It is with extreme sadness that the family of Keith William O'Brien, 72, of Springhill, announce his sudden passing on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Keith was a son of the late Lester and Mary (Lavers) O'Brien.

Keith had worked the majority of his life in the woods which is where he loved to be. He loved going for drives in the woods just to look around. He enjoyed playing washer toss and attending dances.

Keith is survived by his loving wife of fifty-one years, Wendy Calder O'Brien; children, Janet, Amherst, Rodney (Mildred), New Glasgow, and Annette (David), Springhill; grandchildren, Tyler, Kyle, Danielle, Brooklyn, Garret, Tyler, Nikki, and Craig; great grandchildren, Paisley, Keira and Sierra, as well as his brothers Ralph (Alice), Amherst and Gerald, Springhill, a sister, Audrey (Gerry) Parrsboro and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Keith was predeceased by his sister, Olive Quinn and infant brothers Leslie and Kitchner.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill (902-597-2361). Brief words of remembrance and a musical selection will lead a time of celebration for Keith on Saturday, September 7, 2019 beginning at 2 pm with a time of reception and gathering to follow in the funeral home until 4 pm. A graveside committal will follow in the Hillside Cemtery, Springhill.

Donations in memory of Keith may be made to the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Keith's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A.H. Brown Funeral Home Facebook Page.