Suddenly, at home on Monday, December 5, 2011 of Centralia in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Hodgins) O’Brien. Dear step-father of Desta Rock. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ron O’Brien, Bill and Joyce O’Brien, Terry Robinson, Robin and Rick Marshall and Lori O’Brien. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Gerald and Theresa O’Brien and a brother-in-law Robert Robinson.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street (1 west of Main Street), Exeter on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a private family funeral service will be held on Friday, December 9th with Bob Heywood officiating. Cremation with interment St. Mary’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Brinsley.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
laura hogg
So sorry for your loss. I knew Wayne since I was thirteen, we used to live on the farm of Powes across on the Crediton Road. Miss his humor
Larry Dumont (Frenchie)
My deepest sympathy to Family, Parents, Friends, for the lost of a good man, yea just remember his jokes and his laughs, and he will be always close to everybody who knew him.
Sorry ,
Sincerely,
Larry (Frenchie)
Cathy Glavin and family
Dear Phyllis, Desta and the rest of the O’Brien family;
We were so saddened to hear of Waynes death. There were many years that he helped us on the farm and he was always kind to all of us, especially Mike and was also a good friend to Dad.
Our sympathy to you all, may he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Cathy Glavin,Kristy Trisha Joe Mike and Dan Pavkeje
Bob and Tracy Stire
Phyllis and family:
Sorry to hear of the passing of Wayne, will miss him coming into the Post Office in Huron Park and talking to us girls there. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Pauline Passmore
Very sorry to hear of your loss.
Gary and Louise Heywood
sincere sympathy to all the O’ Brien family
The Leo Boyle Family
We want to send our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and and the O’ Brien family.
Don and Joyce Masnica
So glad we got to speak to you just 3 weeks ago. It had been a long time. Our sympathy to all.
Milt & Barb Dietrich
Our sincere condolences to everyone – Phyllis, Desta and the O’Brien Family, on Wayne’s sudden passing. Milt and Wayne kicked around together in their much younger years and I’ve heard several tales of those days. May your memories of happy times together, be a comfort to you now and in the days ahead. Thinking of you all.
Catharine McKenna
I’m sorry I can’t be with you and Desta to-day but I am having hospital tests done. I will be talking to you later Love Catharine
Cathy THOMPSON
I,m sorry to hear about Wayne,s Passing.He alway,s asked if I have a Boyfriend I say no never.
chuck and phyllis collett nee jesney
we are so sorry to hear of Waynes passing.bless the family that is left to morn the loss of a loved one. he will be greatly missed by a lot of peop;e
Dwight Beierling
I will miss you Wayne,by coming to your place to bring and pick up cattle, will miss you on tuesdays at Denfield because you did gave me a hard time but all in fun, I will never forget that monday,because Desta and I were the last people to see you and hold you in my arms
My sympathy to Phyllis and family
Judy Lamport
My sympathy to Phyllis and the O’Brien family. I knew Wayne as a young man and farmer from Credition Teen Town to operating the farm where I grew up. May God keep him in his care.
Helen Ryan
I was saddened to hear of Wayne’s sickness and now his passing . May friends, family and God be with you, Phyllis, in this your time of need. I well remember Wayne’s mischievious grin and his rib-tickling chuckle. He found humour where others wouldn’t look.
May he rest in peace.
Russ and Mary Brintnell
Phyllis Desta and OBrien Family— So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing as you have our deepest sympathy. Treasure the memories you shared to keep you going and your friends to help you out. Russ and Mary
The Claussen Family
We are very sad about Wayne’s passing. His comments and shared thoughts will be missed.
The custom farming team will certainly miss his hospitality and the invites to the Malibu.
Francine McGann
Desta and family, my deepest sympathy to you for your great loss. You are with me in my prayers.
Carole Morrissey Prance
I was so saddened to hear about Wayne. He always had a compliment or something witty to say everytime I saw him. He will be greatly missed.
Glenn & Grace Hodgins
Phyllis and Desta:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I had many visits with Wayne at the coffee club will miss him greatly, plus doing some custom work for him.
Glenn & Grace Hodgins
Bob and Edith Hodgins
We are thinking of you With Sympathy and the hope that time will bring comfort to you and Desta. Take care of each other.
Jacquie Glavin
I was saddened to hear that Wayne was gone, we have know each other since we were kids and for so many years he was a friend to Ed. My condolences to you Phyllis your family and to all his brother and sisters. My God keep you in his loving care.
Mel and Kathy Winger
Our sincere condolences to Phyllis and family. We will miss seeing Wayne driving by on his tractor or in his truck. When out for our walk, Wayne would tell us, those who walk together, stay together RIP WAYNE
Mike, Kristen(Kippy Thompson), Shayne and Ryan Dow
Sorry for your loss, Wayne was a witty guy, he always had a comment for us and the boys when we would go for breakfast at the Malibu and we always got a chuckle. He will be greatly missed. Mike
Mike and JoAnne Pickering
Phyllis and family we send our deepest sympathies to you all in the passing of Wayne. He had a laugh that everyone knew. Let your memories help you through this difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Mike JoAnne and Family
Mike and Darlene Stewart
Our deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. Wayne will be greatly missed in the community. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Mike, Darlene, Carly and Kaycee Stewart
Kathie Glover
I am so sorry to hear about Wayne’s passing, He was always a good man as far as i ever saw, always gave me a hard time but always made us laugh. He will be missed, just remember that laugh of his and he will never be far away. My deepest sympathy.
Evelyn Steckle Vincent
Phyllis, Desta and the O’Brien family,
Sincere sympathy in your sudden loss. Thinking of you at this time.