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Peter O’Reilly passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022, at the age of 96. He had a long and healthy life.
Peter was born in County Fermanagh, Ireland on January 8, 1926, to Patrick and Mary O’Reilly. He was the youngest of four children. Peter had fond memories of growing up on the family farm. At a country dance, he met Elizabeth McGovern and they fell in love and were soon married. They started a family right away. Being a carpenter Peter built a new house for the family in the town of Ballyconnell, County Cavan. At the time Canada was advertising work opportunities and Peter decided they should immigrate to Canada. The decision to leave Ireland was a major one as it meant possibly never seeing his or his wife’s families again. Peter went ahead of the family to set things up before they arrived. He boarded a ship to Halifax (Pier 21) and then a train to Calgary. The family sailed in May 1957 to Quebec City and then a train to Calgary. It was wonderful running to our father’s arms, at the train station behind the Palliser hotel. Our father was always a hard worker and would fix up every house we lived in so we could move to a better house. He always taught us the value of hard work even though we may not have been that eager to learn.
Peter is lovingly remembered by his wife of 73 years Elizabeth (Lily) and their five children and their families; Tony (Laura), Michael (Carolyn), Anne, Peter, and Dan (Dana). He is also remembered by eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews in Ireland and the USA.
Our family loves him and misses him dearly.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no one can steal”
We would like to acknowledge and thank the staff at Bowview Manor for the kind care they provided our father.
A private family Funeral Mass will be held in the near future.
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Peter O’Reilly January 8 1926 December 9 2022 96 Years Old and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Death notice for the town of: Calgary, Province: Alberta