Mary Beatrice (Bea) O’Brien
1934-2019
The death occurred peacefully at the Maplewood Manor,
Alberton, on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, of Mary Beatrice (Bea)
O’Brien, beloved wife of Jack O’Brien of Alberton.
Born in Fortune Cove, PEI, on March 4, 1934, she was the daughter of
the late Lemuel and Gertrude (Perry) Arsenault.
Mother to six children, including Judy (Pat) of Calgary, AB,
Michael (Veronica) of Regina, SK, Joe (Paula) of Edmonton, AB, Patrick
(Korina) of Nanaimo, BC, Lloyd (Sheri) of Nanaimo, BC and Maureen of
North Vancouver, BC, and grandmother to nine
grandchildren.
Jack and Bea raised their family in Montreal before moving to
Winnipeg, Moncton, and finally back to their beloved Island upon
retirement. Bea was an avid bridge player, attaining the rank of Life
Master. She also volunteered her time with the Alberton Museum and
local community organizations.
Survived by siblings Irma Garrett (late Lou), Amherst, NS,
Adrian Arsenault (Emily) of Alberton, PE, Gerald (Carolyn) Arsenault,
Alberton, PE and Trudy (John) Godden of Calgary, AB. She was
predeceased by siblings Vincent (late Roseina) and
Alban.
Very special thanks to the staff at the Maplewood Manor and
the Western Hospital for the outstanding care the past few
years.
Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home &
Chapel. No public funeral or visitation by personal request.
A private graveside service to be held at the Sacred Heart Cemetery,
Alberton, at a date and time to be determined.
As an expression of sympathy, memorials to the Western
Hospital or Alzheimer Society of PEI would be gratefully
appreciated.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Mary Beatrice Bea O’Brien 19342019..
Décès pour la Ville: Alberton, Province: I-P-E