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JOAN E. O'BRIEN

1935 - 2021

JOAN E. O'BRIEN obituary, 1935-2021, Norwood, MA

BORN

1935

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home

1248 Washington Street

Norwood, Massachusetts

JOAN O'BRIEN Obituary

O'BRIEN, Joan E. (Rowen) Of Dedham, formerly of Norwood, passed away April 18, 2021 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Paul F. O'Brien. Devoted mother of Carol A. Kuhn and her husband Christopher of Dedham, Paul F. O'Brien, Jr. and his wife Angela of East Weymouth, Stephen J. O'Brien of Palm Springs, CA, John J. O'Brien of Weymouth and Susan L. Lawrie and her husband Edward of Walpole. Sister of Warren Rowen of VT and Geraldine McInnis of Bellingham. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Teresa, Kristen, Kaleigh, Jack, Sean and Ryan. Great-grandmother of Cayden, Kellan, Vivian and Sienna. Daughter of the late Victor and Dorothy (Davis) Rowen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Joan was a longtime member of St. Timothy's Church in Norwood, MA. All services will be private. Arrangements by the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, NORWOOD, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 6520 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2132, www.msfocus.org/Donate Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21, 2021.

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Dian E Torres

February 14, 2023

Joan we never met you but heard so much about you and your beloved husband from your son Steve from Palm Springs. Your spirit lives on thru your son and family. Know you are always in the hearts of all your loved one. Cheers to you!!! your love carries on...DT from PS

Pam OLeary

April 24, 2021

To Paul, Angela, Kaleigh, and Sean - we are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts. With sincere condolences, Ed, Pam and the entire O’Leary Family

Linda & Paul

April 23, 2021

Sue, thinking of you during these difficult times. Sending prayers to you and entire family.

Angela

April 22, 2021

Rest peacefully my dear mother-in-law. I will miss you alot! You have earned your angel's wings and are reunited with your beloved Paul. ❣

Dian Torres

April 21, 2021

We want to offer our condolences to our dear friend Steve and to the Family. Though I never met Joan I learned she had fierce determination. We know the love you had for family, we feel blessed to call your son Steve a dear friend and a gift. Rest In Peace Dear Joan, you and Paul are together again.. Your spirit lives on thru your family and friends who's life you touched!
Respectfully, Dian Torres & Christi Olson

Walid Khalaf & Ed Nelson

April 20, 2021

We offer our heartfelt condolences to our friend, Steve, and the whole O'Brien family during this very sad time. May your Mom rest in peace.

Gerry Mcinnis

April 20, 2021

Joan was a great sister we laughed a lot I’m really going to miss her. R.I.P Sis your always in my heart love Gerry

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