O’Brien, Kathleen G.-96, of Woodside passed away peacefully of old age at home with her son by her side on March 17, 2014. Born on Laybolt’s Island, Lower Ship Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Clara Laybolt. Kathleen is survived by her son, Mel Singh-O’Bryan; sister, Lola Wiebe; granddaughters, Wendy (John) Sanderson and Mimi O’Bryan; grandson, Chris (Margaret) O’Brien; great grandchildren, Stephanie and Ryan Sanderson, Leah and Jennifer O’Brien; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Lewis Almon; son, Dale O’Brien; sisters, Ivy, Evelyn, twins Thelma and Una; brothers, Donovan, Kenneth and Dermott. Visitation will take place on Thursday March 20, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9pm and the funeral service will be 10am Friday March 21, at A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland Street, Dartmouth. Interment to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Flowers are gratefully accepted or memorial donations to a charity of choice. To view or place an online message of condolence please visit www.mattatallfuneralhome.com