Boston, Massachusetts
O'BRIEN, Donald Robert 76, of Venice Florida, formerly of Watertown MA. and Maine, died on May 20, 2011. He had battled Waldenstrom's disease, a rare blood cancer, for several years. A memorial will be held in New England at the family's convenience. Don was the son of Olive and Clarence O'Brien,...
Read MoreI saw Don every day when I worked in Gillette Medical. He was a sweetheart and was always happy and so congenial to everyone. I keep him in my prayers always.
Pat Rae
May 16, 2020 | Rockland, MA | Friend
Don had a special way about him. Always smiling, and happy to help when anyone was in need. God bless Don and I still miss him and this is many years since I left Gillette.
Mary Bain
May 16, 2020 | Rockland, MA | Friend
I am very sorry to hear of Don's death. Don was the inspiration for my becoming an alcoholism counselor in 1977 until now. He gave me much needed support & encouragement & I am forever indebted to him. If I have helped anyone over the years, they can thank Don.
shawn sheehan
June 09, 2011 | Weymouth, MA
My condolences. You wrote a wonderful tribute.
Kathy Gleason
May 27, 2011 | Southborough, MA
So sorry to hear of your loss. Although I never met Janet's Dad Don, he surely was a wonderful person to have brought up Janet to be such a lovely, caring intelligent person. Daniel and I send deepest sympathy to you Janet, Michael and LEAH and Will.
susan fitzgerald sutter
May 26, 2011 | Melrose, MA
There is nothing like the love of a father...and nothing like the pain of losing him. Our love and sympathies to you Janet, Michael, Leah and Will. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Eileen, Bob and Grace
May 25, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to you Janet and to your family. You were blessed to have had such a wonderful relationship with your family and to have enjoyed a wonderful man. I know your love and respect must have meant more to him than anything else. May you enjoy his memory for ever more.
Johnston Family, Almaty, Kazakhstan
May 25, 2011
May God be with you in your time of sorrow. Don was one of my favorite people, he always had a smile for everyone. May he rest in peace.
Mary Lou Bain
Mary Bain
May 23, 2011 | Rockland, MA
Don took me to my first meeting in Boston in 1976 and started a way of life that I am forever grateful.
I have not seen Don since he moved to Maine many years ago. Ironically I now live in Venice, Fl.
Don you have been in my thoughts for all these years.I am sure you are with God and your family should be quite proud.
Phil O'Brien
May 23, 2011 | Venice, FL