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Captain Thomas (Tommy) O'Brien

Captain Thomas (Tommy) O'Brien

Passed on: March 15th, 2015

O'BRIEN
Captain Thomas (Tommy)
We are deeply saddened and heart broken to announce the tragic passing of Captain Thomas (Tommy) O'Brien on March. 15th, Age 50. The beloved husband of 27 years to his wife Dinah; a devoted and extremely proud father to Lee (Nicole) and Laura both of whom he adored. Predeceased by his grandmother who raised him, Mrs. Maggie O'Brien. The mutual respect and love that existed between them was easy for all to see and she is surely taking care of him now. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his mother Marge Carew, his brother Dion (Julie) who was always by his side; his three sisters: Darlene (Dave), Susan and Gail. His step-father, Don Carew. Always holding a special place in Tommy's heart were his uncles, aunt and cousins that he grew up with at his grandmother's home in Cape Broyle. Tommy always considered his uncles, Richie and Robbie, and his aunt, Marlie as siblings; his cousins Cheryl and Nancy, as nieces. His father-in-law and mother-in-law Alphonsus and Shirley Kavanagh, brother-in-law Clyde; sister-in-law Shawlene (Parminder) and a large circle of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. He will surely be missed in the hearts of his favourite little buddies - Kailem, Reid, Jason, Anna and Haley. And by his special niece Olivia. Captain O'Brien will also be missed greatly by his extended family at the Canadian Coast Guard. Captain Tom was a lover of the sea and had a long and respected career with over 30 years of service to his country, joining the Coast Guard in 1984. He was the youngest ever-appointed Captain with the Coast Guard achieving that status at the age of 28. A few of his many accomplishments in his career involved the recovery operation after the bombing of the Air India Flight 182 and the seizure of the Portuguese fishing vessel Santa Mafalda and arrest of it's master as a result of fishing within the 200 mile limit without authorization. His absence amongst his colleagues and employees will be felt for a long time. Cremation and a Celebration of Life have already taken place. A service with the Canadian Coast Guard will be scheduled for a later date.

 

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