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O'Briain, (Sheila) Frances

1933-2023

Frances O’Briain, 90, of The Briarlea in Moncton, NB, passed away in the early hours on Friday December 8, 2023. Born in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, she was the daughter of late Simon and Ellen Mary (Kearney) O’Connell.

She grew up in a farming family with 8 siblings in rural County Kerry. She trained as a nurse in England and immigrated to Hamilton, Ontario in 1957. It was there where she met the love of her life, Niall O’Briain, who had immigrated the year before from Dublin. They initially moved to Moncton, NB and eventually settled Edmundston, NB where they raised their family. She worked as a nurse at the Hotel Dieu Hospital in Edmundston and the Victoria Order of Nurses. Frances and Niall were very active in the local community and church and enjoyed a wide network of friends. In their later years, Baker Lake was the centre of their lives and welcomed family and friends, building lifelong memories for all who shared time with them.

She will be sorely missed by her 4 children: Barra O’Briain, Deirdre (Ken) Kyle, Kieran O’Briain and Nora (Chris) Larocque and 14 grandchildren: Liam (Kayleigh) O’Briain, Declan O’Briain, Ceire Storey, Teaghan O’Briain, Sasha Larocque, Rourke O’Briain, Eibhlin Storey, Carolyn Larocque, Shaelyn O’Briain, Justin Larocque, Broghan O’Briain, Niall O’Briain, Maeve O’Briain and Caitlyn O’Briain and her siblings Helena (Eilo), Patrick, Pauline, and Colette.

She was predeceased by her husband, Niall Padraig O’Briain, her sisters: Josephine, Mary, Kathleen, and Theresa.

At her request there will be no visitation and a mass will be held on Monday June 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Cathedral Immaculate Conception, Edmundston. She will be laid to rest in the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Cemetery, Edmundston, NB with her husband.

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We offer our deepest sympathies for the loss of your dear mother. May our Lord Creator bless you all family and friend during the period of grief in the loss of a dear one. Frances Rest in Peace within the Kingdom of God.

Roger and Irène Michaud
Edmundston

Mes plus sincères sympathies Deirdre et la famille.

RIP Sheila

Ron Nadeau
Lac Baker NB (Edmundston

Sincere condolences to O’Brian families. Frances and Niall werre active and respected friends in our community.
They will be remembered by all.

Sending you love and sympathy,

The Corbin’s
Colette, Paul, Lyne, Anne & Jean

Colette Corbin & family
Edmundston, NB

My sincere condolences to the O'Briain clan.
Sort of the end of the Park Street Era. That was quite a time.
I trust Baker Lake is still the focal point of good memories and family reunions ... as it should be
Take Care all

JIm Brebner
Greenfield Park QC

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Melba Levesque
Lac Baker

Our deepest condolences to the family.

André Lang
Edmundston

My deepest condolences to the Obriains.

Rick Vaillancourt
Edmundston

Toutes nos pensées vers vous sont tournées pour vous apporter un peu de réconfort dans l'épreuve que vous vivez. Sachez que dans le deuil vous n'êtes pas seuls puisque vous pouvez compter sur notre sincère amitié.

Veuillez accepter nos plus sincères condoléances.

Anne Corbin et Johnny Oullette

Anne Corbin Ouellette
Moncton

Deirdre, Barra, Kieran, Nora, and to the O'Briain family, deepest sympathies for your loss.

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Valerie and Bob Akerley (neighbor across the street on Park St.)
Moncton NB

My deepest sympathy Kieran and your family.

Bert Levesque
Edmundston

So sorry Deirdre for your loss of your Mom. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers

Cathy Fisher
Moncton

Deepest condolences to the family!

Roland Beaulieu
Edmundston

I wish my deepest symathy to the whole family

Yvan R Nadeau
SAINT-JOSEPH-DE-MADAWASKA

We offer our deepest sympathies to all the family!

Jacques & Margaret Daigle
Village Lac Baker

Il n'y a pas de mots pour exprimer à quel point nous sommes affligés par la dure perte que vous vivez.

Nous espérons simplement que notre sympathie vous apportera un certain apaisement.

