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William O'Brien Jr. Obituary
Bill worked for several years at CA-GIN Concrete in Westerly and then was employed as a welder for Matrix.
He is survived by his twin sister, Stacey J. O'Brien, of Englewood, Fla.; niece, Lizzie O'Brien; and a great-niece, Katy O'Brien.
A funeral service will be held at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at noon. Burial will be private. For online condolences, please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William O'Brien Jr.
5 Entries
D E
January 7, 2018
Bill was a quiet, gentile spirit who loved his family more than life itself.
David Egnasher
January 7, 2018
To Stacey and Lizz,
Sorry to hear about Billy. We remember all the good times at Quonnie with Uncle Walter and Aunt Babe and your Mom.
Miss you guys.
James Egnasher
January 6, 2018
May Bill rest in the Peace of the Lord Jesus.Lizzy and Stacey take solace in the knowledge that Bill loved and cherished you both as his family..Peace, Jim,David,Kathi,Marcia,Terri Egnasher
Tina Conary
January 3, 2018
Rest in paradise Billy O. You were a good man with a big heart and a dear friend. You will be missed.
Janey Martin (Jacques)
January 2, 2018
Stacey, I'm so sorry to hear about Bill. He was such a nice man. I'll always remember the good times we had growing up together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter and granddaughter. He will be missed. Always remember the good times.
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