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Terence O'BRIEN Obituary

O'BRIEN,
Terence James (Terry):
Passed away on Tuesday 24th of January 2023, peacefully with his loving family around him. Loved twin brother of Michael. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Denise. Dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Sean and Rachael O'Brien, Kelly and Deon van Zyl, Jodie and Craig Harrington. Loved and adored Granddad of Beth, Isaac and Lachlan O'Brien, Anneli and Conor van Zyl and Finlay Harrington. Dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Loved by the deaf community. Thank you to the hospice nurses and district nurses for the care and compassion they gave to Terry. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Terry at St Mary's Catholic Church, Ruahine Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 27th of January 2023 at 11am. A Rosary will be recited at the Church on Thursday 26th January 2023 at 7pm.

Published by Manawatu Standard on Jan. 26, 2023.

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for Terence O'BRIEN

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13 Entries

Peter Holden

January 31, 2023

To Denise and Family, shocked and saddened to read of Terry´s passing, we have had some great catch ups in recent times at the Freyberg pool while watching our respective grandchildren.
As a colleague of Terrys at Freyberg from the 1970´s through many decades, Terry and I worked closely together. Wishing I had known in time to attend Terry´s Mass and pay my heartfelt respect to him.
Christine joins me in sending our sincere condolences.
Peter & Christine Holden

Barbara & John Trollope

January 29, 2023

So sorry to hear of this very sad news. Our deepest sympathy and love at this time. Thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers. Love John & Barbara Trollope

Grace Ng

January 28, 2023

Mr Terry O'brien, im ur former student of Freyberg High School nine years ago and u were my teacher and mentor and principal at that time. Im from Singapore and you were the one who welcomed me into the deaf unit as a family when i first enrolled into FHS. U were a great and amazing teacher, you have taught me so much. Im greatly saddened by this sudden news. Although we have not been in touch all the while, I will always remember and cherish ur teaching. May God be with you in Heaven.

Bridie Harris

January 27, 2023

A true gentleman now at rest, Condolences to his family,

Janine mattock

January 27, 2023

RIP Terry we have a lot of memories when we were neighbours which we will never forget love the mattock family

Julianne Olsen

January 27, 2023

Denise and family, so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. Thinking of you all at this time. Prayers to help you through this special time. Julianne and Tim Olsen

Paul Elliott

January 26, 2023

It is with great sadness that I learnt of Terrys passing
My thoughts and prayers are with you Denise, Shaun, Jodi Kelly and all the family,

Paul Elliott

Geoff Clarke

January 26, 2023

Denise & Family
Saddened to hear of Terry's passing.You are in our thoughts at this sad time.
Barabara & Geoff Clarke
Geraldine

Veronica Turner

January 26, 2023

Terry my big brother you were the kindest most honest man, a true family man and such a strong faith that carried you through life, RIP John and I will miss you.

Henry and Marlene Wilton

January 26, 2023

To Denise and family.
So sorry to hear of Terry's passing. Have lots of fond memories from our rugby days with College Old Boys.
Thinking of you.
Henry and Marlene Wilton, Feilding.

Katie Barlow

January 26, 2023

My dear big brother littlest if our twinies. I am so blessed for our last meeting. You were a salt of the earth person. Such a great example of a human and christian. I will hold you in my heart forever until we meet again. Peace and love Shalom

Stew & Bev Murray (nee Stern)

January 26, 2023

O'Brien Family, it is with sadness to learn of Terry's passing. Terry was a great guy. His support of Golden Oldie Rugby for the Evergreens over the years was great. He was a great Teacher and Mentor, a lovely all-round guy to be with. Terry will be sadly missed by his Family and those who knew him. Much Aroha.

Pam McMillan

January 26, 2023

I worked with Terry in the deaf unit at Freyberg. A lovely gentle caring man to both the children and his staff.
To his family and close friends: i pray that God bless you, comfort you and lead you to peace and strength during this time of sadness.

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Memorial Events
for Terence O'BRIEN

Jan

26

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

St Mary's Catholic Church

Ruahine Street, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui

Jan

27

Requiem Mass

11:00 a.m.

St Mary's Catholic Church

Ruahine Street, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui

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