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David O'Brien Obituary

Of Sturbridge, age 68, died Sunday, November 3. Husband of Judith M. (Colognesi) O'Brien. Father of David C. O'Brien Jr. of Upton, Robert F. O'Brien of Charlton, and Paul L. O'Brien of Sturbridge, Margaret J. O'Brien of Sturbridge. Brother of Dr. Thomas F. O'Brien of Brookline. Grandfather of 8. Funeral Wednesday, November 6, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., SOUTHBRIDGE, with a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home, Tuesday, November 5, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Building Fund, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge 01550.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 4, 2002.

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Camille Austin

November 14, 2002

Dear Paul,



I am so sorry to hear about the loss

of you dad. Please accept my

deepest condolences. Losing someone

you love so dearly is not easy but

somehow God gives us the strength to

carry on. Please express these

sentiments to your mom. Take care.

Sincerely,



Camille

Paul F X Moriarty

November 4, 2002

Friend of Dave's from from the retreats at Calvary in Shrewsbury. My great pleasure to have known him. He will be missed by all.

Bob Pierce

November 4, 2002

Sincerest condolences from all the folks at the Department of Transitional Assistance in Boston.

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