Gerald "Gerry" O'Brien's obituary , Passed away on May 24, 2026 in Chatham, Ontario

Gerald "Gerry" O'Brien

May 24, 2026

Chatham, Ontario

Gerald "Gerry" O'Brien's obituary , Passed away on May 24, 2026 in Chatham, Ontario

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Alexander & Houle Funeral Home Chatham

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Gerald O'Brien Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald O'Brien (Chatham, Ontario), who passed away on May 24, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald O'Brien to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Morgan O'Brien and Esther O'Brien; his siblings, Teresa, Mary, Wilfred, Edward and Noreen; his children, Anne Marie and Patrick; and his granddaughter Anna Maria.

He is survived by: his wife Helen (Costello); and his children, Maureen Heath (Michael), Tom (Sheila), Colleen Griffioen (Henry) and Jim (Anita). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Alexander & Houle Funeral Home (245 Wellington St W, Chatham, ON N7M1H7). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 29th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church (145 Victoria Ave, Chatham, ON N7L3A7).

In lieu of flowers the family would encourage that donations be made to a local charity in Gerry's name.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Alexander & Houle Funeral Home Chatham



Thu

May 28

Visitation

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
245 Wellington St W, Chatham, ON N7M1H7

Fri

May 29

Funeral Mass

10:00 AM

Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church
145 Victoria Ave, Chatham, ON N7L3A7

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