Gerald « Jerry » Alexander O’Brien died
peacefully in Fredericton on January 25th, 2020
at the age of 92. He was born on December 17, 1927 in Chatham,
NB.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 64 years Rita
(Arsenault); his three children, Maureen (Punk) Daigle, Michael (Mona)
O’Brien and Patti (Donnie) Wilson; his seven grandchildren,
Wesley (Kelly), Mitchel, John (Annie), Kristina, Julie (Jordan),
Jamie, and Katie (Aaron); and nine great-grandchildren Brody, Alyssa,
Carson, Brennan, Maëlle, Kieran, Castiel, and
Savy.
Predeceased by his parents Gerald and Carrie, and his
brothers Ralph, Arthur and Blake and his sister Eileen.
He studied Mechanical Engineering UNB and proceeded to have a
long fulfilling career as a Professional Engineer. Jerry was
passionate about studying ancestry, making his own wine, riding his
bicycle, boating with his friend Captain Johnny Barberie, doting on
his grandchildren (who knew him as « Puppy »), and using his
wit to make his friends and family laugh.
A viewing is scheduled for 2:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, February
1st at Bishop’s Funeral
Home. A service is scheduled to follow shortly after. All are welcome
to attend and celebrate Jerry’s life. The family would like
to thank the staff at the Chalmer’s Hospital 4SW wing for
their care and compassion in his final days.
19272020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Gerald Jerry Alexander O’Brien 19272020..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick