Terry O’Brien

Surrounded by the beauty he loved and the people who meant the world to him, Terry Patrick O’Brien passed away suddenly on April 17, 2026, in Grand Cayman, in his 62nd year.

Terry was born April 28th,1964 in St. Thomas, ON to the late Robert and Donna (Nesbitt) O’Brien.  He is survived by his loving wife Theresa and his son Quinn O’Brien, his wife Cassandra and Terry’s first grandchild due August 2026.

Terry is also survived by his stepchildren Robert Shearon, Mike Shearon (Cindy), Nick Shearon (Jeanine), Rick Shearon (Trina Jensen), Allen Meharg. Fondly remembered by his step-grandchildren Carley, Austin, Greyson, Rose, Lily, Reed and Everett.

Terry is also survived and cherished by his siblings; Todd O’Brien (Lori) and Shelly Smith (Gordon Wolfe). Forever adored by his nieces and nephews; Lexi Reed (Greg), Delayna Smith (Tyler Eckert), Hudson Smith (Meghan Wild-Denys) and Bennett Smith (Emma Ducharme). He is also the nephew of Austin and Marilyn O’Brien and Joyce Nesbitt.

Terry is predeceased by his brother Timmy O’Brien, brother-in-law Chris Smith and many aunts and uncles from the O’Brien and Nesbitt families.

Terry was loved unconditionally and will be greatly missed by Theresa and Terry’s furbabies: Mia, Izzy, Oreo and Cheese.

Terry….. A “celebrity of his own right”. Terry had a bright smile and  infectious laughter.  His friendly personality made it easy for anyone he met to immediately feel at ease and you became a friend for life.  Terry’s sense of humour was one that many were in awe of and just appeared perfectly when it was needed the most. .  He was a compassionate man who lent a helping hand in the community with gardening, lawn cutting, shovelling snow and many other tasks that he never wanted recognition for.  He just loved helping and supporting those he cared for and loved.  Terry had an immense soft spot for animals.  He and Theresa shared this passion and have helped many animals in need.

Terry was the most amazing husband, dad, brother, uncle, friend, neighbour and co-worker who cared deeply about all the people in his life.

Please join our family for Terry’s Memorial Service on Saturday, June 20th, 2026 at Waterworks Park (Lily Pond Pavilion), 2 South Edgeware Road, St. Thomas, ON from 1-4pm with Words of Remembrance occurring at 1:30pm.  In honour of Terry, please wear your favourite sports team or Hawaiian shirt.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a Pet Rescue of your choice.  A donation jar will be present at the memorial service where the proceeds will be shared amongst several pet rescues that Terry and Theresa loved.

Theresa, Quinn, Cassandra and family would like to extend their extreme gratitude to Grand Cayman emergency and service providers, H.A Kebbel Funeral Home and to the outpouring compassion of family and friends during this challenging time.

Terry’s care is entrusted to H.A Kebbel Funeral Home, 119 Talbot St. E, Aylmer, ON.

“Terry’s passing leaves a heartache that no one can heal, his love leaves a memory that no one can steal”…….until we meet again.