legacy. She will be dearly missed by all, though we know the memory of her will live on.
A private family Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph ON, on Thursday, October 29th at 11 AM. Cremation to follow with interment at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, at a later date. Though the Funeral Mass is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the Mass live by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
The family would like to thank the wonderful, compassionate and dedicated staff at The Village of Winston Park Eby LTC for their care of our Mother.
In memory of Jean, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Sisters of the Precious Blood would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com.
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Donna (Christiansen) Hayman
My most sincere condolences to the O’Brien family on the loss of your mother/grandmother. I have many fond memories of her strong will and kind heart. Although she had a large family to provide for there was always room for another mouth to feed!
Diane Rau Ernteman
An amazing, strong and kind lady. Rest In Peace aunt Jean.
My condolences to the family, Diane
Cathy (Kuehner) & Steve Howlett
Our deepest condolence to the family. We hope the precious memories you carry in your heart will help you through this challenging time.
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
John and Donna Kerfoot
Dear Tracey & Al,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of grieving the loss of your mother.
Colleen&Gerry V
O`Brien Family,
So sorry to hear of Jean`s passing, she was a lovely Lady, Please accept our condolences and prayers
I`m one of Wilf O`Briens daughters Colleen, i was there in Kitchener to see Aunt Jean with Aunt Margaret
and will always cherish the visit we had.
Karen Dreher
Tracey,
On behalf of your team, know that we have been thinking about you and sending you thoughts of strength during this difficult time. Our sincerest sympathies,
K3
Karen Dreher
Tracey and Al,
Wayne and I are so sorry to hear this news. Hang onto those incredible memories you have and know love is always there even when we can’t see our loved ones.
Clare Martene
Dear Nancy & Murray . . .
Sincere condolences as you say good-bye to your beloved Mother & Mother-in-Law, Jean . . . treasure the wonderful memories and happy moments she has blessed each of you with, as these moments will bring a warm smile to your heart. Her legacy continues in you all . . .
Thinking of you,
Clare Martene
Dennis and Margie Schmidt
Debbie ,Ron and family and extended family’s,
With sad hearts we extend our deepest sympathy to all of you, she was an amazing person, and will remember a many good laugh with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lots of Love Dennis and Margie
Cathy Shepherd(Sreenan)
I was so very sorry to hear about Aunt jean passing You all have my deepest and loving smpythamy I loved her so much shes up there with her sisters and bothers playing cards which they all loved to do .She will surely be missed
Gerard & Mary Ducharme
Our condolences to the O’Brien family.
We remember Aunt Jean as a fun loving person.
She will be greatly missed.
Your Cousins
Gerard & Mary Ducharme
Dick & Barb
Dear O’Brien Cousins,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you as you grieve the loss of your beautiful mom, grandmother and great-grandmother. Such a pleasant and amazing lady. Will forever treasure our last visit with her at Nancy’s last summer. Rest In Peace Aunt Jean.
Love and prayers to all of you!
Tracy & John Van Gerwen
Suzanne, Tom and your family and the whole O’Brien family,
We are sending our sincere condolences to all of you.
Your Mom,/ grandmother/ great grandmother was a truly lovely lady, and the legacy of her love for her family is kept shining brightly with every memory you treasure.
She will continue to watch over all of you from her place in Heaven.
Sherri & Steve Harrison
Dear Cousins,
Our sincere sympathy to all of you as you grieve a great loss and celebrate the life of your wonderful Mom. May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Thinking of you all!
Sherri & Steve Harrison
Russ Kibbler
My thoughts are with your family at the loss of a great lady. Some of our best “boys weekends” with Mark at the cottage, were spent sitting around the table with Grandma sharing stories and laughs.
jessica rivers
Dear O’Brian’s and family,
Sincere condolences as you say good-bye to your loved one. I feel she must have been a vibrant part of your lives, based on her spirited children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren we have come to know. May peace and fond memories fill your mind as you gather to share in commemorating her life.
