O’Riley, Donald Wilfred, 81, Lower Onslow, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in Debert Court, Debert. Born in Mattawa, Ontario, he was a son of the late Brant and Sybil (Kenney) O’Riley. Don served in the Military for 33 years and in Public Service for 9 years and retired to Nova Scotia. Don was a very caring person to all that knew him. He loved sports, fishing, hunting and his .05 beer.
Loving husband of 58 years to Violet (nee MacIsaac) O’Riley; devoted father to son James of Medicine Hatt, Alberta; daughter Sandra Walker of White Court, Alberta; grandchildren, Shiloh, Kathaleananna; great-grandchildren, Trayce, Shaelyne, Payton, Kayze, Jayda; brothers David (Margaret) of Halifax; sister Wendy O’Riley of Dutton, Ontario.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Robert, John, Stuart, Brian; sisters, Eleanor, Audrey.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home 55 Young Street Truro. No visitation by family request. A family funeral service will take place at a later date.
Donations in memory may be made to Debert Court Recreational Department. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Don’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com