​Shaun O’Brien of Kincardine dies at the age of 51

Shaun Michael O'Brien died at his father's home in Kincardine, Oct. 11, 2024. He was 51.

He leaves behind his younger brother, Darren, and his wife, Patricia.

Also survived by his aunts and uncles, Colleen O’Brien, Kathleen and Bob Wilson, Barry O'Brien and Judie Teskey, and Patrick O'Brien, as well as his cousins, Dylan O'Brien and fiancée Summer LaForme, Scott and Natasha Wilson, Lynn Cabral and Laura Wilson.

Predeceased by his father, Michael Francis O’Brien; mother, Christin (nee Chappelle) Dickerson; grandparents, Everette and Agnes O’Brien; aunt, Leslie O'Brien; and cousin, Connor O'Brien.

Shaun's interests included life-long learning, teaching, travelling abroad, and martial arts.

He spent 17 years in Japan, where he taught English as a Second Language and studied martial arts. He was awarded a fifth-degree degree black belt.

Returning to Canada in 2019, Shaun became the primary caregiver for his father, Michael, until April 11, 2023, when Michael died peacefully at home.

Donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association, in Shaun’s memory, would be appreciated by his family.

As per Shaun's request, there will be no funeral service.

Cremation has taken place.

Portrait and memorial on-line at www.daveylinklaterfuneralhome.com.