Marilyn D. OBrien

OBRIEN Marilyn D. OBrien, 67, of Jacksonville passed away after a brief illness on August 27, 2011. She graduated from Avoca High School in Avoca, NY and attended Corning Community College for two years studying Secretarial Science. She was employed as a Secretary for Ingersoll Rand Company headquartered in Painted Post, NY. Marilyn and her husband Michael moved to Jacksonville from Corning, NY on their wedding day in 1970. She spent most of her career with the American Lung Association of Florida, first as an Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director and then Administrator of the Florida Thoracic Society (FTS), the associations medical arm. During her career she expanded the work and outreach of FTS by helping to grow their membership and increase attendance at FTS and American Lung Association medical workshops for pulmonary specialists, nurses, respiratory therapists and other health professionals. Following her retirement from the American Lung Association, she continued helping with FTS and American Lung Association conferences and events as a dedicated volunteer. Marilyn also enjoyed spending volunteer time at Holy Spirit Catholic Church where she was an active member for many years. Marilyn, born in Atlanta, GA, was one of three children of the late John and Dorothy Duquette. She is survived by her husband Michael of 41 years; son Michael (Lindsay); brother James (Patricia) of Avoca, NY; sister Ellen (TJ) of Portland, IN and loving nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home, 850 St. Johns Bluff Road N., Jacksonville FL 32225, from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11665 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225. Following the Mass, there will be an escorted procession to the Jacksonville National Cemetery on 4083 Lannie Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association of the Southeast, 6852 Belfort Oaks Place Jacksonville, FL 32216. Phone: (904) 743-2933. Condolences may be shared at www.hardage-giddenschapelhills.com. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com