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Wayne A. O’Brien

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On December 6, 2011 @ 3:25 PM In Exeter,Obituary | 28 Comments

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.



Wayne A. O’Brien

Condolences for the family of “Wayne A. O’Brien”

Condolence from Evelyn Steckle Vincent on December 6th, 2011 3:37 PM

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

Condolence from Kathie Glover on December 6th, 2011 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.

Condolence from Mike and Darlene Stewart on December 6th, 2011 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

Condolence from Mike and JoAnne Pickering on December 6th, 2011 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

Condolence from Mike, Kristen(Kippy Thompson), Shayne and Ryan Dow on December 6th, 2011 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

Condolence from Mel and Kathy Winger on December 6th, 2011 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

Condolence from Jacquie Glavin on December 6th, 2011 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.

Condolence from Bob and Edith Hodgins on December 7th, 2011 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.

Condolence from Glenn & Grace Hodgins on December 7th, 2011 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

Condolence from Carole Morrissey Prance on December 7th, 2011 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.

Condolence from Francine McGann on December 7th, 2011 1:34 PM

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

Condolence from The Claussen Family on December 7th, 2011 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.

Condolence from Russ and Mary Brintnell on December 7th, 2011 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

Condolence from Helen Ryan on December 7th, 2011 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.

Condolence from Judy Lamport on December 7th, 2011 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.

Condolence from Dwight Beierling on December 7th, 2011 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

Condolence from chuck and phyllis collett nee jesney on December 7th, 2011 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

Condolence from Cathy THOMPSON on December 7th, 2011 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.

Condolence from Catharine McKenna on December 8th, 2011 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

Condolence from Milt & Barb Dietrich on December 8th, 2011 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.

Condolence from Don and Joyce Masnica on December 8th, 2011 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.

Condolence from The Leo Boyle Family on December 8th, 2011 9:02 PM

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

Condolence from Gary and Louise Heywood on December 9th, 2011 8:20 AM

sincere sympathy to all the O’ Brien family

Condolence from Pauline Passmore on December 9th, 2011 10:15 AM

Very sorry to hear of your loss.

Condolence from Bob and Tracy Stire on December 9th, 2011 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.

Condolence from Cathy Glavin and family on December 12th, 2011 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

Condolence from Larry Dumont (Frenchie) on December 20th, 2011 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)

Condolence from laura hogg on December 24th, 2011 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

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