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MARLENE S. O'BRIEN

MARLENE O'BRIEN Obituary

O'BRIEN, Marlene S. Of Chestnut Hill, MA died suddenly on March 2, 2018. She was 61 years old. She was the daughter of Helen C. O'Brien and the late Eugene J. O'Brien. She leaves behind her sister Kate and her husband Jim of Tucson, AZ, her sister Margaret of South Boston, MA and her brother Kevin and his wife Roberta O'Brien of Rocky Hill, CT. She also leaves behind two nephews Spencer and Casey. Funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for MARLENE O'BRIEN

26 Entries

Chuck James

May 11, 2020

Marlene, all your classmates from Wethersfield High School thought about you last summer at our reunion.

Rest In Peace,

Chuck James

Joseph Hobson

June 26, 2019

I just learned today in reading the BC magazine of Marlene's passing, She served with distinction as Treasurer of the Undergraduate Government of Boston College. She was smart, serious and radiant.

June 26, 2019

To the O'Brien Family,

My apologies for this late note, but I just learned of Marlene's death yesterday when I read of it in the Boston College Magazine. She was a friend of mine at BC when we both served in student government together. Marlene was smart, hardworking, funny and one of the most ethical people I knew at BC. I remember her very fondly. My sincere condolences for your loss.

Jim McGuire

From the Boston College yearbook 1978

Jim McGuire

June 26, 2019

Jim McGuire

June 26, 2019

John Dellea

June 10, 2018

I was saddened to learn, just yesterday, that Marlene had passed. We were friends for the last 10 years, sometimes seeing each other weekly, but with stretches of months in between when life got busy. The last time I stopped by her house to visit must have been just a week or two before her hospitalization. She was looking and feeling as well as she had in several years; I will cherish that memory. Rest in Peace, Marlene.

Maggie O'Brien

March 29, 2018

"Sisters laugh together in the good times and comfort and support each other through the difficult moments in life. Their loss leaves a void in our lives that is so hard to fill." Author unknown. I miss you so much Marlene, their are days that I cannot believe you are gone. I will love you until the day I die. Until we meet again, RIP my dear sister. Love always, Maggie

March 10, 2018

To the Obrien Family,
I was traveling on business when I heard the news about Marlene. I'm so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Marlene for several years at MembersFirst. She took care of us underlings and was so funny and a spitfire. I will never forget her helping me through a very difficult time in my life. She organized my going away party when I decided to relocate with the company to FL. That was Marlene, always putting others first and taking care of her work family.

I hope reading how Marlene touched other people's lives brings you some piece and solace during this very difficult time.

Keeping you in my prayers,

Robin Michael

Terri Grant

March 10, 2018

To the O'Brien family--I'm Cindy's sister. So sorry for your loss of Marlene. I remember her from WHS and did see her a year or two ago. I remember her as upbeat and kind. My condolences.

Thadine Ryan Haner

March 10, 2018

My deepest condolences Kathy, Peggy and Kevin. Marlene was a wonderful human being and your whole family was very special to our family. I have many happy memories of parties hosted by your Mom and Dad. Love to each and everyone of you at this very sad time.

Joan Provinzano

March 9, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss. Marlene was a wonderful sweet person, if it wasn't for Marlene my daughter would not be where she is today...Thank you Marlene for caring.may you Rest In Peace.you will be missed Love Joan Provinzano

Glenn Gnabasik

March 7, 2018

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Marlene O'Brien. I worked with her at MembersFirst and have many fond memories during our time together. She was the "Office Mom" to many of the young staff and she and I shared many laughs over the years being the grizzled veterans of the team that we were. She was a very warm and kind person with whom you always knew where you stood. I remember her generously opening her home to the company for our annual summer golf outing and will never forget the lobster races in her yard. Marlene was a fun person to work and hang with and she left an impression on those of us who really got to know her. Rest in Peace Marlene.

Tom McManus

March 6, 2018

I worked with Marlene at MembersFirst. She was great to work with and always very funny. Sorry for your loss and she will be missed.

Tom McManus

March 6, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Kathy Stevenson

March 6, 2018

I knew Marlene from working with her at Spectrum. She was as kind and funny as she was smart. I am sad that the world has lost such a good person, but happy that she will now be in Heaven.
I hope Marlene's family has great memories to carry them through this difficult time.

Remember me

Remember me when the flowers bloom
early in the spring
Remember me on sunny days
in the fun that summer brings

Remember me in the fall
as you walk through leaves of gold.
And in the winter time remember me
in the stories that are told

But most of all remember
each day right from the start
I will be forever near
For I live within your heart.

Chris Gaumnitz

March 6, 2018

I had the pleasure of working with Marlene at MembersFirst. Marlene was truly the best - a smart and intelligent colleague who was also very thoughtful and caring friend. She will be missed by all.

Tony Baudanza

March 6, 2018

I worked with Marlene at both Spectrum Associates and MembersFirst. She was very smart and talented when it came to her job but she was also so very kind, thoughtful and giving with her coworkers, fostering a family like culture at both organizations. She is and was loved by all.

Thoughts and prayers for her family.

What lies ahead is no longer bound by our human bodies, restrained by the physicality of time, space and age. There is no more pain, no more ferocious storm to fight.. instead what follows is the most beautiful of days and everlasting peace.
TJ Baudanza

Carole Anne Scott

March 6, 2018

A sudden loss like this one is all the more difficult because there is no time to prepare and no time to say good-bye. My thoughts and prayers are with my friend, Maggie, and with all those in the O'Brien family. May memories bring you comfort and may the faith we share bring you the peace that comes from knowing that Marlene is home with the God who loves us.

Kim Johnson

March 6, 2018

I am so sad to learn of Marlene's passing. I knew her from working together and she was a warm and caring person. She had a sharp wit and an infectious smile. My thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family. She will be missed.

Susan Greaney

March 6, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Marlene's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the O'Brien family. Marlene was a great Manager to work for and a good friend who I will miss dearly.

Susan

March 6, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear of Marlene passing. She was such a kind, caring and thoughtful person and I will never forget her

John Nugent

March 6, 2018

Marlene was one of the kindest, most loving and most gentle of people. She was an awesome CFO but more important she had a way of always guiding you to always do the right thing, often when you did not even know she was doing just that.
Heartbreaking to see her pass on so young but no doubt she is at peace. As she lived her life well! We will miss her dearly!,

Kelley Gonsalves

March 6, 2018

Marlene had a beautiful soul. She cared about so many including all of my family. We had many many great times together... with much laughter.

I'll miss her deeply...I loved her unconditionally.

Kelley

Paul Reardon

March 5, 2018

I'm very sorry to hear of Marlene's passing. We worked together at Spectrum and Pivotpoint. She and your family are in our prayers.Paul and Leslie Reardon

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