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Kevin O'BRIEN

2026 · Canterbury

Died 9 August 2026Posted 13 August 2026

At Rosewood Lifecare on Sunday, August 9, 2026, one day shy of his 87th birthday. Beloved husband of Felicity O'Brien, dear father, father-in-law and step-dad of Annette and Gerald, Bernie and Lynne, the late Kevin John, Elizabeth and Steve, Morgan and Rebecca, Rowan and Evie, Rachel and Kelvin, Josiah and Natalie, Nathan and Jeanie, and proud Grandad and Great-Grandad. Beloved member of the Ward family. Many thanks to the Rosewood staff for your wonderful care.

A private cremation has taken place. For memorial service details please email revfelicity67@gmail.com

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