In Memory of
Laurentia
Theresa
O’Brien, Glace Bay
1927 – 2020
Obituary of Laurentia Theresa O’Brien, Glace Bay
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Laurentia Theresa O’Brien, age 92 on Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney.
Born and raised in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Annie (McQuarry) MacNeil.
Laurentia was a member of St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay. In her younger years she was employed at General Instruments as well as McKeigan’s Bakery. She enjoyed baking, cooking, bowling (Ladies Colliery League), playing cards and entertaining.
Laurentia loved her grandchildren and her many friends. She could brighten the lives of all who were in her presence. Over the past few years, Laurentia got to love and respect the residents and staff at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney.
Laurentia is survived by her daughter, Rose (Dan) Murrin, Glace Bay, two grandchildren, Dana (Marie), Danielle (Henry), four great grandchildren, Garrett, Keagan, Jordan, Danielle, one great great grandchild, Aria and nieces and nephews.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Laurentia was predeceased by her husband, Thomas O’Brien in 2017, two brothers, John Joe, Danny and five sisters, Eleanor, Evelyn, Mae, Julia and Josie.
A special thank you to the staff at Steelworkers Lane, Harbourstone Enhanced Care for the compassion shown to our family throughout the years.
Cremation has taken place. A funeral mass will be celebrated at a LATER DATE in St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay followed by interment in the parish cemetery.
If so desired, memorial donations in memory of Laurentia may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Association.
On line condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca
Funeral arrangements entrusted to: V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Cremation & Reception Center, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay.
1927 2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Laurentia
Theresa
O’Brien Glace Bay 1927 2020..
Décès pour la Ville: Glace-Bay, Province: Nova Scotia