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William O'Brien Obituary
He leaves his wife of 43 years, Patricia V. (Pratt) O'Brien; three daughters, Bonnie Lee Briggs of Worcester, Cheryl Ann Patnod and her husband Earl of Worcester, Christine Ann Millett and her husband John of Webster; a son, Richard J. O'Brien and his wife Corissa of Brooklyn, Ct.; his mother, Edna (Wyman) Rutherford of Millbury; two brothers, James O'Brien and his wife Maddy of Leicester and George Leveille and his wife Pam of Northbridge; a sister, Rose Gilbert and her husband David of Millbury; 11 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter; nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by a brother Walter O'Brien and a sister Carol Leveille.
Mr. O'Brien worked in the shipping dept. at Norton Co. in Worcester for 37 years, retiring in 2004. He served his country during the Vietnam War with the U.S. Army. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late William F. O'Brien, Sr.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 23 at 7 p.m. in the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. Calling hours will be held preceding the service on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. Burial will be at a later date at the convenience of the family in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Please omit flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, 01701.
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Memories and Condolences
for William O'Brien
Sandy Pepka
July 11, 2008
Patricia,
I just learnt of William's passing, and I am so very sorry for your loss. Please feel free to contact me if there is anything I can do for you. My deepest condolescenes.
Jeannine (Blais) Fitzgerald and Family
June 25, 2008
Auntie Patty, Bonnie,Cheryl, Christine, and Richard:
Please accept our sincerest sympathies on the loss of our very much adored Uncle Billy.
Not only did I have the pleasure of growing up with all of you, I was also fortunate in being able to talk with Billy at Norton Co. for the few years we worked there at the same time.
I will never forget him tapping on my window just to wave hello:)
He will be deeply missed.
Kandi & Joe LeBlanc
June 23, 2008
Mr & Mrs Gilbert,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He will be saddly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need.
Felicia O'Brien
June 22, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Christine O'Brien-Millett
June 22, 2008
From the O'Brien Family: We thank all of you so much for all of your expressions of condolences. We are a strong family and we will get through this together. Thank you all again!!!
stix
June 22, 2008
for my brother bill i will miss your laugh,jokes,and being the best fishing buddy one could have i will miss the awards we had at the end of the season we had so much fun doing that,my self i will miss you more than i can bear but i will be thinking of you every time i go fishing and the faimly picnics the faimly had on holidays.
Richard O'Brien
June 21, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
raymond worcester
June 21, 2008
i am sorry to hear of the passing of my cousin billy.
Meghan Cranney
June 20, 2008
Chris,
Greg and I extend our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
sam stowell
June 20, 2008
to aunt patty an bonnie cherly christine an richard i am so sorry for all the pain uncle billy was like my second dad to me ill miss him deeply. i rember him chasing me in the ladys room becuse i would not dance with him that did not stop him. he came an got me to dance. i love you uncle bill you are all in my prays.
Millie & Dave Leveillee
June 20, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
stephen remillard sr.
June 20, 2008
im very sorry for your loss he"ll be greatly missed bye all who new him may he rest in peace.
Caryn Ducharme
June 20, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Friends from LHS
June 20, 2008
To the entire O'Brien family,
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket,like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have,it's the memories of you that are the most precious.
Tina (Holiday)
June 20, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. He was always so kind to me. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Friends from LHS
June 20, 2008
Bonnie,
We were sad to hear the news about your father,and we've got you and all of your family in our prayers and thoughts.
Cindy Mckeon
June 20, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Missy Thompson
June 20, 2008
Chris,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
Walter Merriam
June 20, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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