Valerie Ruth (Hart) O'Brien Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Valerie Ruth (Hart) O'Brien (Halifax, Nova Scotia), who passed away on November 7, 2020 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Valerie Ruth (Hart) O'Brien to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bruce Hart and Pauline Hart (McKay); her husband Dan; her sisters, Paula Mann (David) and Nancy; and her brother-in-law Donald MacKinnon.

She is survived by: her siblings, Donna Hart (Halifax) and Reg Hart (Miramichi); and her brother-in-law Ross O'Brien (Dartmouth). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Protocols for masks, social distancing, contact tracing will be observed.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Val's memory can be made to the Dan and Valerie O'Brien Bursary fund (St. Thomas University), the Atlantic School of Theology or NSCAD University scholarships and bursary funds, the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia (particularly its Artful Afternoon program), the Northwood Foundation (especially the Adult Day Program) or a charity of your choice.