Also known as "Dan"
18 November 1965 – 20 April 2025
Also known as "Dan"
18 November 1965 – 20 April 2025
O'Brien, Daniel Gregory -Dan-
On Sunday 20th April 2025, peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital. Aged 59 years.
Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle.
A special and cherished friend to all who knew him.
A service to celebrate Dan's life will be held at the Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 29th April 2025, at 1pm.
Dan's service will also be livestreamed here on his tribute page
All messages to Dan's family c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.
“May your final ride be easy, and the road stretch far and wide. May each bend feel like a gentle curve, 'til the horizon meets the sky. May the rush of the wind whisper in your ear, and the sun glint in your eye. May you ride along this road with grace, as the sun sets, and falls from the sky."
Funeral service held at The Lychway Chapel
Remembering all the lovely times when you were just a boy Daniel. All the hard case times and mischief you got up too with Carla and your mates. Kept me on my toes. It was awesome knowing you. Jan Carlas Mum.
The fantails have been visiting The fantails have been visiting some say it heralds death today was a day of memories emotions and thoughts called by. As we learned of your death It’s like the curtain of years fell away. The fantails have been visiting And I remembered the things I loved The way the world looked Through the eyes of Exuberant youth Endless possibility and dreams of hope set to achieve. The fantails have been visiting But time it stood still we were standing at Makuri and I know I saw you smile. The fantails have been visiting Memories unique to only you Surprised at the depth of sorrow now your gone. The fantails have been visiting Now I know why So thank you for the good things Thank you for our sons May you rest easy now and may you finally find peace.
Dan, the 7 years you were alive felt like 59. Even though you were the same age as my little brother you were like an uncle growing up. I can't remember a single time you were angry and not smiling. You taught me to not sweat the small stuff and enjoy the simple things in life. Even though you liked holdens I still love ya mate. Rest easy dan. Life won't be the same without ya
Thank you for being part of my life for the last 43 yrs Dan. My family loved you and we have had so many good times together, making memories. I couldn’t have thought of a better person to say we were “friends for life” about. Thank you for being there for me. Going to miss you bud. We will see you in our next life. Say hi to mum from us xx
Thanks for the fantails t Beautiful xx
Thanks for the laughs and good times. Love you❤️
Funeral service held at The Lychway Chapel

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