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Christopher Barry "Chris" O'REILLY
1951 - 2019
Christopher Barry "Chris" O'REILLY
1951 - 2019
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BORN
1951
DIED
2019
Christopher O'REILLY Obituary
20 Entries
Vicki Burt
October 23, 2019
Dear Vicki and families. My sincere sympathy on the passing of Chris. He was very special and respected by so many. He fought the good fight. Stay strong and remember the fun times. Much love Vicki xx
Ray Lougheed
October 20, 2019
Vicki, we were shocked to hear of the passing of Chris, a truly gentle man.
The last time we met up with both of you in March in Launceston, Chris was battling from the fall and the Dialysis but he seemed confident of winning.
It is true to say"only the good die young".
Sorry we will not be at the funeral, but our condolences to you, Angela, Melinda and Christal.
Ray and Annette Lougheed.
October 20, 2019
Vicki, we were shocked to hear of the passing of Chris, a truly gentle person. The last time we saw you in Launceston in March he was battling from the fall and the Dialysis but seemed confident of winning.
It is very true of the saying "Only the good die young". Sorry we cannot be with you at the funeral.
Condolences to you, Angela, Melinda and Christal.
Ray and Annette Lougheed.
Alan Ryan
October 19, 2019
Vicki, we were devastated to hear the news today. . We had so much fun together on our trips overseas. Chris was truly a gentle giant and we were so lucky to meet you both on the Zuiderdam in '07. Our thoughts are with you, Angela, Melinda and Christal and families at this very sad time. Wish we could be there with you.
Alan and Glenda Ryan
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TasTAFE Automotive
October 19, 2019
Dear Vicki, Angela, Melinda, Christal and family, on behalf of TasTAFE and the Automotive Team, our sincere condolences. There will always be many fond memories of a truly respected and admired work colleague and teacher. He had such tremendous rapport with his heavy vehicle apprentices and WorldSkills competitors, always going above and beyond to help them achieve their goals. We are less without him but thankful for the time he had with us. Rest in peace Mate
October 18, 2019
Dear Vicki,Angela,Melinda,Christal and Family. Thinking of you all at
this time. A wonderful man, never forgotten. Our deepest sympathy. Chris and Bonney.
PETER Rowbottom
October 18, 2019
Fond memories of Chris from our early married years at Norwood, Always a friendly smile and great company. Sending our love to Vicki and your girls and all the family. Sorry will not be able to make his goodbye as still on mainland. Love Peter and Veronica Rowbottom
October 18, 2019
Dear Vicki, Angela, Melinda, Christal and extended family, our deepest sympathies for your loss. Chris was a true gentleman, mentor and friend. He welcomed people into the family and was generous with his time and advice. He was a role model and compass point for how to be a good man and wonderful father. His physical presence only matched by the kindness of his heart.
Chris 'Big Fella' O'Reilly will be sadly missed by many.
Ollie and the Coovre family
Jacqui Maclaine
October 17, 2019
Sincere condolences to Chris's family at this very sad time from WorldSkills Australia-Tasmania Region. Chris was such an enthusiastic and passionate supporter of WorldSkills, and a wonderful mentor to competitors. So many splendid memories of Waddamana training camps! We will miss him greatly.
Andrew Powell
October 17, 2019
Dear Vicki & Family ,
Our thoughts & love are with you all - Such a wonderful man - his smile & chats will be missed greatly, Thankyou for making us smile xx
Ps: The lemon slice will be better next time x
Love Andrew & Mardy Powell
Lou Richmond
October 17, 2019
Dearest Vicki and family,
Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
May he rest peacefully.
With love
Lou and Riley.
Anne Page
October 17, 2019
Dear Vicki Thinking of you and your family at this sad timeMemories of special times with Chris are yours to treasureCatch up soonRegards and hugsAnne Page
October 21, 2019
O'REILLY Chris Yesterday we said goodbye to my loved Brother. Respected Uncle to James, Amanda, Lauren and Emma and families. RIP Chris. Jane.
October 22, 2019
O'REILLY Chris Yesterday we said goodbye to my loved Brother. Respected Uncle to James, Amanda, Lauren and Emma and families. RIP Chris. Jane.
October 19, 2019
O'REILLY Chris Loved brother and brother-in-law of Gavin and Lynne O'Reilly. Loved and respected uncle of Jennifer, Michael, Phillip, Denise and their families. You will be greatly missed Chris.
October 18, 2019
O'REILLY Christopher Barry Favourite son-in-law of Nancy Burgess (dec.), treasured brother-in-law to Rob and Judy, loved uncle and great uncle of Meegan and Andrew, Katrina and Alex, Connor, Joseph and Manuela. A true gentleman who we will sadly miss.
October 18, 2019
O'REILLY Chris A best mate. You put up a brave fight and will be sadly missed. Our condolences to Vicki and family. Love Steve, Marg and family.
October 18, 2019
O'REILLY Chris Loved and respected brother and brother-in-law of Tim and Colleen, uncle of David, Kathryn, Adrian, Allison and families. Loving Memories.
October 18, 2019
O'REILLY Chris Loved son of the late Eric and Maisie, loved brother of Dallas, Gavin, Tim and Jane and families. Rest in peace.
October 18, 2019
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