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Anne O'Brien Obituary

O'BRIEN, Anne (Chaisson) Of Norwood, Oct. 29, 2008. Loving wife of the late Frederick R. O'Brien. Devoted mother of Frederick O'Brien Jr. and his wife Dorothy of Marlborough, David O'Brien of Plainville. Dear sister of the late Joseph Chaisson and Mary Bradley. Cherished grandmother of Daniel O'Brien of Southborough, William O'Brien and Elizabeth O'Brien of Bourne, Derek O'Brien of CA. and the late Scott O'Brien. Also survived by 6 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St., (Rt. 1A) NORWOOD, Mon., Nov. 3 at 8 AM. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at the Funeral Home, Sun. Nov. 2, 3-6 PM. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Donations in memory of Anne may be made to the United States Fund for UNICEF, 125 Maiden Lane, N.Y., NY., 10038. For remembrances and condolences visit www.mem.com Gillooly Funeral Home Norwood, 781-762-0174

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 1, 2008.

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Anne's Norwood HS yearbook picture - 1969

Frederick O'Brien

November 5, 2008

Sandy,
I want to thank you for your very kind words on your experience with my mother so many years ago. She had not changed at all until 6 years ago when she started falling and breaking various bones, etc. But she remained mentally tough and inquisitive almost to the end. She enjoyed teaching and we have heard some wonderful stories about her days at Norwood High School that will keep reminding us of her great love of life. Thanks again from her sons, Fred and Dave.

Sandy Bandanza

October 31, 2008

Mrs. O'Brien was my all time favorite teacher. I remember her fondly. She had such determination. She handled everything with grace and humor. She made sure that the day didn't go by where you didn't learn something whether inside the classroom or out. I can still see her calling my name in the hall with that glint in her eye, knowing something was up, but realizing I'd be laughing as I left. My sincere condolences to her family.

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