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Terence O'BRIEN Obituary
O'BRIEN, Terence Christopher. Died approaching his 87th birthday, in the company of family on the 30th of December 2022. Loved son of Oliver James (Paddy) O'Brien, former NZ Chief Inspector of Air Accidents and Margaret (Peggy) O'Brien, accomplished concert pianist, and brother to Bridget Thomas and Jane O'Brien. Very dear husband of 60 years to Elizabeth O'Brien. Loving father and father-in-law to John O'Brien, Georgia O'Brien and Jonny Holden, Daniel O'Brien and Maty Nikkhou-O'Brien and Timothy O'Brien, and treasured granddad to Josephine Holden, Stephanie Holden, James O'Brien and Leo O'Brien. Dedicated to New Zealand, Terence served his country with distinction for over 40 years as a diplomat and as founding director of the Centre for Strategic Studies. A private funeral service will be held in accordance with Terence's wishes. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated (www.wfa.org.nz). Messages to the family can be posted care of Lychgate, 306 Willis St, Wellington. Many thanks to the staff at Wellington Hospital who cared for him.
Published by The New Zealand Herald from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2023.
Memories and Condolences
for Terence O'BRIEN
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Fr Gerard Burns
December 31, 2022
Condolences to the family and much appreciation for Terence's work. especially in the field of international diplomacy. We met a few times when I asked his thoughts on various matters of international relations for my work advising Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand and matters of peace and justice. I always admired his wisdom and advocacy for balanced and negotiated solutions.
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