It is with deep sadness
that we announce the passing of David Victor O'Reilly, age 65, of
Springhill, NS. Dave passed away at the Halifax Infirmary on Sunday,
April 11, 2021, while surrounded by his family.
Born in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late
Albert and Theresa (Turpin) O'Reilly.
Dave loved a job well done. His brothers and sisters felt he
was a gentle soul growing up, and joked that he was "the quiet
O'Reilly". His brother Robert commented that 'nary a soul on this
planet can speak ill of him'. A friendly man, he had countless
acquaintances, and if you were his friend, you were his TRUE friend.
He was a quiet and methodical man who was satisfied with his life and
relished in the simple things. He gained great satisfaction in his
carpentry endeavours and was surely and humbly proud of his
accomplishments. Well read, thoughtful and well spoken, he was
non-judgemental and was accepting of others as others accepted him and
enjoyed his company. He cherished a good smoke. Dave's words
of advice to his daughters..."It pays to live, see you learn
something new everyday; One thing you never really learn is how dumb
you really are." Dave was a comical character who never
squandered a day and may we forever be infected by his contagious,
humorous, and compassionate disposition regarding
life.
He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 26 years,
Cathy Ward, Springhill, his twin daughters Carrigan and Lauren;
mother-in-law Marilyn Ward, Springhill, NS; brothers Ed, St. Lawrence,
NL, Robert (Sophie), Toronto, ON, Leonard, Sidney, BC, and Michael
(Jackie), Calgary, AB; sisters Juanita (George) Barrett, Halifax, NS
and Colleen (Tony) Rogers, Chester, NS; sisters-in-law Frances Ward,
Springhill, NS; Linda (Steve) Ward, Springhill, NS and Amanda Ward,
Springhill, NS; nephews Justin, Jason, Perry, Jude, Timothy, Stephen,
Marc, Matthew, John, Robert, and Luke; nieces Sonya, Peggy, Lisa,
Mandie, Scottie, Manon and Mary; as well as numerous great nieces,
great nephews, and cousins. He had good friends Mary Dee MacPherson,
Kim Schashl, Tony Schashl, John Gabriel and Paul
Canning.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his
father-in-law Fred Ward; brother Albert; brothers-in-law Vince Ward,
Richard Ward and Danny Ward.
Very special thanks for the extraordinary efforts and
compassionate care to the CCU Nursing staff concerned with Dave's
care, as well as all of the Doctors, Nurses and Respiratory Therapists
who work in critical care. Your skills, knowledge,
commitment and care are truly incredible.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of
A H Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St.,
Springhill, NS (902-597-2361). Public Visitation will take place at
the funeral home on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 6 to 8 pm. Invitation
only Funeral Mass will take place at the St. John the Baptist Roman
Catholic Church, Springhill, NS on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 11 am,
Father Charles Offor officiating. Masks are required, and it is asked
that all follow Covid Regulations.
Donations in memory of Dave may be made to the Covenant
House, Toronto, ON, or the charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to Dave's
family by visiting his online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or
through the Brown's Funeral Home Facebook
Page.