Gisele Albert Cormier
Edmundston N.B.

Dear Barra, Deirdre, Kieran, and Nora:

I offer you my deepest sympathies on the death of your mother. I remember her well when we were growing up as always being active and involved. I am sure that the happy memories of her will help you all through this difficult time. You are all is my prayers.

Joe Anawati

Joseph Anawati
Ottawa, ON

Barra, Deirdre, Kieran, and Nora, please accept my most sincere condolences to you all on the death of your mother. I share in your grief and you are all in my prayers.

Naguib Anawati

Naguib Anawati
Edmundston, NB

My deepest sympathies to you Kieran for your lost

Jacques Dumont
Edmundston

I want to offer my deepest condoleances to Kieran and family for the loss of your Mother. I Lost my mother a few years ago and I know the feeling in your heart at this time and I am certain her memory will be with you for the rest of your lives.

Pierre Moreau
St-Jacques, NB

What a beautiful tribute photo ! I was deeply touched thereby. I remember Niall from the days of my employment at Fraser Paper , and he is remembered with respect. I did not know Mrs. O' Briain, but the photo reveals a beautiful and elegant lady, and depicts a handsome couple . May the grief that you are presently experiencing be superceded and swallowed up by an abundance of fond memories and gratitude to God for having graced your lives with their presence. And may the love, joy, peace, warmth, and happiness, of which the tribute photo is so emblematic, comfort you all, and bring smiles to your hearts, both now, and in years to come. Please accept my sincere condolences.

JIM MICHAUD
MADAWASKA , MAINE

Deepest sympathies to Kieran, and the O?Briain Family.

Mona (Goodine) Doucet
St. Basile, N.B.

Nos pensées vous accompagnent dans cette épreuve.

Nos sincères condoléances à toute la famille.

Les Leger

Caroline Proulx and Richard Leger
Calgary

My deepest sympathies to the family.

Gerard Carrier
Edmundston NBMy deepest sympathies

My sincere condolences Deirdre and family !

Your Mom was always so sweet .

My thoughts and prayers are with and you families!

Rolande Thibodeau

Rolande Thibodeau
Dieppe

We know that you have been deeply moved by the loss of a loved one. During this trying time in your life, you are in our thoughts and in our hearts. Hoping that time will slowly erase the pain in your heart and unveil the memory of happy times.

Fernand & Jackie Moreau
Edmundston, N. B.

My sympathy to the family.
May God bless you all during these difficult moments.

Murielle Morin
St-Jacques

My condolences to Barra and the O’Briain family…

Bertille Gagné
Edmundston

Sharon Daigle
Lac Baker

To the family of the late Francis O":Briain. I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend, Frances. I will always remember the good times we had together in Edmundston. May her Memories be a Blessing to you all.

Sincere Sympathy,
Mona Vender

Mona Vender
Fredericton,

Sincere condolences to the entire family. Thoughts and prayers heading your way.
Rest in peace, Mrs. O'Briain. xo

Gertrude ''Gert'' Levesque Michaud
Edmundston

We were saddened by the news of Mrs. O’Briain’s passing. We have fond memories of her when we had the pleasure of teaching her children years ago in Edmundston. Our condolences to Barra, Deirdre, Kieran and Nora and your loves.

Gary and Margaret Thorne
Edmundston NB

A mother's love is infinite and all-encompassing. May you continue to feel her love every day.
My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Helene Levesque
Edmundston, NB

To all the O’Briain family, we offer our condolences and affection we have for both your parents. May our God give you added strengths in this time of morning for the loss of your dear mother France.

Roger and Irène Michaud
Edmundston

My sincere sympathies to the family. I knew the O'Briain's when I worked for Fraser Paper in Madawaska, When I became a priest, I was asssigned to St. Louis Church in Fort Kent and they would periodically attend Mass. They were always very kind. May she rest in peace.

Rev. Claude R. Gendreau
Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Our condolences to the family, your parents were both wonderful caring people.

Everett & Denise Deschenes
Saint-Joseph-de-Madawaska

Sympathie à toutes la famille

Guy Lajoie
Saint Jacques

Please accept my deepest condolences.