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Wayne A. O’Brien

December 6, 2011 By Haskett Funeral Homes 28 Condolences

Wayne A. O’Brien

Suddenly, at home on Monday, December 5, 2011 of Centralia in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Hodgins) O’Brien. Dear step-father of Desta Rock. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ron O’Brien, Bill and Joyce O’Brien, Terry Robinson, Robin and Rick Marshall and Lori O’Brien. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Gerald and Theresa O’Brien and a brother-in-law Robert Robinson.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street (1 west of Main Street), Exeter on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a private family funeral service will be held on Friday, December 9th with Bob Heywood officiating. Cremation with interment St. Mary’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Brinsley.

Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.



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  1. laura hogg

    December 24, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    So sorry for your loss. I knew Wayne since I was thirteen, we used to live on the farm of Powes across on the Crediton Road. Miss his humor

  2. Larry Dumont (Frenchie)

    December 20, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    My deepest sympathy to Family, Parents, Friends, for the lost of a good man, yea just remember his jokes and his laughs, and he will be always close to everybody who knew him.

    Sorry ,
    Sincerely,
    Larry (Frenchie)

  3. Cathy Glavin and family

    December 12, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Dear Phyllis, Desta and the rest of the O’Brien family;

    We were so saddened to hear of Waynes death. There were many years that he helped us on the farm and he was always kind to all of us, especially Mike and was also a good friend to Dad.

    Our sympathy to you all, may he rest in peace.
    Sincerely,
    Cathy Glavin,Kristy Trisha Joe Mike and Dan Pavkeje

  4. Bob and Tracy Stire

    December 9, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Phyllis and family:
    Sorry to hear of the passing of Wayne, will miss him coming into the Post Office in Huron Park and talking to us girls there. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

  5. Pauline Passmore

    December 9, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Very sorry to hear of your loss.

  6. Gary and Louise Heywood

    December 9, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    sincere sympathy to all the O’ Brien family

  7. The Leo Boyle Family

    December 8, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    We want to send our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and and the O’ Brien family.

  8. Don and Joyce Masnica

    December 8, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    So glad we got to speak to you just 3 weeks ago. It had been a long time. Our sympathy to all.

  9. Milt & Barb Dietrich

    December 8, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Our sincere condolences to everyone – Phyllis, Desta and the O’Brien Family, on Wayne’s sudden passing. Milt and Wayne kicked around together in their much younger years and I’ve heard several tales of those days. May your memories of happy times together, be a comfort to you now and in the days ahead. Thinking of you all.

  10. Catharine McKenna

    December 8, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I’m sorry I can’t be with you and Desta to-day but I am having hospital tests done. I will be talking to you later Love Catharine

  11. Cathy THOMPSON

    December 7, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    I,m sorry to hear about Wayne,s Passing.He alway,s asked if I have a Boyfriend I say no never.

  12. chuck and phyllis collett nee jesney

    December 7, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    we are so sorry to hear of Waynes passing.bless the family that is left to morn the loss of a loved one. he will be greatly missed by a lot of peop;e

  13. Dwight Beierling

    December 7, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    I will miss you Wayne,by coming to your place to bring and pick up cattle, will miss you on tuesdays at Denfield because you did gave me a hard time but all in fun, I will never forget that monday,because Desta and I were the last people to see you and hold you in my arms
    My sympathy to Phyllis and family

  14. Judy Lamport

    December 7, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    My sympathy to Phyllis and the O’Brien family. I knew Wayne as a young man and farmer from Credition Teen Town to operating the farm where I grew up. May God keep him in his care.

  15. Helen Ryan

    December 7, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I was saddened to hear of Wayne’s sickness and now his passing . May friends, family and God be with you, Phyllis, in this your time of need. I well remember Wayne’s mischievious grin and his rib-tickling chuckle. He found humour where others wouldn’t look.
    May he rest in peace.

  16. Russ and Mary Brintnell

    December 7, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Phyllis Desta and OBrien Family— So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing as you have our deepest sympathy. Treasure the memories you shared to keep you going and your friends to help you out. Russ and Mary

  17. The Claussen Family

    December 7, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    We are very sad about Wayne’s passing. His comments and shared thoughts will be missed.
    The custom farming team will certainly miss his hospitality and the invites to the Malibu.

  18. Francine McGann

    December 7, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Desta and family, my deepest sympathy to you for your great loss. You are with me in my prayers.

  19. Carole Morrissey Prance

    December 7, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I was so saddened to hear about Wayne. He always had a compliment or something witty to say everytime I saw him. He will be greatly missed.

  20. Glenn & Grace Hodgins

    December 7, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Phyllis and Desta:
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I had many visits with Wayne at the coffee club will miss him greatly, plus doing some custom work for him.

    Glenn & Grace Hodgins

  21. Bob and Edith Hodgins

    December 7, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    We are thinking of you With Sympathy and the hope that time will bring comfort to you and Desta. Take care of each other.

  22. Jacquie Glavin

    December 6, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I was saddened to hear that Wayne was gone, we have know each other since we were kids and for so many years he was a friend to Ed. My condolences to you Phyllis your family and to all his brother and sisters. My God keep you in his loving care.

  23. Mel and Kathy Winger

    December 6, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Our sincere condolences to Phyllis and family. We will miss seeing Wayne driving by on his tractor or in his truck. When out for our walk, Wayne would tell us, those who walk together, stay together RIP WAYNE

  24. Mike, Kristen(Kippy Thompson), Shayne and Ryan Dow

    December 6, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Sorry for your loss, Wayne was a witty guy, he always had a comment for us and the boys when we would go for breakfast at the Malibu and we always got a chuckle. He will be greatly missed. Mike

  25. Mike and JoAnne Pickering

    December 6, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Phyllis and family we send our deepest sympathies to you all in the passing of Wayne. He had a laugh that everyone knew. Let your memories help you through this difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Mike JoAnne and Family

  26. Mike and Darlene Stewart

    December 6, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Our deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. Wayne will be greatly missed in the community. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.

    Mike, Darlene, Carly and Kaycee Stewart

  27. Kathie Glover

    December 6, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about Wayne’s passing, He was always a good man as far as i ever saw, always gave me a hard time but always made us laugh. He will be missed, just remember that laugh of his and he will never be far away. My deepest sympathy.

  28. Evelyn Steckle Vincent

    December 6, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Phyllis, Desta and the O’Brien family,
    Sincere sympathy in your sudden loss. Thinking of you at this time.

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