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Virginia O'Brien Obituary

Age 89, of Milton, formerly of Hyde Park, July 3. Beloved wife of the late John J. Devoted mother of Jane A. Kelley of Bridgewater, Joan M. McIntyre of Weymouth, Virginia C. O'Brien of North Falmouth, John J. O'Brien, Jr. of Lynn and the late Mary E. Shiel. Sister of Joseph L. of E. Bridgewater and the late David, Edmund, Donald & Paul T. Brooks. Also survived by 11 loving grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Grandmother of the late John J. O'Brien, III. Funeral Mass at St. Ann Church, Dorchester, Monday, at 12 Noon. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Mon. 9:30-11:30 AM, prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the Greater Boston Diabetes Society, 1980 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA 02132. www.alfreddthomas.com Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton(617) 696-4200

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 5 to Jul. 6, 2008.

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coleen burgess

July 8, 2008

To the whole O'Brien/ Kelley family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories help you through. We were lucky to have gotten to know Gram over the years; she was a wonderful woman and will certainly be missed.

Love,
Coleen, Jimmy, Maureen, Sheila, Cathie and Susan (Burgess)

Flaherty Family

July 8, 2008

May you find peace in your memories of your mom. We are truly sorry for your loss.

Stephen O'Brien and Family

July 7, 2008

Dear Dyanne, Patrick, Patrick Joseph, Emily, and Aidan, Darlin and the entire O'Brien family:

We are deeply sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers during this time of grief.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Stephen, Caroline, and Bailey O'Brien

Meg Brooks & Maria Lantry

July 6, 2008

Dear Ginny, Jane, Joan and Jack please accept our deepest
sympathies and prayers. I will always remember Aunt Virginia's quick dry wit.
Your mom was blessed to have such loving and devoted children.

Patrick Angelo O'Brien

July 6, 2008

Nana we miss you. I am going to read this to you on Monday.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

We know that you are at peace now.
Love,
Patrick Angelo

marney & Dan hagerty

July 5, 2008

Joan - you and family are in our thoughts and prayers during this
time of "mourning" -

Love, Marney & Dan

joan

July 5, 2008

love you mama, joan

joan

July 5, 2008

love you mama, joan

Eileen Mansfield

July 5, 2008

Dear Jane, Joan, Ginny and Jack, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I had been praying for her and for all of you during her last days. I'll see you soon, love Eileen M.

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