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MARY O'BRIEN Obituary

O'BRIEN, Mary M. Of West Roxbury, passed away on June 28, 2024, after a year-long illness. Beloved daughter of the late Cornelius F. and Patricia C. (Doherty) O'Brien. Dear sister of Ellen T. Smith and her husband, James of Somerset, Kathleen P. O'Brien of Dedham and the late Thomas J. and Francis G. O'Brien. Sister-in-law of Dorothy O'Brien of East Boston. Loving aunt of Thomas O'Brien and his wife, Kristen of Foxborough, Joan Miller and her husband, Daniel of TX, Scott O'Brien and his wife, Emily of Pembroke, James Smith and his wife, Lori of Swansea, Katie Smith of Somerset and Erin Smith of Norfolk. Also survived by many great-nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends, including the entire Lohan family. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, on Friday, July 12, at 9:00am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church, at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Visiting Hours on Thursday, July 11, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm, in the funeral home. Donations in Mary's memory can be made to Spaulding Rehabilitation, at spauldingrehab.org/give to support Spaulding Hospital Cambridge. Checks can be mailed to Spaulding Rehabilitation, Development Office, 300 First Avenue, Charlestown, MA 02129 or a charity of your choice. William J Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2024.

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Joanne (Foley) West

June 15, 2025

I dreamed of Mary last night and was unaware that she had left us. Always thought of her and often wanted to stop in to see her when in West Roxbury. I'm so sorry that she didn't even know how much she was remembered. My sincere condolences to Ellen and Kathy and families.

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11

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Jul

12

Funeral

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Jul

12

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Theresa Church

MA

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2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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