The death occurred peacefully at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, of Ivan Robert O’Brien of Summerside, aged 69 years. Ivan was born on June 8, 1940, in Alma, P.E.I., to his parents, Regrata (nee Gallant) of Summerside and the late Jarvis O’Brien. Beloved husband of Donna Richards and loving father of Ricky of Summerside, Peter (Monica) of Summerside, Dennis (Linda) of Richmond and Darrell (Glenna) of Summerside. Also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Richard (Pam), Alyssia, Brittany, Chase, Riley, Isabelle and Maddie (Pepe’s Girl), his sister-in-law, Barb O\'Brien of Summerside, and several nieces and nephews. Survived by his brothers: Jack (Yvonne) of Piusville, Russell (Jane) of Summerside, Norbert (Judy) of Summerside, Garth (Faye) of Emerald and his sister Myrna (Al) MacPherson of Fredericton, N.B. Besides his father Jarvis, Ivan was predeceased by his brother, Francis O’Brien, and brother, Jarvis in infancy, daughter-in-law, Tracey O’Brien, nephew, Brent O’Brien and stepgranddaughter, Alysha Richards. Resting at East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Rd., Summerside, until Thursday, Oct. 29, then to St. Paul’s Church, Summerside, for funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment to take place in the church cemetery. Memorial donations in Ivan’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Palliative Care Unit of the Prince County Hospital would be greatly appreciated. Visiting hours on Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service of remembrance will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. by members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #5, Summerside. Online condolences can be sent to epfuneral@pei.aibn.com. Arrangements entrusted to the East Prince Funeral Home, Summerside.

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