Arthur William O’Brien
1941-2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Art
O’Brien (OB) announces his peaceful passing at Hospice
Fredericton on Monday, September 2, 2019 at Hospice House Fredericton.
Art was born in Pictou, NS on February 12, 1941 to the late John and
Mary O’Brien.
Survived by his wife, Gisela; two sons, Arthur (Dorothy
Hanlon) and Andrew; his daughter, Kathleen Ryan (John); grandchildren,
Sarah Villon (Emilio), Catherine, Alix (Kyle Snow), Brianna Ryan (Karl
Rikardsen) and Cullen Ryan. He was looking forward to his great
grandson Villon to be born later this year. Also survived by his
sister, Colleen Anderson (Keith deceased), brothers and sisters in law
in Germany, as well as many nieces and nephews in Canada, the US and
Germany.
In addition to his parents, Art was predeceased by his
sister, Helen Haggart (Mike). He proudly served 26 years in the
Canadian Army, in the Black Watch and as a trucker in the service
corps.
Art was an avid fisherman and hunter, and was looking forward
to going moose hunting once his name was finally picked, after many
years of waiting. He enjoyed playing darts and shuffleboard and was a
proud member of the Oromocto Legion and Black Watch Association. He
was often found singing karaoke at Fairley’s in Oromocto on
Friday nights.
A big thank you to Dr. Sainz and her staff at Hospice House
for the wonderful care Art received while there. They gave great
comfort to Art and his family during this difficult
time.
Visitation will be held at Oromocto Funeral Home on September
5, 2019 from 4 – 7 pm. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 93
will hold a tribute service at 3:45pm, prior to visitation. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic
Church on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 11 am with Rev. Fr. Charles
Udeh as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Vincent de Paul
Catholic Cemetery with a reception after. For those who wish, memorial
donations may be made to Hospice House
Fredericton.
www.oromoctofh.com
1941-2019
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Arthur William O’Brien..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick