MARY HELEN O’BRIEN,

Mary Helen Esther O’Brien (Wilson) passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Kirkland Lake District Hospital after a long struggle of recovering from intestinal surgery. Helen’s parents Norman and Eleanor Wilson had six children:  Bernadette Thiebeault (Ernie), Marion Wilson (Percy), Cecil  Wilson (Doreen), Eleanor Jones (Jack),  Mary Helen Esther (aka Helen or OB or Grandma Chocolate) and is survived by her brother Wilford Wilson (Diane).   In 1956, Helen married Terrance Terry George O’Brien (deceased 1975) and had five wonderful children:   Peter  (deceased 2012);  Stanley (deceased 2009);  and is survived by Patrick O’Brien, Casey O’Connor (Tim; ) and Tracey Labbe (Pierre).Helen’s four grandchildren, Natalee O’Connor,  Amy O’Connor, Terry-Lynn Labbe and Cassandra O’Brien-Moreau were the light of her life and loved to spoil them any chance she could.Helen was known to love chocolate, roses (“but only red”), seafood, Pepsi, country music (“but not that new stuff they play now”),  going to Casino Rama with Tracey and sampling cookies and perogies whenever Tracey and Casey made them.  As she would say “Well….one out of each batch has to be tried to make sure they are done right”.Many may remember getting a wake-up call from Smitty’s taxi when she worked the midnight shift (“good morning, this is Smitty’s taxi with your wake up call”) or you may have said hello to her at the Don Lou as you paid your bill for lunch.She was unapologetically herself, which served as a great source of entertainment for anyone she crossed paths with.  It was also what made her so loveable.   She was a real spitfire and we would not have it any other way.   She loved those in her life deeply and was loved in equal measure.  She will be dearly missed.Thank you to all of the family members who have always been so supportive and to the doctors and nurses on the 4^th floor of the Kirkland Lake District Hospital who cared for her and laughed with her in the last six months.In keeping with Helen’s wishes, she will be cremated and placed together with Terry.   There will be a celebration of life for Helen in the spring of 2020.DONATIONS:
Kirkland & District Hospital Foundation
145 Government Road East
Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3P4ORCanadian Cancer Society
176 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 11
North Bay, ON P1A 2A8Please mail all cheques directly to the charity.Offer Condolence for the family of Mary Helen O’Brien

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17 messages received

So sorry for your loss. She was a very nice lady and a delight to talk to jase

jase, March 1, 2021

To the OBrien family, Paul the kids and I are so sorry for your loss but glad for your Mom that her struggle has passed.

Paul and Marjorie Harvey, March 1, 2021

Tracey,Casey,Patty and families we are so sorry for your loss.

Lynda & Ron, March 1, 2021

I am sorry for your loss. I always liked Helen.

Cathy Le Clerc, March 1, 2021

Our deepest condolences to all of Helens family.

Bill and Doris Uhrayn, March 1, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.

Brian Stratford and Cori Clement, March 1, 2021

RIP DEAR OB FROM PETER’S AND STANLEY’S VERY GOOD FRIEND OUT IN LARDER LAKE MY CONDOLENCES TO TRACEY AND FAMILY…

MARCEK J CHARBONNEAU, March 1, 2021

One of my favourite ladies. Enjoyed driving you over the years at both taxi companies

Kathy, March 1, 2021

My sincere condolences to all the family. I remember her very well and she was an amazing woman. She was good friends with my aunt Roberta as they both worked at Smitty’s Taxi. May you RIP Helen. You have earned your rest.

Melinda (Linda Lorenz) Brandon, March 1, 2021

Thinking of the the Family at this very sad and difficult time.Knew Helen years ago from the Don Lou…So sorry fo r your loss Patty….Rick and Judy

Rick and Judy Gervais, March 1, 2021

So sorry for your loss.may your memories of her help you through your pain.

Julia doyon (Dave krachuk sister), March 1, 2021

So very sorry to hear of her passing. I have had the pleasure of knowing Helen for many years and shared many a laugh with this kind and loving woman, Condolences to the whole family

Marlene Souriol c/o |Beaverhouse First Nation, March 1, 2021

So sorry for your loss!

FAYE ( DAGELMAN) Emms, March 1, 2021

Sending lots of love to all of you. Your Mom was a card, always entertaining. She will be missed.

Judy robichaud, March 1, 2021

To the O’Brien families, Helen was indeed a character, and she always brought a smile to my face. May you cherish the special memories of a very spirited and loving character. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Carlo and Sandy Dal Pai, March 1, 2021

So sorry for your loss i remember her when i was young and she lived over the strand theater.Condolences to all.

Debbie Belec Morrissette, March 1, 2021

So very sorry for your loss! I had been Helens hairstylist for many years in KirklandLake.She talk about her children and how they spoiled her all the time.She was a little doll

Tracey Crouse, March 1, 2021