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Dorothy O'Brien Obituary

Of West Roxbury and Scituate, Nov. 14, 2007. Beloved wife of the late William F. O'Brien. Loving mother of William F. Jr. and his wife Donna, Timothy F. and Alicia C., and Carol Ann. Grandmother of Kathryn M., Timothy F. Jr., Kathryn A. and the late William F. III. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Saturday, Nov. 17, at 10:30 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa's Church at 11:30 AM. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Franciscan Hospital for Children, 30 Warren St., Boston, MA 02135. For directions & guestbook gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2007.

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Nirmala and Ravishankar

November 17, 2007

Carol, We are deeply sorry to hear the loss of your mother Mrs. Dorothy M. O'Brien. During the past four years we had the benefit of her warm, gracious and genial personality on many an occasion. You were such good neighbors that our children, Tharu and Vaan felt absolutely no hesitation to go there for any need, and on each occasion they were helped with abundant kindness by Dorothy. In addition, Dorothy always asked after our children and was truly interested in their well-being and success. She was like their extended grandmother. We are going to miss this her very much. We share in your sorrow at this time of your loss.

Neighbors: Ravishankar, Nirmala, Vaan, Tharu, Janaki and Rajam

Mary Jane Flaherty

November 16, 2007

My mom and your mom were wonderful friends. Your mother was a lovely, kind and caring person. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you all.

The O'Brien Family

November 16, 2007

A Family of Dot's

November 16, 2007

Dot & Dot at the party

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Dot & Leah, Dot's 90th Bday party

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Dorothy, Danielle & Dot

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Carol, Dot, Dot & Leah Xmass 05

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Dot with Dot & Leah Xmass 05

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Leah & Bob Howe

November 16, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies with the loss of Dorothy. We've uploaded a few pictures of Dot from her party & Christmas.

Patricia Wright

November 15, 2007

My condolences on the loss of your Mother. My mother, Mary Collins and I worked with your Mom. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed.
I will keep you in my thoughts at this sad time.
Patricia Wright

Maria Ferreira-Burton

November 15, 2007

Our deepest sympathy.
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