Brian Arthur (Butch) O’Bree

Born on May 29, 1939 . Passed away on June 25, 2021 .

29.5.1939 – 25.6.2021

Passed away peacefully at Bendigo Base, surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband of Jan. Dearly loved father and father in law of Craig and Deb, Ashley and Mandi, Lis and Shane. Adored Pop of Gary and Shaun; Kasey and Daniel; Eli and Slade. Great Pop of Ella Grace, Parker and Bub to be?

Thank you for everything you gave to us all.

So dearly loved, so sadly missed.

Funeral Notice

Service held Friday July 2, 2021 - 1:30pm

A Funeral Prayer Service will be held for Brian Arthur O'Bree at St Mary's Catholic Church, Swan Hill on Friday July 2nd at 1.30pm. Following the service Brian will be laid to rest at the at Swan Hill Memorial Park, Lawn D section.

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  1. To Jan and Family
    Please accept our condolences on Brian’s passing – one of natures gentlemen and loved brother of the O’Bree clan.

    Peter and Lynne OHalloran - GeelongJune 27 2021 8:31 pm

  2. Dear Jan and family, we are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Brian, remember the wonderful times that you all have had with him over the years.
    Deepest sympathy to you, Barry and Elva Teague.

    Elva TeagueJune 27 2021 9:05 pm

  3. Farewell Brian,

    You were always a great neighbour and friend for many years. You will be sadly missed.

    Our love and condolences to Jan, Craig, Ash, Lisa and your extended families.

    Lynne and Anthony Turner

    Lynne TurnerJune 28 2021 12:49 pm

  4. Dear Jan and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Will be sadly missed by anyone who were lucky enough to know him.love from Rod and Glenys Perris and family

    Glenys PerrJune 28 2021 12:59 pm

  5. Dear Jan and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Will be sadly missed by anyone who were lucky enough to know him.love from Rod and Glenys Perris and family

    GlJune 28 2021 1:00 pm

  6. Dear Jan and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Will be sadly missed by anyone who were lucky enough to know him.love from Rod and Glenys Perris and family

    Glenys PerrisJune 28 2021 1:00 pm

  7. It is with great sadness we say farewell to a very much loved brother, brother in law and uncle of John (dec); Nola; Michael, Brendan, Peter, Deanne, Paul and their families.
    May He Rest In Peace

    Nola O’BreeJune 28 2021 1:27 pm

  8. Our sincere condolences to Jan, Craig & Ash & families.
    A former client and all round great bloke.
    Will be sorely missed.
    Geoff & Julie Hinton

    Geoff HintonJune 28 2021 2:59 pm

  9. Jan and Families, we share in your very sad loss. Brian’s friendship smile and chit chat will be missed forever.
    Frank and Margaret Ansell.

    Frank AnsellJune 28 2021 3:32 pm

  10. Our deepest sympathy to Jan, Craig & Deb, Ash & Mandi, Lisa & Shane & families. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Treasure your wonderful memories. Diane & Norman.

    Diane Hurry-CondelyJune 29 2021 8:49 am

  11. To Jan, Craig, Ash , Lisa , partners and families.
    So sorry and shocked to hear of your loss of Brian who was not only a champion bloke and good friend to us and to all who met him.
    We are thinking of you at this sad time. We will miss you Brian at our Club nights out for a feed and laugh together. RIP.
    Ken and Robyn FULFORD and family.

    Ken FulfordJune 29 2021 12:19 pm

  12. Thoughts and prayers sent to you all on the passing of Butch. A top bloke taken too soon. GO CATS

    Sue and Paul BuxtonJune 29 2021 6:36 pm

  13. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Butch will be remembered fondly by our family. We had great chats in the shop and everytime we met.

    Lyn sambellJune 30 2021 9:32 am

  14. Condolences to all the Families.
    Thinking of you all at this very sad time.????
    Linda Nelson Balranald.

    Linda NelsonJune 30 2021 10:13 am

  15. Shocked and saddened to here of the passing of Brian a great bloke gone too soon.
    Deepest sympathy to Jan,Craig,Lisa ,Ash and families.
    Daryl, Colleen O’Bree & family

    Daryl O'breeJune 30 2021 7:50 pm

  16. To Jan and family
    Our thoughts are will you on the passing of a true gentleman Brian

    Melva , Rob, Marie Masters

    Robert mastersJuly 1 2021 1:17 pm

  17. To Jan, Craig, Lisa, Ash and families, my deepest sympathy to you all.
    Brian was a true gentleman. I have great memories of catching-up with Brian and the team when picking-up chips and soil for the garden. We often had great chats and laughs. He was a great man, and a testament to a generation of honesty and kindness. My thoughts are with you all.
    Sincerely,
    Louise Dillon xo

    Louise DillonJuly 1 2021 3:11 pm

  18. Brian OBree . Always interesting and always interested. A man of true integrity. One who excelled at being himself . Condolences to the family .

    Roly SPONGJuly 1 2021 6:05 pm

  19. A true gentleman with a big heart & not a bad word to say. Jan & families, our hearts & thoughts are with you in this sad time.

    Steve & Jo DaceyJuly 1 2021 6:54 pm

  20. To jan and family Deepest sympathy on your from Tim Williams and Patricia charles.

    Tim WilliamsJuly 1 2021 9:23 pm

  21. Sorry to hear of the passing of Brian, condolence to the family. Melissa Gary Matt Ryan and Ben Sheridan.

    melissa sheridanJuly 2 2021 8:22 am

  22. Dearest Jan, Craig & Deb, Ash & Mandi, Lisa & Shane & families, our thoughts are wish you and our heart goes out to you. Such sad news and a great man.

    Tania Westcott & Geoff xx

    Tania Maree WestcottJuly 2 2021 1:22 pm

  23. Dear Jan, Craig, Ash , Lisa & families. Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Brian, thinking of you all at this sad time. Love Jo-Anne, Shane, Toby & Brady

    Jo-Anne MooreJuly 3 2021 2:12 am

  24. Dear Jan and family our deepest sympathy at this sad time Shirley and John Croft

    Shirley CroftJuly 4 2021 5:56 pm

  25. I loved my uncle Brian, such a great friend to animals, loved to share a scotch, listen to good music and share a story. Lots of good memories of a truly lovely bloke.
    Toni

    Toni RyanJuly 6 2021 3:44 pm

  26. To jan and family Deepest sympathy on your sad loss brain. Tim Williams and Patricia charles and Williams family aerodrome road.

    Tim WilliamsJuly 6 2021 7:54 pm

  27. So sorry to hear of your loss sending our condolences to Mrs O’Bree, Craig, Ash, Lisa and families
    Love Margy and Ken Taylor

    Margaret TaylorJuly 8 2021 7:31 pm

  28. To jan and family Deepest sympathy on your sad loss of brain. From Tim Williams and Williams family aerodrome road.

    Tim WilliamsJuly 11 2021 5:45 pm

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