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William O'BRIEN Obituary
William Arthur (Bill):
On August 21, 2018, peacefully at the Marlborough Hospice surrounded by family, in his 78th year. Loved husband of Huia. A beloved son of the late Apikara and Hare Taua O'Brien. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Cindy and David, Kim and Stuart, Con, and Eddie. Beloved 'Poppa' of Tom and Paige; Alexandra and Madeline; Jayda and Maizy and great-'Poppa' of Manaia. Honorary Poppa of Christopher and Jocelyn, Liam and Alexander.
"Loved by Many"
At Bill's request a cremation has been held with a celebration of his life to be held at the Port Marlborough Pavillion, Waikawa, Picton, on Friday, August 24, at 1.30pm.
Memories and Condolences
for William O'BRIEN
16 Entries
August 24, 2018
Many happy memories of times past - sorry we're unable to be there to enjoy sharing with whanau, all that Bill meant to us. Our thoughts are with you all this afternoon.
Arohanui: Colleen & Peter
Cheryl Krans
August 24, 2018
Huia, sorry to hear that your beloved Bill has left you until you meet again in God's Kingdom. He was always a good friend to our parents and the rest of the family and he will be missed by all his past friends and congregation. Blessings and peace to you and your family.
August 23, 2018
To Huia and the Family. We are sorry for your loss.... Bill was a good man and a great man of God.
Our thoughts love and prayers are with you all.
Love the Manu Family x
Gabrielle Manser
August 23, 2018
Dear cousin Huia, have just heard today that your dear man has now relocated to glory! While we never met, Bill and I, knowing the woman you are and the heart you have I know he was a good and godly man. May our wonderful Lord and Saviour fill the spaces for you and your family. Rich blessings.
August 23, 2018
We have very happy memories of our times with Bill ("Sweet William") when the O'Briens were living in Palmerston North. We have followed their progress over the years, and thank God for what they accomplished pastoring in Picton.
Our prayers are with Huia and the family.
Love and Blessings,
Rodney and Jean Francis (Paraparaumu).
howard norton
August 23, 2018
Remembered by many workmates.
Nan Kahu, Nan Lovey Chadwick, Walsh
August 23, 2018
Arohanui kia koe Whaea Huia me ou Tamariki Whanau. We were honoured to be singing the Mori ODE beside Matua at the Picton cenotaph ANZAC morning. Even though the word koroheketia was replaced with Kaumtuatia Matua never changed he would say Koroheketia in acknowledgement to the 28th Mori Battalion (I believe). Noreira e te ope toa e rere ana marunga tou korowai ki o Mtua Tpuna me tu koe ki te taha o Ihu Karaiti te timatanga te mutunga, okioki.
E kore rtou e koroheketia penei ia ttou kua mahue nei, e kore hoki rtou e ngoikore, ahakoa
pehea inga ahuatanga o te w, i te hekenga atu o te r, tae noa ki te aranga mai i te ata ka maumahara tonu ttou kia koutou. Arohanui Te Rerenga o Te R Kapahakaxxxx
Nan Kahu Chadwick
August 23, 2018
Moe mai ra e te rangatira hoki wairua koe ki o maatua tupuna haere haere haere. Huri noa kia koe e te whaea me ou tamariki whnau kia kaha kia maia kia piki te ora i tenei ao hurihuri. arohanui Nanxx
August 22, 2018
Hi Aunty Huia the whanau from back home have only just found out the sad news about uncle Bill. May god bless and keep you and the family and give you the strength to get you all through this sad time.
Arohanui Wira and Lavinia Whanau from Mamaranui. Great memories of both you and uncle bill's visits back home. will treasure those memories
August 22, 2018
Thinking of you Huia and family lovely memories growing up in the Picton Elim church and Bill being a warm and caring pastor.Lots of love to you all xx
Louise O'Connor(Dilley)
August 22, 2018
To Huia and family we extend our sincere sympathy. We have lost a good friend in the passing of Bill.
Sue & Bruce King (Renwick)
August 22, 2018
Huia am sorry to see sad news re Bill, Always enjoyed being a soldier with him My sincere
condolences to you and whanau.
John Deazley
August 22, 2018
Hula,have just heard through the signals net. Sorry we can't be with you, may memories comfort you and bring you peace during this difficult time. What a wonderful guy and am glad to catch up when we did. A life well lived. Lots of love, Jan and Rowan.
Alan Dawson
August 22, 2018
Sorry to hear of Bills passing, served with him for many years in the NZ Army.Condolences to the family and whanau.May he now rest in peace.
Alan(Archie)Dawson
Papakura Auckland
August 22, 2018
Gr8 Mori Pastor, we have been Blessed by knowing Bill over the many years. Love & Blessings to the Family. John & Ngaire Booth.
Allyson Court
August 22, 2018
He mihi arohanunui ki te whnau pani.
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