Obituary of Doreen O'Leary

It is with great sadness that the family of Doreen Mary O’Leary announce her passing on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her residence only weeks following the passing of her husband of 63 years, Alban O’Leary. Born in Saint John on August 29, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Hazel (Dugay) O’Brien.

Doreen retired from Loblaws (formerly owned as Dominion Stores) as a bookkeeper where she was employed for 49 years.

Doreen will be lovingly remembered by her son, Edward; sisters, Judy Albert of Saint John and Marie Gionet of Kingston, ON; brothers, Francis O’Brien of Saint John and Patrick O’Brien of Trenton, ON; sisters-in-law, Sharon, Geraldine and Kay; as well as several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents and husband, Alban, Doreen was predeceased by her brother, Edward O’Brien, and brothers in law, Larry Albert and Gerald Gionet.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Joseph’s Church, 4347 Loch Lomond Road, Saint John. Due to the current health restrictions, the service will be by invitation only. For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed and can be viewed on Monday, February 8 at 11:00 AM by visiting Doreen’s obituary. Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.