Beatrice O'Brien

1928 - 2014

O’BRIEN, BEATRICE JANE Beatrice Jane O’Brien, of Cromwell, passed away at Aurora Senior Living of Cromwell on May 10, 2014. Bea was born on June 29, 1928 in Middletown and lived most of her life in that city. She was the daughter of Denis and Mildred (Convey) O’Brien. Bea attended Middletown schools, graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School, and went on to attend, and graduate from, Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. She was employed for many years with the Connecticut State Library Service and retired in 1989. In addition to her parents, Bea was predeceased by her sisters, Helen Goodwill (John) of Chelmsford, MA, Margaret Labella (Thomas) and Mildred Pomfret (William); and brothers, John C. O’Brien and Denis R. (Bob) O’Brien, all of Middletown. She is survived by her sisters-in-law Doris O’Brien and Nancy O’Brien, both of Middletown, and numerous nieces and nephews. Bea enjoyed travel and of note was introduced to and blessed by Pope Benedict on a trip to Rome. She was a founding member and past president of the Catholic Singles connected with St. Pius X parish in Middletown. She was especially fond of stopping for fudge at Hebert Candies in Sudbury, MA on her way to visiting her sister Helen in Chelmsford. Bea was very much a cat lover and most recently provided a loving home for Patrick, Mike and Molly. Bea was a member of The Famous Poets Society and in a 1997 competition was awarded first place for her poem “Coffee.” Arrangements are being provided by Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Visiting hour will be 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 16, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, 310 Westfield St., Middletown. Burial will be in the O’Brien section in St. John’s Cemetery on Johnson St. in Middletown. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com