William "Peter" P O'Brien
February 28, 2018
Peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Peter passed away at St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, MB at the age of 78 years.
Beloved husband of 49 years to Linda O’Brien; brother to Ruth O’Brien, Lois O’Brien and Earl O’Brien (Joan) all of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Peter was predeceased by his sister Irene O’Brien, also of Sault Ste. Marie.
Peter was with The Salvation Army as a student and officer from 1962 to 1967, serving in Perth, Ontario, Terrebonne Heights, Quebec, and The Pas, Manitoba.
In May 1968 Peter and Linda became members of the Church of the Nazarene. Peter attended Canadian Nazarene College in Winnipeg, MB from 1970 to 1974 and graduated with a Bachelor of Theology degree. In 1975 he attended the Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO and graduated with a Master of Divinity degree in 1978. He was ordained in 1979. Peter pastored in Simcoe, ON and in Brandon, MB.
In 1991 Peter joined Weight Watchers in Winnipeg and was a Leader with them for 23 years. He enjoyed following football, baseball and hockey, and attended several major league baseball games over the years.
Peter’s Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 in New Hope Community Church of the Nazarene, 214 Henderson Highway, Winnipeg, MB at 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Siloam Mission, 300 Princess Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1M3.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com