TERENCE
(TERRY) EDWARD O’REILLY
November 20, 1942 - December 11, 2024
The family of Terence Edward O’Reilly III,
sadly announce his passing on December 11,
2024. After suffering a stroke, he fought
a courageous battle and is now at peace.
Born on November 20, 1942, in Toronto he
lived to see his final birthday, his 82nd,
in London, Ontario.
Beloved husband of Marg for 55 years,
loving father of son Brent and daughter
Shauna (Jason), loving grandad to grandson
True. Predeceased by his daughter, Kari
(Dave). Dear brother to his only sibling,
his sister Wendy.
Terry grew up in various locations in
Ontario, born as a military son, most
memorably living in London and Toronto.
While living in Toronto he attended
business school and obtained his degree.
His true passion was always music and that
is where his career choices ended up
finding him strumming his guitar and
singing down the path of. Early in his
career, in the beginning years of touring,
he met and fell in love with his wife,
Marg, they married on April 19, 1969.
Together they raised their family in
Winnipeg where they remained until
retirement when they moved to London,
Ontario. Here they spent many years
together with their daughter, son-in-law
and grandson True whom Terry adored. Terry
had a wonderful presence and was known and
loved by many. He had a welcoming way to
him, a friendly, outspoken manner that
made you want to get to know him. He had a
robust laugh and was always looking to
make you laugh or smile. Most that met him
often left as a friend. Terry had a strong
faith and was raised Anglican, his belief
in God carried him throughout his
lifetime. He had a strong connection with
the church and was a devoted and involved
member serving on the church board. Terry
worked as a musician in some manner
throughout his career after starting his
most successful band Harvest and spending
time on the stage performing. He then
started working as a booking agent, and
together with friend and fellow musician
Doug they opened their booking agency
Showcase Productions. He later took a
position at the Winnipeg Convention Centre
as the Director of Promotions where he
finished out his career until retirement.
Terry was most well-known by all who knew
and loved him for his love of music. It is
what moved his heart; listening to it,
playing it, enjoying it right up until his
final days. To the many friends and fellow
musicians that he shared the stage with
and those he spent many musical moments
and times with, he would wish you to know
he cherished his memories of all of you.
We are sad you are no longer with us, but
find comfort that you are at peace now.
You will be remembered by many and missed
by us all. Knowing you are out on this
newest journey, in your often-parting
words …
Cheers to you, Dad.
I'll remember too
Your voice as soft as the
warm summer breeze
Your sweet laughter, mornings after
Ever after, I'll remember you
- Elvis
A memorial service will be held at The
Church of St Jude, 1537 Adelaide Street
North, London on Tuesday, December 17,
2024, at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers the family would have
you consider a donation in Terry’s honour
to The Kidney Foundation of Canada
(Manitoba Branch) or The Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Canada.
As
published in Winnipeg Free Press on
December 14, 2024
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