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Brendan O'Sullivan Obituary

Brendan C. OSullivan 80, of Natick died Sunday July 31 2011 at the Metro West Medical Center in Natick. He was the beloved husband of Barbara D. (Cochran) OSullivan, a truly beautiful devoted and inspiring union of 56 years. A Natick resident for 40 years he was born in Jackson Heights Long Island NY, the son of the late Thomas and Anna (Duffy) OSullivan. Mr. OSullivan was a Supervising Automobile Appraiser at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for 30 years retiring in 2001.He previously served for 20 years as a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force working on airplane quality control. He was a longtime member of St Zephrin Parish in Wayland. Mr. OSullivan was a laidback, unassuming, hard working and kind individual who enjoyed the company of his family, especially traveling, going to the theater, and puttering around with his fixer up home projects. He also survived by three children, Michael OSullivan of Natick, Catherine Wilde and her husband Gregory of Medway, Patricia Clements and her husband John of Franklin, ,four grandchildren, Desiree Clements, John Clements, Cory Wilde, Taylor Wilde, and one great-grandson Matthew Wilde. He was the brother of the late Regina OSullivan, Nancy Code, William, John and Thomas Jr. OSullivan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday August 3, at 10:00 A.M. at Good Shepherd Parish, St Zepherin Church, 99 Main Street Wayland. Visiting hours are omitted, and burial will be private. Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to American Cancer Society 30 Speen Street, Framingham MA 01701. To sign the online guest book please visit www.everettfuneral.com Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home 4 Park Street, at Natick Common.

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Published by MetroWest Daily News from Aug. 1 to Aug. 2, 2011.

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Michael OSullivan

August 23, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Judy Arthmann

August 4, 2011

There is only one word to describe Brendan and that word is GENTLEMAN. I worked with Brendan for many years and he was one of the good guys. My sympathies to his family. Judy Arthmann

August 3, 2011

Barbara and Family,

Brendan was a sweet kind man who always helped his neighbors and found a way to put up with his kid's friend's. That alone showed a lot of tolerance. He will be dearly missed. Hoping you all find some solice in the good memories. Sincerely Randi Orsillo

Tracy Frechette

August 2, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

We are so sorry, Tracy Frechette and Rob Cusano

Scott Hannon

August 2, 2011

Mike and all your family, I am sorry to hear about your loss. Remember you always have your friends and family to support you. All your friends at Sun Life send you their deepest sympathies.

August 1, 2011

Mrs. O'Sullivan, Michael, Cathie, Tricia, I can't believe this terribly sad news. I am just so very sorry that you are going through this and I wish I could take away all your pain. I'm speechless, shocked, sad and sorry. Cindy and David.

Carol Calder

August 1, 2011

To Mike & family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very troubled time and believe us when we say time does heal all.
So very sorry for your loss.
Carol & Dave Calder

August 1, 2011

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be ever at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face
and the rain fall softly on your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.'

Love and miss you Dad

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