Edward Francis O’Reilly, 95, Hopewell, Pictou Co., passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 in the Palliative Care Unit of the Aberdeen Hospital with his wife at his side.
Born in New Glasgow on August 9, 1920, he was a son of the late Joseph B. O’Reilly and Lauretta (Creighan) O’Reilly.
Ed grew up in New Glasgow, where he received his education. An overseas veteran of W.W.II, Ed served in the Royal Canadian Army from 1942 - 1945 in Continental Europe. He was employed as a Supervisor at Maritime Steel until 1974 and Hawker Siddeley until his retirement in 1980. In retirement, he enjoyed his home, his vegetable garden, cross country skiing and cottage life.
Ed is lovingly remembered by his wife Mercedes (Druhan); brothers, Emmett O’Reilly (Bertha), Montreal; Pat O’Reilly, Kingston Ont.; brother-in-law Vernon Wilson, Hopewell and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by sisters, Stella Boudreau (Vincent), Josie MacLean (John), Eleanor O’Reilly and Myrtle Wilson.
Ed is resting at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville with visiting on Monday from 7-9 p.m. His funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday from The Church of The Holy Name, Westville with Father Peter MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Holy Name Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or a charity of one’s choice. www.eaglesfuneralhome.ca