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Ruth O'Brien Obituary

Of South Boston, August 25, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Patrick F. O'Brien. Daughter of the late Francis L. and Margaret L. (Burke) Murphy and Loving mother of Catherine O'Brien Bracken and her husband Stuart of New Mexico and Francis C. O'Brien and his wife Katherine of Milton. Loving grandmother of Edward F. and Elizabeth R. O'Brien. Dear sister of Anne F. Long of ME and the late Francis L. Murphy, Jr. (BFD). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from The O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., South Boston, Saturday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Brigid's Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment will be private. Mrs. O'Brien was a St. Brigid's School elementary teacher for 26 years & retired in 1989. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mrs. O'Brien's memory to St. Brigid's School 866 East Broadway South Boston, MA 02127

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 28, 2008.

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Kevin Conroy

September 18, 2008

I just heard of Ruth's death. I'm saddend to learn this. I had Ruth as both my first and seventh grade teacher. She left an impression that I still have. God rest her soul.

Veronica (Ronnie) Conley

August 30, 2008

To the O'Brien Family:

Ruth taught my four children at St. Brigid's (Paul, David, Nora and Ann) in the 70's. She was a dedicated and excellent teacher - one of the school's best. Whenever I ran into her, we always talked about our kids and love of books among other things. I'll miss our chats.

Jennifer Foley Lynch

August 29, 2008

To the O'Brien Family:

My thoughts are with you at this diffucult time. Mrs. O'Brien was my 8th grade teacher, and left a very lasting impression on me.

The Mccabes

August 29, 2008

Frank, Katie and family,
You have always been a source of support to our family on the saddest of days. Please know that our love and prayers are with you now at the loss of your mother, Ruth.
God bless.

Michele Morgan Bolton

August 28, 2008

Katie and family,

Please accept our deepest sympathies and regrets at the loss of your dear mother-in-law, Ruth. We send love and hope that your memories will help to see you through this terribly tough time.

With love,

Michele Morgan Bolton and family
Fontbonne '78

Lauri (Chasteen) Parsons

August 28, 2008

Family of Mrs. O'Brien,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. She was my 4th and 7th grade teacher and she left a lasting impression on me. (she loved teaching from the little podeum)

Michelle (Proulx) McIntosh

August 28, 2008

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Deepest Sympathy,
Michelle (Mary Skinner's Granddaughter)

Barbara and Michael (Burke) MacKenzie

August 28, 2008

Please accept our condolences on the passing of your mother, Ruth. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers at this most sorrowful time.

Margaret (McGrath) Gurnett

August 28, 2008

My deepest sympathies to Ruth's family. I will miss seeing Ruth at St. Brigid's daily Mass and sharing our memories of teaching at St. Brigid's School. She was a strong lady and I admired her very much.

Maribeth

August 28, 2008

Frank and Katie, Cathy and Stu, Ned and Betsy,
My prayers and deepest sympathies are with you at the sad passing of your dear mother/grandmother. May God raise Ruth upon the wings of eagles and hold you all in the palm of His hand.

Susan Quigg Lenehan

August 28, 2008

I taught with Ruth at St Brigid's from 1972-74. It was my first teaching assignment and she was both a friend and a mentor. My deepest sympathy to her family. Ruth was a very special lady.

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