Glen D. « Jessie » O’Brien
1954-2019
It is with sadness that we announce the
passing of Glen Derek « Jessie »
O’Brien, age 64, of River Hebert. Jessie
passed away, with loving family by his side, in the Cumberland
Regional Health Care Centre on Thursday, August 22,
2019.
Born in Lower Cove, NS, he was a son of
Shirley (O’Brien) Dwyer and the late Ronald Dwyer.
Jessie loved to hunt, fish, and spend
time in the outdoors. Though he battled with liver disease,
he pushed life to the fullest, making sure he passed having
experienced life and having no regrets.
In addition to his mother Shirley, he is
survived by his children Paul (Autumn) Arsenault, Amherst, William
O’Brien, Halifax, April Chapman, Amherst, and Marion Pipes, Amherst;
10 grandchildren; siblings Kelley (Kenny) Roberts, Joggins, Donna
Ryan, Maccan, Tanya Dwyer, Amherst, Michelle Brown, Amherst, Kevin St.
Peters, Amherst; special nephew Nathan O’Brien and special niece Tonya
Baker.
He was predeceased by his father, his
paternal grandparents Jack and Lillian (Collins) Dwyer, his maternal
grandparents Ernest and Gladys (Burbine) O’Brien, and his Uncle Frank
« Ping ».
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church
St., Amherst, NS from where visitation will take place on Monday from
11 am until 3 pm, followed by his graveside service in the St. Denis
Cemetery, Minudie, NS.
Those wishing to remember Jessie may
make a donation, in his memory, to the Cumberland Regional Health Care
Palliative Care, or charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Jessie’s online memorial at
www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral
Centre Facebook Page.
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1954-2019
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Glen D Jessie O’Brien..
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Décès pour la Ville: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia