Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Lillian O'Brien Obituary

Lillian P. O'Brien 1920 - 2008 NORTH ADAMS Lillian P. Trahan O'Brien, 88, of 22 Mohawk Forest Blvd. died Monday Sept. 29, at the Sweetbrook Health Care Center in Williamstown. She was born in North Adams, on Feb. 27, 1920, daughter of Francis and Florinda Roy Trahan-Rougeau. She attended the former Notre Dame Parochial School in North Adams. She was employed at the Apothecary Hall, Treet Cleaners and Richard Cut Rate. But for most of her life she was a devoted homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a former communicant of Notre Dame Church in North Adams where she was an active volunteer. Her husband William O'Brien died in January of 1969. She leaves two daughters, Barbara Reardon and her husband, Robert, of North Adams, and her caregiver, and Carol Cohen and her husband, Donald, of Edmond, Okla.; a daughter-in-law, Diane O'Brien of North Adams; six grandchildren, Michelle DeRose, a caregiver, and her husband, Larry;, Scott Lizotte and his partner, John Lombard; Susan Harmon, and her husband Scott; Leslie Grant and her husband, Mark; Lisa Rennell and her husband, Arron, and Kristie Henderson and her husband, Justin; eight great-grandchildren Alisa, Scott Jr., Nicholas, Dalton, Alex, Allyson, Molli Beth and Ashleigh; two great-great-grandchildren, Brianna and Elijah, and a cousin, James Dynes. She was predeceased by a son, William O'Brien, and by a brother, Francis Trahan. FUNERAL NOTICE: Services will take place Monday at 10:15 a.m. at the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, CENTRAL CHAPELS, 74 Marshall St., followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church. Burial will take place at a later date. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested for Alzheimer's Assoc of Western Massachusetts through the funeral home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Berkshire Eagle from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Lillian O'Brien

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Lillian O'Brien's name

Memorial Events
for Lillian O'Brien

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals-Central Chapel - North Adams

74 Marshall Street, North Adams, MA 01247

How to support Lillian's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Lillian O'Brien's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more