Terry O'Brien born in Whitewood, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully in Vancouver, BC on May 22, 2015 in his 80th year. Terry was predeceased by his parents Alice and David O'Brien. Beloved husband, adored father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and respected lawyer, he will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. Terry is survived by his loving and devoted wife Lynda-May, children Meghan Cressman (David), Aubin Constable (Miles), Justin, stepdaughter Brenda Rigney (Brendan); and grandchildren Nola, Tilda, Georgia, Miranda and Rowan. He was the dear brother of Michael (Gretchen) and David (Anne). Terry will be greatly missed by eleven nieces and nephews, fourteen great-nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends. Terry moved to Ft. Langley, BC at the age of 10 with his parents and two younger brothers where he grew up learning to hunt and fish, two of his many passions. After graduating from Langley High School he attended UBC and attained a BA and LLB. While at university Terry joined the Canadian Officers' Training Corp in 1952, received his commission as Second Lieutenant in 1954 and later held the rank of Captain in The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery. Terry accepted the position of Secretary to the High Commissioner, UNHCR and served in Geneva, Switzerland between 1961 and 1964. He returned to Vancouver to article and practice corporate law at Harper Grey LLP until his retirement in 1999. He was a Member of the Canadian Tax Foundation and a 50-year Member of the Law Society of BC. He was a passionate and rigorous supporter of the environment and wildlife habitat preservation in particular. Terry became a Founding Director of the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund of British Columbia in 1979 and served for over 15 years; was the Founding Director and Treasurer of the re-constituted BC Conservation Foundation and served in this position for over 30 years; was Honorary Solicitor, BC Wildlife Federation for 20 years and was an active Member of the Upland Bird Society for 15 years. A 63-year Member of the Conservative Party of Canada; 50-year Member of the Sir John A. Macdonald Society; 34-year Member of The Vancouver Club; 13-year Member of Pennask Lake Fishing and Game Club; a Member of Zeta Phi Fraternity; and former 20-year Member of the Sir Winston Churchill Society, Terry was also a Founding Member of the MG Jaguar Club and the "Pre-'56 MG Unclub". He loved his 1949 MG Tourer. Terry was awarded the Canada 125 Commemorative Medal and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his service to his country and the environment. Terry had a passion for travel, antiques, Room 15, family gatherings, a good political debate, war history, listening to Justin sing, hunting and fly fishing. However, when the first grandchild arrived everything else came second. He absolutely adored his 5 grandchildren and cancelled anything to be in their presence - whether it was teaching them to fly fish, "Sleepless in Seattle" weekends, trips to Ireland, South Africa, movie nights or just over to Vancouver Island, he was always there. He brought joy to our lives. He loved and was loved. He was a gentleman of distinction and integrity. The memory of his beautiful smile will warm our hearts forever. He is with God. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's Wesley United Church, 1012 Nelson Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Order of St. John Palliative Care Foundation, Suite 2200, Four Bental Centre, 1055 Dunsmuir Street, PO Box 49214, Vancouver, BC, V7X 1K8.