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Brendan O'Brien Obituary
WORCESTER - Brendan P. O'Brien, 43, of Ridgely Rd., formerly of Spencer, died suddenly Tuesday July 16th, 2013 at his home.
He leaves his two sons, Devin H. and Bryce D. O'Brien and his daughter, Marissa K. O'Brien; his former wife, April E. (Thompson) O'Brien, all of Spencer; two brothers, Stephen J. O'Brien and his wife Sharlene of Spencer and John J. O'Brien, Jr. of Worcester; three sisters, Claire A. Israelson and her husband Norman of No.Brookfield, Leslie M. Trenta and her husband Jack of Reston, VA and Elizabeth M. O'Brien of Huntington, WV; several nieces and nephews.
He was born in Worcester, the son of John J. and Mary-Jane (Bousquet) O'Brien.
Brendan worked at St. Gobain in Worcester for the past 20 years. He was a sports enthusiast and loved playing golf and basketball in the St. Gobain/Norton leagues.
Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, July 23 from 4 to 6:30p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30p.m. in the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. Burial will take place at a later time and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Brendan O'Brien Children's Fund, c/o WFFCU, 118 W.Main St., Spencer, MA 01562
www.morin-morrison.com
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Leslie O'Brien Trenta
July 19, 2022
Thank you, John Winkler.
John Winkler
July 15, 2022
Great guy with an outgoing personality. Fun to be around and respected by his friends and work colleagues. Left a hole at Norton/Saint-Gobain that affected many of us and has never has never really been filled. Hard to believe it's been almost 9 years.
Jen, Zach & Anthony Martins
July 29, 2013
April, Bryce & Devin,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
John Winkler
July 25, 2013
Heartfelt sympathies to all of Brendan's family and friends. Speaking for all of us at St. Gobain Worcester, we grieve with you and pray for strength in dealing with this loss.
Heather Selah
July 23, 2013
April so sorry for you and your kids loss,hope time will get better for you all.Sincerely Heather,Rick & Kristen Selah Beverly's daughter & family
steve gaulin
July 23, 2013
really great guy alway's friendly and fun to talk with. we will all miss you
Lisa Stuart
July 22, 2013
April, I am sorry to hear about the loss of Brendan. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your kids.
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