Blessings on your family at this time and always,
Love,
Ryan, Jess, Iah, Jace, and Ori
SHIRLEY MACLEOD
Tracey and Alan and family,
sending you all our Love and Strength at this time….we all know what a great life she had…just look around you at the families and be thankful you have them to lean on and help you carry on with the O’Brien traditions……big hugs
Shirley (Mom),Donna,Rick and Mary and families..
Jerry & Rose Vanbruaene
What great memories we have from time spent at the farm or when she had the cottage near Grand Bend. She and my mom spent countless hours playing cards with family and they sure knew how to laugh and have a good time! I am so grateful that I had a chance to see her last summer and have a visit! Thanks Aunt Jean for all the fun times!
Paulette M Green
Rest in peace, Aunt Jean. I’m so happy to have met you and many of the Sreenan clan at the cottage that summer. You will be missed by so many.
Love,
Paulette Green
Clara Patterson
Dear Aunt Jean Obrien’s Family
Please accept our thoughts and prayers during your time of loss. We will cherish our memories of all your family and the good times and fun we had over the years.
Cousins Sandra , Clara, Karen (Carroll).
Sandy Burrows( Brander)
Dear Tracey , Al and family
My deepest sympathies in the loss of your incredible mother, grandmother and great grandmother. There is no love like her unconditional love. May you find peace in your cherished memories and know that her legacy continues on in you all..
Sending hugs and thinking of you
Sandy Burrows
Michelle Broege
Tracey, My condolences to you in hearing of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts are with you and your family in this time of loss. May you have peace in knowing your Mom has gone to join her Lord, and in the many years of memories you have with her. Michelle
Judy Kennedy
My deepest sympathies to all the family on the passing of Jean. She was a very special lady and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May God wrap his arms of comfort around you and give you peace as you grieve your loss.
Hugs and prayers.
Judy
Brenda McDonald
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful Mother & our dear Aunt. Thinking of you & know how much she will be missed.
Love Ron & Brenda McDonald
Cindy Nelson
Tracey, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Thinking about you and your family during this difficult time.
Bev Grabe
Tracey, so sorry for your loss. I know how much your love for you mom was. Please take comfort in the memories and the teachings she has left you. No one can take them away. Hugs of strength. Bev Grabe
Kim Lichti
Dear Tracey and Family,
My sincere sympathies to all of you as you grieve a great loss and celebrate the wonderful life of your Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Sending hugs to you.
Annie Nagle
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved mom. She was a beautiful, strong , amazing lady. Heaven’s gate is wide open welcoming home when of His angels.
Our Love , Prayers & Deepest Sympathies 💜🙏💜
Annie & Jamie
Bill & Mary Anne Grenier
I enjoyed all the fun card games and many laughs we had while visiting Aunt Cis in Florida with my Mom. We will miss you dearly. Glad we had the opportunity to see you last summer. We will have a mass offered for your Mom by the Sisters of the Precious Blood. .
Love and Prayers
Bill & Mary Anne
Martha Mungar
So happy that Murray & Nancy purchased their cottage in our subdivision, as it gave us treasured time with visits with Aunt Jean. She was so precious. I will miss her. It also gave us the opportunity to meet with many of her children. that we hadn’t seen in a long time. Rest in peace aunt Jean as you join your brothers and sisters. What a party that will be.
Love & Prayers to all.
Martha & Ken
Keith Ruby
We are so sorry we can’t be there to offer our condolences in person. The borders are closed because of this pandemic. We are so happy that we got to see her at Nancy’s cottage last summer.
Our heart felt sorrow goes out to her family And our prayers for her safe journey to God.
Keith &Carolyn Ruby
Patsy and Mike
I’m so happy we got to see you in the summer you were so bright and sharp and had that same wonderful smile that all the Sreenan sisters had.I’ll bet you’re having fun now you will be missed by all