Passed peacefully away on November 11, 2017 at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital after a lengthy illness. Long-time employee of Parker and Monroe Ltd. Predeceased by his first wife Blanche (Greene) in 1989, parents Thomas and Alice (Connolly) O'Brien, brothers Richard, Cyril, Vincent, Thomas and Michael O'Brien, sisters Josephine Graham, Margaret Brown and Maria O'Brien. Leaving to mourn with loving memories wife Maureen (Powell), son George Jr. and wife Heather, grandchildren Kayleigh and Erin, son Sean and wife Susan, granddaughter Danika, sister Mary Gulliver and brother Joseph O'Brien and their families, stepchildren Suzanne (Derm) Layman, Jeannie (John Casey) St. Croix, Ron St. Croix, Bill St. Croix, Patrick (Louise) St. Croix, Kathy (Sonny) Pretty, John (Ellie) St. Croix, Michael (Nicole) St. Croix and seventeen step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Rita Samuelson, Kay Ivins, Alice (George) Ochoa and Mary (Ed) Hearn, brother-in-law Albert (Cavelle) Greene, much loved furry companion Sandi, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. George was a true gentleman and a man of many talents. From milking cows on his family farm on Topsail Road, designing many projects from the smallest of crafts to big houses, volunteering for numerous organizations such as Mount Pearl Seniors Independence Group, Meals on Wheels, along with being Chairman of the Arts Committee for the Papal visit in 1984 to name a few. George enjoyed attention to detail and was meticulous in his endeavours. He was active until his declining heath prevented him from doing what he loved. George was a Holy Cross Graduate and grew up on McKay Street where he and Maureen were childhood friends. In 2002, Maureen and George reconnected and married in 2004. "Poppy" George, as he was affectionally called, was well loved and always had a hug and a story for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Resting at Cauls Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Monday, November 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Tuesday, November 14 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place from St. Patrick's Church, Patrick Street on Wednesday, November 15th at 11:30 am with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Topsail Road. Flowers gratefully accepted, or donations may be made to The Gathering Place, 172 Military Road, St. John's, A1C 5P5 in the spirit of caring for others as George did so many times.

"Your life was a blessing,
Your memory a treasure,
You are loved beyond words,
And missed beyond measure."