Dennis John O'Brien

3rd February 1939 - 14th May 2023
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Thursday
Thursday 25 May 2023, 1:30PM

O'BRIEN, Dennis John (Silver fox), Peacefully at Calvary Hospital, Invercargill. On Sunday, 14th May 2023. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia. Loved father and father-in-law of Prentice and Claire (Invercargill). Cherished granddad of Tim, Harry, Ollie, Lydia, William, Christopher, and Philippa. A private burial has been held. Family warmly invite you to a memorial service for Dennis at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Thursday 25th May. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for the Southland Hospice. Tributes may be left on Dennis’ tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.

Messages

So sorry Prentice and your family, to read about Dennis passing... thinking of you
Kyra Hubber, Winton
Very sad to read about Dennis’s passing…generous and kind…..what a character. We were just talking about him yesterday while holidaying on the Gold. Coast.…….our sincere sympathy to Prentice and his family..
Jane and John Pearce, Invercargill
To my dear uncle Dennis,
I will miss you deeply , we joked together, and shared many , many moments in life. Your are now the Flying Fox.
My love is with you everyday, you knew ....
Give my love to everybody up there.
See you later.
All my love always your nieces Kerry, Mark, Matthew, Daniela and Bruno.
KERRY O'BRIEN, Gold Coast
My sincere condolences to Prentice and family at this sad time.
Dennis was such a character and will be greatly missed.
Thoughts are with his family and friends.
Amanda , Invercargill
I am so sorry to hear of Denis’s passing he was a great friend, business acquaintance ,teacher and comedian.
I spent many lovely times with your Dad and still get a laugh about the Silver Fox and the pāua buttons.NZ pearls.
His expos in Invercargill were legendary,and I will never forget his kindness ,his advice and his friendship were very very special.
I will miss my dear friend he was a unique person and will be terrible missed.
Brian Girdlestone, Wellington
The brightest stars shine to remind us that special people we lose are always with us. I shall miss our chats,love you always,your daughter kathryn,christopher and grand children thomas,chloe and amber and great grand children cayden,millie,imari and aara. Also robyn and peter. (Swansea,wales,uk)💖
Kathryn ann marshall, Swansea,wales uk
In the short time that i new Dennis he held the room when he was in it , with he storys and just the way he spoke . He will be sadly missed by a lot of people family and anyone who met him . A legend of life .
Phil sheaf, Gold Coast Australia
Prentice and Claire so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. The live stream today was very good. Dennis and I are distantly related with Dennis's ancestor Johanna and my ancestor Margaret were sisters. Your mother Trish used to share information when we were researching our O'Brien families. Blessings to you and your family.

Doreen Hudson, Timaru
I met Dennis for the first time in 1971. I was a new Philips rep and transferred to Auckland a year later. We hit it off from the start and remained firm mates. Lasr spoke to him about a year ago but only learndd of his death today after Googling as I had not heard from him. Sympathy to Prentice and family. Respect!
Merv Robertson, Waihi