Obituary of Michael Edward O'Brien

O'BRIEN, Michael Edward (Ted) - Peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the St. Catharines General Hospital in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Josephine. Cherished father of Michael (Jackie), Mary Jo O'Brien (Billy Newlands), Edward (Laura), Patti (Curtis) Hodgson, Susan (Tino) Pingue, Jennifer O'Brien and Peter (Jackie). Loving Papa of 20 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Predeceased by his sons, Andrew and Terry. Ted was a marine engineer with Upper Lakes Shipping for over thirty years. He was a lifelong Hamilton Tiger Cats and Chicago Black Hawks Fan. Mr. O'Brien is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers will take place on Tuesday at 3:00p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at The Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Interment will take place in Elgin, Ontario on Saturday, August 20, 2011. Memorial donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.