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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Valdon O’ Marie O’Brien.
Valdon was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, and friend too many.
Sunrise: 7/8/1992
Sunset: 29/9/2024
Funeral: October 30th 2024 at 2pm
He has left to mourn his:
Parents: Clavia Benjamin and Valjean O’Brien
Grandmother: Petronille O’Brien
Children: D’Andre and Gabrian O’Brien
Girlfriend: Petra Isaac
Siblings: Ava Frampton-Shillingford, Bernadette Bazil, Heindel, Hannah,Valisha and Valjean Jr. O’Brien.
Nieces and Nephews: Lealia, Trinity, Calli, Kamron, Aiden, Zayne, Andrel, Malik, Dominic, Casim, Lenroy
Stepmother: Hermia O’Brien
Step Siblings: Francis and Crystal
Aunts: Philomena, Pernel, Petrona, Petula, Magdalene, Myrtle, Jane, Merl, Ena and Junie O’Brien, Ermine, Minora Sweeney, Nadia Benjamin and Ruth and Ruthin Bazil, Juney Cuffy, Gloria Carrier, Carillia Carlton, Veronica Abraham and Rosemond Green,
Uncles: Vernon, Vincent, Avon, Masjane and Francis O’Brien, Betrand and Boyd Benjamin, Eric, Desmond, Mac and Glenroy Gordon
Godmother: Acting Superintendent of Police Valda Powell
Numerous Cousins including Andra, Bernelle, Kervanie, Katie and Kayla Benjamin, Shaniel O’Garro, Myrna Royer, Kawanna Peltier, Derwan O’Brien, Louretta Bethelmie, Faith Matthew, Ken O’Brien, Lenroy O’Brien, Rochelle Alexander, Furne, Florence and Falkon Carrier, Prisca Drigo, Glen Gordon, JJ Gordon, Daniel and Denzel Gordon, Blair Green and more.
Adopted siblings: Deanna, Lisa Royer, Xena Isaac & Dondi Frampton.
Brother-in-law: Wylie Shillingford
Special Mention to Nurse Georgia Joseph and Corinthian
Close Friends and Family: Anna, Dion, Malisha, Suejata, Serrant, Eric, & Kevin. The Benjamin and O’Brien family, The Gordon and Dupuis family of Bense, Ettiene and Caprice family Nadine and JX Francis, Connie and Lorenzo ,Eugene Pascal. The community of Thibaud, Tan Tan, Portsmouth, Scottshead, Soufriere and Gallion. The Honorable Roland Royer, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, and Michael Severin. The management and staff of Green’s Wholesale, Colibri Ridge Hotel, Go Cargo Shipping and the Dominica Red Cross.
The funeral service will take place on October 30th, 2024 at the Portsmouth Roman Catholic Church, followed by burial at the Portsmouth Roman Catholic Cemetery.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Valdon O’ Marie O’Brien.
Valdon was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, and friend too many.
Sunrise: 7/8/1992
Sunset: 29/9/2024
Funeral: October 30th 2024 at 2pm
He has left to mourn his:
Parents: Clavia Benjamin and Valjean O’Brien
Grandmother: Petronille O’Brien
Children: D’Andre and Gabrian O’Brien
Girlfriend: Petra Isaac
Siblings: Ava Frampton-Shillingford, Bernadette Bazil, Heindel, Hannah,Valisha and Valjean Jr. O’Brien.
Nieces and Nephews: Lealia, Trinity, Calli, Kamron, Aiden, Zayne, Andrel, Malik, Dominic, Casim, Lenroy
Stepmother: Hermia O’Brien
Step Siblings: Francis and Crystal
Aunts: Philomena, Pernel, Petrona, Petula, Magdalene, Myrtle, Jane, Merl, Ena and Junie O’Brien, Ermine, Minora Sweeney, Nadia Benjamin and Ruth and Ruthin Bazil, Juney Cuffy, Gloria Carrier, Carillia Carlton, Veronica Abraham and Rosemond Green,
Uncles: Vernon, Vincent, Avon, Masjane and Francis O’Brien, Betrand and Boyd Benjamin, Eric, Desmond, Mac and Glenroy Gordon
Godmother: Acting Superintendent of Police Valda Powell
Numerous Cousins including Andra, Bernelle, Kervanie, Katie and Kayla Benjamin, Shaniel O’Garro, Myrna Royer, Kawanna Peltier, Derwan O’Brien, Louretta Bethelmie, Faith Matthew, Ken O’Brien, Lenroy O’Brien, Rochelle Alexander, Furne, Florence and Falkon Carrier, Prisca Drigo, Glen Gordon, JJ Gordon, Daniel and Denzel Gordon, Blair Green and more.
Adopted siblings: Deanna, Lisa Royer, Xena Isaac & Dondi Frampton.
Brother-in-law: Wylie Shillingford
Special Mention to Nurse Georgia Joseph and Corinthian
Close Friends and Family: Anna, Dion, Malisha, Suejata, Serrant, Eric, & Kevin. The Benjamin and O’Brien family, The Gordon and Dupuis family of Bense, Ettiene and Caprice family Nadine and JX Francis, Connie and Lorenzo ,Eugene Pascal. The community of Thibaud, Tan Tan, Portsmouth, Scottshead, Soufriere and Gallion. The Honorable Roland Royer, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, and Michael Severin. The management and staff of Green’s Wholesale, Colibri Ridge Hotel, Go Cargo Shipping and the Dominica Red Cross.
The funeral service will take place on October 30th, 2024 at the Portsmouth Roman Catholic Church, followed by burial at the Portsmouth Roman Catholic Cemetery.

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