Suddenly, at his residence, on Monday, August 10, 2009, Patrick William O’Brien, of Exeter, formerly of Hensall, passed away in his 70th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Margaret (Parsons) O’Brien (2002). Dear father of Timothy and Chris of London and John and Katherine of Hensall. Loved by his grandchildren Casey, Cassandra and Alison, Devin, Lauren and great-grandchildren Jenny and Lux. Dear brother of Jack O’Brien, Gwen and Pat O’Rourke, Barb and Jim Willis and Wayne Clausius. Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Lennis and Mary (Fairbairn) O’Brien, step-father Harvey Clausius, brother Douglas O’Brien and sisters-in-law Betty Anne O’Brien and Marjorie O’Brien.
The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, August 15, 2009 in the Hensall United Church at 11 a.m. with visiting 1 hour prior to service time. Rev Les Hills officiating. Interment Emmanuel United Cemetery, Zurich Ontario.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of one’s choice. Condolences forwarded through www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com
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Condolence From: Dave Frayne
Pat will be missed at Donut’s Now, he held court there in his corner and everyone listened. He has gone fishing now.
Condolence From: Tom and Carol Arthur
Our sincere sympathy is extended to all of you. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Tom and Carol Arthur
Condolence From: Judy Morrison
My deepest sympathy to the O’Brien family.
I have “wonderful memories” of Pat to hold onto…his refereeing at area hockey games and doing business with him & lovin’ “his chocolate dog” when I lived in Hensall.
I will remember Pat with a lot of joyful memories…
(he is our newest guardian angel)
thinking of you, Casey & Cassandra (and my sympathy to the rest of the family…hold onto those loving memories of Pat, because those good memories will help you through the rough spots of grief that may lie ahead)
Sincerely, Judy
Condolence From: chuck, phyllis collett and family crediton ont.
We are very sorry to hear of Pat,s passing. God bless the families that are left to mourn the loss of a loved one
Condolence From: Mike L. O\
My self, Evelyn, Sean (Robyn) Kathleen (Michael) wish for you all to know how deeply saddened we are to here of Pats death.Words alone are never enough especially for me as in some ways he was at times more a brother than an Uncle.There are pictures of him and I with skates on me being two he 11 and of course an Irish Setter.At this time I am remembering an uncle and a friend.Tim, John and family even though I can not be there my thoughts and prayers are with you I will be up in November least in spirit he and I will share the outdoor trail.Take care,share and keep your memories of the good times for that is the way to honour your Dad,my Uncle. Mike
Condolence From: Greg & Brenda Dayman
Tim, John & Families,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Got to know both your parents thru the bank when I worked there and also Greg enjoyed going to their store in Hensall when they ran it. They where both very nice people and I’m sure you have many great memories to treasure.
Sincerely Greg & Brenda
Condolence From: Larry, John and Teresa
To the O’Brien Family: It was with great sadness to hear of Pat’s passing as he and Mary bring back fond memories when thought of. Know that our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow, but Mary awaits him with open arms along with many other old friends and family. Larry and John Wight, Teresa Schoonderwoerd
Condolence From: Murray and Lori Armstrong
We are sorry that we can not be there with you for we are down in Elkart Indiana for holidays. Our deepest condolences to you all. John, Cousin Pat made all our good times at the hunt camp, what a good time we had, I use to see him periodacally at the coffee shop and for the last while I have not, I wondered if he had been not well…you are all in hearts and prayers
Murray and Lori
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My deepest condolences, Pat will be truly missed.