North Chelmsford, New Hampshire
O'BRIEN, John J. Formerly of North Chelmsford died Sept. 24, 2012 in Rye, NH. Served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. 34-year Burlington High English teacher and coach. Husband of Anna Marie (Fournier) (Normand) O'Brien, father of Brendan P. and Judy C. O'Brien and Tara and Joel Hebert. Brother of...
Read MoreMr O'Brien was a delightful man. Easy laugh and friend to all his students. My sincere sympathy in your loss.
BHS 1959
Sheila Howard
October 23, 2012 | Burlington, MA
A great English teacher - the kind you always remember. I can still hear him reading "The Raven". Deepest sympathy. Jeanne Doherty Myers
October 03, 2012
Ann, Tara and Brendan,
I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was such a terrific guy. I have many fond memories of him over the years. I will miss him.
October 03, 2012
Dear Ann, Tara & Brendan, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Brenda Hayden
Brenda Hayden
September 27, 2012 | Lowell, MA
Anna, Tara, Brendan and family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I am very fortunate to have known John over the past 12 yrs and shared memorable times with him and his family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With each memory will bring comfort and become a treasure that will connect you forever.
Nancy Quinn
September 27, 2012
My sincere condolesences. "JOB", coach,teacher, all around nice person.
"Coop" BHS 1964
September 27, 2012
Mr. O'Brien was one of the nicest
teacher's at BHS. Always there if you needed someone to talk to.My prayers are with his family.
Ellen(Field)Palmer Burlington,Ma
September 27, 2012
Ann, Tara and Brendan, my sincere condolences on John's passing. I will always remember him as my cousin with the welcoming smile. God Bless.
Mike Downes
September 27, 2012 | Malatya, Turkey
So sorry for your loss: John was a special person
David Berman, M.D.
September 26, 2012 | Chelmsford, MA
