Paul K. O'Brien

Paul K. O'Brien of Caro, age 92, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community, after an extended stay. Paul was born March 17, 1923 in Mayville, the son of the late Francis and Mary (Romain) O'Brien. On November 10, 1951, Paul was united in marriage with the former Sally Cockerill at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro. She preceded him in death on March 8, 1998. Paul attended Arthur Hill Trade School in Saginaw to become a millwright. He was employed by Eaton Foundry until his retirement, and also took care of the family farm. Paul loved spending time with his family and taking care of others. He was a life member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was also a sixty-two year member of the Caro Knights of Columbus Council #3224 and served on the color guard of the 4th Degree. In his early "retirement," he enjoyed playing golf with his wife and vacationing in Texas. Paul is survived by six children and their spouses, Micheal & Denise O'Brien of Ypsilanti, Bridget & Charles Smith of Caro, son-in-law, Robert TerBush of Caro, Thomas & Jacqueline O'Brien of Roscommon, SueAnn & Robert Hanes of Cass City, Jo & Brian Salgat of Lowell, Peter O'Brien of Caro; nineteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one brother and his wife, Ray & Harriet O'Brien of Mayville; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Cockerill of Caro; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Paul was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary TerBush; two grandchildren, Lauren O'Brien and Kyle Smith; and seven siblings. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart Campus in Caro with Rev. John Ladd officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Caro. The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Monday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in conjunction with the color guard of the 4th Degree. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Paul O'Brien Family Discretionary Fund, c/o of Bridget Smith, 205 West Sherman Street, Caro, Michigan 48723, to be distributed to his many community charities. Visitation Information Date: Monday, July 6, 2015 Time: 3:00 pm End Time: 8:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Monday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Service Information Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2015 Time: 11:00 am St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart Campus Address: 140 Atwood Street Caro, MI 48723 989-673-2346 | Map Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart Campus in Caro with Rev. John Ladd officiating.