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CLARE O'BRIEN Obituary

O'BRIEN, CLARE Passed away on March 13, 2019, surrounded by family after a short and brave battle with cancer. Clare will be sadly missed by her husband, Michael, daughter, Margaret, brother Aidan Lavery and sisters-in-law Mary-Jane, Marge (Robert Thomas) and Colleen (Bernard Smyth) as well as nieces and nephews. She was loved and predeceased by Barbara and Patrick Walker.

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Published by Toronto Star on Mar. 15, 2019.

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Wayne Johnston

March 21, 2019

Michael, we were so shocked and saddened to hear of Clare's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this tragic time.
- Wayne Johnston, Jane Thorpe

Les Borbas

March 17, 2019

Dear Michael and Maggie,

Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Clare. We taught together for about 15 years at Fr. Redmond. Throughout that time, she was a supportive and understanding - as well as scrupulously fair -- Department Head. She also generously encouraged me to start our English Writer's Craft course, even though this potentially took students away from her Literature class. May Clare rest in peace; may happy memories bring you some consolation. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Les Borbas

Michael Cartan

March 17, 2019

So sorry to hear of Clare's passing. I benefited greatly from her wisdom and insights as the English Head of Department for many years. I never saw her happier than when she talked about her summers in Ireland. Condolences to the family. Sincerely, Michael Cartan.

Rosa Di Prospero

March 17, 2019

Rest In Peace. So sorry to hear about the passing of Clare. Deepest condolences.

Ann McGuire

March 15, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Clare. We were at U of T together. Then we met again as English department heads at MSSB, now TCDSB. I always looked up to Clare because she had such deep insights and clear thinking. I always enjoyed working with her on different projects. Clare was so intelligent, kind, and sensitive. My condolences to Michael and Margaret.
Ann McGuire

Maureen Edgar

March 15, 2019

My condolences to Micheal and Margaret for this sudden and painful loss of Clare. She was a sensitive, intelligent and beautiful person.

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