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Douglas O'Brien Obituary

DOUGLAS P. O\'BRIEN Doug went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 20, 2010. Age 73, a resident of Riverside, CA since 1959. He was a machinist until his retirement in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Dolores, of 52 years and his two daughters and their families, Erin & Mike Chavez and Karen & Mike Hubbard; four grandchildren, Nick & Michelle Chavez, and Natasha & Joey Hubbard; great-grandson, Tyler Woodring. He was born and raised in Michigan. Preceded in death by son, John D. O\'Brien; parents, Daniel and Eunice O\'Brien; sister, Phyllis Tivy and brother-in-law, Stan Tivy. He was a wonderful Husband, Dad and Grandfather. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church since 1974. A private Family Ceremony will be held on Sunday. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made to Fellowship Baptist or charity of your choice.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Oct. 19, 2010.

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