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Nancy O'Brien Obituary

Nancy Louise O'Brien

Born San Francisco Ca. 1961

Nancy passed away after a long illness. She was surrounded by loved ones and family. Nancy loved to laugh. She also loved the San Francisco Giants.

Married to Barry O'Brien for 33 years. Mother to Claire O'Brien Smith, Kathleen O'Brien, and Kevin O'Brien. Loving Daughter of Terry McDermott and Nancy Ring McDermott, deceased. Sister to Teresa McDermott Brooke, John McDermott and Thomas McDermott. Beloved to many nieces and nephews, and in laws.

Nancy passed away peacefully after a long illness.

Her Family would like to thank all of her Care Givers at Mills Peninsula Hospital and California Cancer Care.

In lieu of Flowers Donations can be made to:
Mills Peninsula Hospital
Foundation
1501 Trousdale Ave.
Burlingame Ca 94010

Institute for Cancer Care,
Research, and Healing

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14, 2018.

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Kim DeFrancis

October 27, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss O'Brien and McDermott families. My family and I just found out about Nancy's passing and you are in our prayers. I loved listening to the banter between her and her brothers and sister. We're going to miss her.
Kim (Tagle) DeFrancis

Laurie Laskey

October 16, 2018

Sending our love and condolences.

Mary Lee Tobin

October 16, 2018

I'm really going to miss you girl, so many fun loving memories, belly full of laughs. You were the toughest person I knew. You fought hard and for a long time, I've been thinking of you a lot, with smiles & tears.
Miss & Love you!
Mary Lee

Dorothy McDermott

October 13, 2018

Growing up in a house with 4 big brothers and getting teased all the time, it was HEAVEN when Nance born.Thank you for showing me the way, on being an aunt. Until we meet again. I Love You.

Doroth

October 12, 2018

Love you to the moon and back Nancy

Teresa

October 12, 2018

Nancy I will miss you forever. I cherish all the fun times we had. I loved being your sister. Love you to the moon and back

Teresa

October 12, 2018

Nancy you are the best sister ever. I cherish all the fun times we had. I will miss everything about you. Love you to the moon and back

Lynn

October 12, 2018

I am very sorry for the loss of Mrs. Nancy O'brien. Please accept my sincere condolences. Losing a loved one in death is not easy, when we rely on the Almighty God he will help you to get through this difficult time in your lives. Draw comfort from God's word the Bible and throw all your anxieties on God by means of prayer.-1 Peter 5:6,7.

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