WILLIAM THOMAS (BILL/LIAM) O'BRIEN

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WILLIAM THOMAS (BILL/LIAM) O'BRIEN Bill, the beloved husband of Ros, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2013. He is predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth, his son Steven, his brother Patrick, and sister-in-law Brenda. He is survived by three children from a former marriage: Kevin, Vincent (Beth), both of Edmonton and Bernadette (Ian Wall) of Winnipeg. He will also be missed by Ros' children Richard Baronins (Christine), Lynne (Steve Moldwon) and Cheryl (Rob Powell). He was dedicated to the eight grandchildren and will be mourned by Kathleen (Kevin Kelly), Matt Orr, Tony and Nick Wall, Caitlin Baronins, Alex Baronins (Rebekah), and Adam and Janessa O'Brien. He is also mourned by two sisters in Winnipeg, Cay (Ray Huckerby), Rita (Stuart Munn), as well as his brother Sean, sisters Maureen (Jim Beddows) and Rosaleen (Dave Garner) of Birmingham, England, and numerous nephews and nieces. Bill was born in Dublin, Ireland on May 17, 1937. He was educated in Ireland and came to Canada in 1957. He was very proud of his Canadian citizenship which he applied for and was granted as soon as he was eligible. After stints in banking and accounting he commenced his association management career in Toronto in 1964. He was particularly proud and pleased when he was voted an Honorary Life Member by the Boards of Directors of the Appraisal Institute of Canada and the Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba. He served the AIC for 20 years and the IBAM for 10 years. Bill was always interested and active in politics and shortly after his arrival in Winnipeg in 1969 was elected to the St. James-Assiniboia School Board. He valued and had great memories of the trips he and Ros made to LaFeria, Texas. An avid reader, not so proficient golfer and adequate card player he cherished the involvement he and Ros had for many years with the annual MS Bike Tour as both riders and then as volunteers. He and Ros also helped out with Meals on Wheels, with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba and HPCM (Hospice and Palliative Care Manitoba). He and Ros were enthusiastic dancers both square and rounds for many years. The family wishes to thank the staff on 4ABC at Actionmarguerite-Taché Centre for their excellent care. Cremation has taken place. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10 at St. Bernadette Parish, 820 Cottonwood Road. DESJARDINS 233-4949 1-888-233-4949 www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 07, 2013