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Kathleen O'Brien Obituary
She was employed as a special education teacher at the Mashantucket Child Development Center, where she touched many young lives. She recently had been employed with the Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprise. Kathleen was an avid reader, enjoying a wide variety of books, both fiction and non-fiction.
Kathleen is survived by her sister Sharon Rathbone of Ledyard; brother Raymond J. O'Brien Jr. of Ledyard; brother Sean P. O'Brien (Carolyn); and niece Amanda; and nephew Sean, all of Westerly. She was predeceased by her parents.
A memorial service for Kathleen will be held at a later date to celebrate her life. The family would like to thank the dedicated and caring staff of the Backus CCU for the wonderful care and comfort they gave Kathleen.
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John Winsor
August 18, 2023
I was thinking of you today Kathy. It was only a few years we knew each other. My sister Janet loved you and I certainly thought so highly of you. Although after Losing Jan right after you was so hard. I can only rejoice of the two of you in ourLord´s kingdom. Bless you and miss you both.
Maurice Bogue
April 1, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
CHRISTOPHER Marquette
April 13, 2020
I am very sorry for your loss, Ray. Your sister was a dear sweet person and I enjoyed working with her.
Virginia Diaz
April 13, 2020
So sorry to hear this. She loved kids, and had a heart of gold. Prayers sent to her family
Tammy Young
April 13, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss Sharon - I am so happy I got to meet her at your retirement party and will always remember her gentle teasing of you, the stories she shared and her smile! I know you have so many wonderful memories of Kathy that you will always cherish!
April 13, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss. Kathy was a great person growing up in Mystic with her.
Steve Jensen
Jeanette Lorenzo
April 13, 2020
I remember Kathy as a dedicated special Ed teacher to the children of the MPTN. Her love for them and her great desire to see them achieve success was truly her tireless goal. May you all be comforted by your joyful memories of Kathy.
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