Peter Fairbanks O’Byrne peacefully passed away Monday afternoon, December 28th 2020 in his family home after a battle with melanoma. Peter was called to heaven just three weeks after the loss of his beloved wife, Helena Elizabeth O’Byrne.
Peter O’Byrne was a much loved and brave son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Peter was born to Cecil and Pearl O’Byrne at Grey Nuns Hospital in Regina, Saskatchewan. He was a twin to Paul O’Byrne, with two elder brothers, Glenn O’Byrne and Brian O’Byrne.
Peter's primary education differed from his siblings in that he attended Campion College, a school run by Jesuit Priests. Following graduation in 1971, Peter worked for Hudson Bay Northern Stores as a clerk in Alberta’s northern communities of Atikameg and Fort Chipewyan. Peter then attended the University of Regina, the Kelsey Institute of Saskatchewan, and BCIT.
As an adult Peter rededicated his life to Jesus and was re-baptized. Peter & Helena built a family home on an acreage in Rosedale, B.C. They raised three children throughout a 42 year marriage. Peter was a part of the community and made life-long friendships through church and bible studies.
Peter enjoyed a long career with the City of Chilliwack, mainly in the Engineering Department. Over the years Peter developed many hobbies, in particular he enjoyed sailing and gardening. Peter provided for and protected his family.
Peter is predeceased by his Father & Mother, Cecil & Pearl O’Byrne, and his eldest brother, Glenn O’Byrne, and his wife Helena Elizabeth O’Byrne (Schmidt).
Peter is lovingly remembered by his brothers, Brian O’Byrne & Paul O’Byrne, his children and their families: Stefan Arthur O’Byrne, Ian Matthew O’Byrne (wife, Janessa Ruth O’Byrne (Lepp) and their sons William Richard O’Byrne, Edwin Peter O’Byrne), and his daughter, Shannon Elaine McDougall (O’Byrne) (husband, Matthew Marcel McDougall and their daughters, Kinley Helena McDougall and Carlyn Eva-Marie McDougall).
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