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Ralph O'Brien Obituary
O'Brien III, 75
WESTBROOK -- Ralph William O'Brien III of Westbrook died at the Hospice of Southern Maine in Scarborough at 11:30p.m. on April 14th, 2011. Ralph was born in Portland on May 6, 1935 one of 16 children to Lucy O'Brien and Ralph W. O'Brien Jr.
After he attended Portland schools Ralph was an honorable member of the Air Force for 18 years and served in many places including Germany. While in the Air Force he was an accomplished Acrobatic Diver. After his Air Force career he worked for Maine Medical Center, Environmental Services for 35 years. He was also an active member of the Westbrook Fire Department manning his post for Engine #1 Call Company for 15 years.
He was an extremely active man enjoying such activities like dancing, playing cards with close family and friends, horticulture, coin collecting and metal prospecting and of course his many grandchildren. Ralph was an avid outdoorsman enjoying camping, fishing and simply being outdoors and in the woods. As a hobby he greatly enjoyed puzzles and bowling.
Ralph was predeceased by his beloved mother, father and 10 siblings. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia for whom he was married on Sept. 5, 1965, and a beloved father to his daughter Barbara Touchy and her husband Ronald of Texas, his daughter Lora Dixon and her husband Tony of Westbrook, his son Michael O'Brien and his wife Deanna of Saco, and his son Ralph W. O'Brien IV and his wife Lisa of Kennebunk. Also surviving are his siblings Marian Kent, Donna Ciriello, Bonnie Cabading, James 'Jimmie' O'Brien and Richard 'Dickie' O'Brien. He is also survived by several nephews, nieces; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
Services for Ralph will be held on Wednesday April 20th at 11:00 a.m. at the Woodlawn Cemetery on Stroudwater St. in Westbrook, Maine.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ralph's name, to the Hospice of Southern Maine for whom made his transition from this life a comfortable and tranquil personal journey. We as a family wish to personally thank the staff at the Hospice center for their compassionate and wonderful care they provided not only to him but to us the family.
Hospice of Southern Maine
180 U.S. Rte. 1, #1
Scarborough, ME 04074
Ralph William O'Brien III
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph O'Brien
April 20, 2011
Ralphs been missed by everyone he's ever touch at MMC, and the MGB halls have never been the same. We'll miss him even more knowing that he's gone. Pat my heartfelt sympathies go out to you and the rest of the family. You've raised a great family that I've worked with at one time or another and it's been a pleasure to have worked with you all. May God watch over the rest of you until you all join Ralph again.
Michael Swan
April 19, 2011
Pat and Children,
Sue and I are both very sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. We greatly appreciate how you both lived and dedicated your work lives to the people of our community at Maine Medical Center. It was an honor to work with you both at Maine Medical Center.
Mike and Sue Swan
STEVE COFFIN
April 18, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ralph W. O'Brien III - Air Force
Ralph O'Brien
April 18, 2011
Ralph O'Brien IV
April 18, 2011
Thanks to everyone that loved and took care of my father during his illness. He will be deeply missed by his family and close friends.
Rosemarie Ciriello
April 17, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss, My thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time.
Millie (Ross) McDonough
April 17, 2011
Pat and Family: So sorry about your loss. We all worked together at MMC some years ago and Pat, we were school mates in Westbrook even more years ago. Again my sincere sympathy on your loss.
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