BORN

1925

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home & Cremation Ce

621 King Street West

Kitchener, Ontario

Ida O'Brien Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 15, 2013.

O'Brien, Ida Joseph
February 3, 1925 to February 14, 2013

Ida Joseph O'Brien (nee Foley) in her 89th year. Beloved mother to Carol Gabriel (Shadrack), Larry O'Brien (Collette), Pat O'Brien and Wayne O'Brien (Angie Lambert). Dearest sister to Rose, Cloe and Rita. Much loved grandma and great grandma to many.

Ida was pre-deceased by her husband Abby O'Brien, parents Thomas and Ida Foley and sisters Violet, Mary, Agnes, Sheila, Theresa and Josephine.

Friends and family may visit the Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, ON N2G 1C7 on Sunday February 17, 2013 from 6-8 pm. Funeral Mass Monday February 18, 2013 at 11 am. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 11 Traynor Ave., Kitchener, ON N2C 1W1. Reception following at 1 pm. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 50 at Belmont/Gage St., Kitchener, ON. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
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February 19, 2013

I was sorry to hear of Aunt Ida's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Madonna (Wakeham) Griffin
Placentia, NL

February 18, 2013

Pauline Oliver

Sorry to hear of the recent passing of Ida. I will keep her in my prayers.
Pauline Oliver

February 17, 2013

Ann Marie (Wakeham) Devereaux

Pat, Carol, Wayne, Larry & family: My sincere sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. Aunt Ida was a very special person. She will be sadly missed, especially by my Mom (her sister Rita) who will certainly miss their regular phone conversations.

May beautiful memories help ease your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

February 17, 2013

Mom you are already so very much missed by me i really don't know how i am going to get along without you. Mom you were my rock & the person i could talk to mostly about anything. I love you miss you & you we be forever in my heart where every i go XOXO

February 17, 2013

Carol, Pat, Larry, Wayne & family: Please accept my deepest condolences. I already miss the phone calls we had always ending in "LOVE YOU." She was always there for her family in need and particularly mine when my mom was sick. She stayed and helped her to the bitter end. She was my "Rock." She was indeed a strong, loving spiritual and at times hilarious woman. The good memories I will always treasure and keep dear.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time.


Bun & Cyril

February 16, 2013

Becky Hoy

I was fortunate to have met Ida eight months ago while in hospital. We had many good laughs even though we were both sick. She was a real genuine person and will be missed. My condolences to her family at this sad time.

February 16, 2013

Marj&Butch Brindley

Are thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are sorry for your loss
Marj and Butch Brindley and family

February 16, 2013

Are thoughts and prayers for your lose from Marj and Butch Brindley and family

February 16, 2013

peggy&warren O'brien

Although she's gone,her spirit will live on forever.She was a wonderful lady whom i admired very much.She made me feel very much a part of the O'brien family.We will miss her dearly and she will stay forever in our hearts.May God keep you in the palm of his hand until we meet again.

February 16, 2013

Kevin Gale

Ida touched so many peoples lives, she will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the O'Brien family. We are so sorry for your loss.

February 16, 2013

Gary,Karen, Cody & Dylan Hearn

Aunt Ida, you left us with such wonderful memories, they'll never be forgotten. Such a beautiful lady inside & out, not to mention a great cook too! Our thoughts, hugs & kisses to your family.

February 16, 2013

Linda (Squires) and Husband Neil McChesnie

We were so sad to hear of Ida's passing. She was a lovely and gentle person and always willing to listen. I know how much your family will miss her and all her friends both here and in NFLD.

I remeber the fun we had with Ida and Abby at all the parties at their place, Edna & Joe's, and my Mom & Dad's (Jean and Clarence Squires).

February 16, 2013

Gary Hearn & Family

Aunt Ida, you were such a beautiful lady inside and out and a great cook at that. Many wonderful memories you've blessed us with. Our prayers & thoughts are with you & your family.

February 15, 2013

Darlene Hearn

Aunt Ida I will dearly miss you. I now know that you are now up in Heaven with Uncle Abby smiling and Happy to be by his side.
Thank you so much for being apart of my life and always sharing your Wisdom and stories.. Give my Mom and Dad a great big hug and kiss.. Love you and never forgetting you. Love Dar

February 15, 2013

Michael Miller

Ida, we were fortunate to have met you. You were always pleasant and comforting to be around and were as tough as they come. I know you will be sadly missed by family and friends. May God Bless You. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

February 15, 2013

Donna Asselin

Nan life will never be the same without you,
You were always there for me, dont know what im going to do without you

February 15, 2013

Ashley O'Brien

We will miss you aunt ida, you will be forever in our families hearts. You were a strong woman and you will be deeply missed.

February 15, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jackie Laframboise.Hearn (Windsor)

February 15, 2013

Sandy Martin

We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Ida's passing, she was a wonderful lady. Our thoughts & prayers are with all her family at this very difficult time. "A brighter star will shine in the heavens..."

February 15, 2013

Mary Kaschak

Aunt Ida we will miss you, you were an awesome lady always there to help out everyone in need. We spent lots of summers together from Kitchener to London to Windsor and back. You had a wonderful way of putting together the BEST meals. You are now home with Uncle Ab, your parents and sisters and of course with my dad. Hugs and kisses Love Mary , Gary, Ryan and Adam Kaschak

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