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Kelly Hillary-OBrien Obituary

Kelly Hillary-OBrien of Marshfield died Jan. 9, 2014, at the age of 42, after a very long battle with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a rare but aggressive form of breast cancer. She leaves behind her loving husband, Daniel OBrien; and her beautiful cousin, Colleen Leddie. Kelly loved the outdoors and all forms of fitness. Despite her diagnosis in 2008 she continued to run, teach spin classes and run boot camps until treatments finally took their toll on her health. There will be no funeral services per Kellys wishes however she would ask those who knew her to educate themselves and others about Triple Negative Breast Cancer and BRCA gene mutations and to honor her memory with a donation to Triple Negative Breast Cancer research by following this link tnbcfoundation.thankyou4caring.org/pages/donation-page---tribute-gifts, or by mail to TNBC Foundation, P.O. Box 204, Norwood, NJ 07648.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Jan. 14, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Kelly Hillary-OBrien

11 Entries

Erin Griffin McGarrigle

January 8, 2024

Kelly had such an impact on my adult life. I think of her often. Our trip to Turks many many moons ago! I miss you my friend!

Becky (Pierce) Lawson

January 23, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Kelly's passing. I went to High School with her and we worked at Farfars together. She was so funny and always made me laugh. We would go on very long walks in 1992 while trying to lose weight and get through the cold winter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and her family. Her beautiful smile will be missed.

Sherri Peotrowski

January 17, 2014

May you rest in peace Kelly, we grew up together on the same street in Duxbury.

Barbara Brierley

January 16, 2014

Dan, so sorry to hear that Kelly lost her fight. May you take faith that someone was watching and needed her more. Kel was a gifted person and beautiful inside and out. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Know that she touched soo many with brightness and light

Kathy Patrick Nicole Brianne Clifford

January 15, 2014

I miss you kelly so much! I love you and am blessed an honored to have had you as my friend. We shared so much together, always creating memories, most of which are inappropriate to share. I will continue fighting my cancer with the strength and courage I have learned from you. Dan and colleen, my heart aches for your loss of such a beautiful and courageous wife and cousin. Patrick and the girls and of course me will be here always for whatever you need. goodbye my friend. You rest now without the unimaginable agony of the pain you have battled for far too long. I LOVE YOU Kelly. Rest now. Xxoo

Linda Magee

January 15, 2014

Dan
I am sorry .... Kelly was an insperation to so many women. She touched each of our lives in a special way...and taught us all valuable life lessons through her journey ..she will be missed by so many .I pray she's at peace someplace where she's free of all the pain and heartache she has endured for so long..... Finding humor as on Kelly could in it all .... You are both in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss her always

Linda Magee

January 15, 2014

Dan
I am sorry .... Kelly was an insperation to so many women. She touched each of our lives in a special way...and taught us all valuable life lessons through her journey ..she will be missed by so many .I pray she's at peace someplace where she's free of all the pain and heartache she has endured for so long..... Finding humor as on Kelly could in it all .... You are both in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss her always

Erin Griffin

January 15, 2014

I grew up with Kelly and it was such a pleasure. I think of her often! My thoughts are with you and the family.

irene rev.21:4

January 15, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Williamsons

January 14, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss, Dan. Kelly was an amazing person. Love and prayers to you and your family.

Mclaughlin

January 14, 2014

Dan
We are so sorry for your loss.
Please accept our condolences.
Tony & Veronica

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