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Marjory O'Brien Obituary

O'Brien, Marjory
DELMAR -
Marjory Cecilia O'Brien (nee McQueen) passed away on December 19, 2024. Known for her warm smile and her commitment to the Bethlehem community, Marge will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind a trail of beautiful quilts to keep her story alive.
She is survived by her younger brother, George (Mary); her children, Maura (Hank), Suzanne, Joe, Jack, and Ginny; her grandchildren, Mary Grace (Joe), Henry (Alexandria), and Ally; and beloved great-granddaughter, Sophie Marie.
A private family service is planned in the new year. In Marge's memory, please generously support your local civic organizations.

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

Published by Albany Times Union on Dec. 22, 2024.

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Ann (Pietrykowski) DiBiase

February 4, 2025

Dear Joe and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. I never met her, but with great kids like you, she must have been a wonderful person. May you find comfort knowing she's in Paradise now. Take care and God bless.

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Marjory McQueen O'Brien

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David and Norma Irvine

December 31, 2024

Our condolences to Marge's family. She was a good neighbor and an outstanding citizen.

Jeanne (Koebel) Dennerlein

December 27, 2024

My sincere condolences to Marge's family & friends. Although we drifted apart over the years, I will fondly remember our many outings starting with 1st grade at St. Brendan's in the Bronx. RIP

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Jeanne M. Dennerlein

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Barbara Bracht Donsky

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Lee anson

December 24, 2024

Joe, You Struck Gold having a Mom like Marge with huge Love for her children and friends, a Wonderful Woman that many knew and Luved

Maura (Sheehan) Barrett & family

December 23, 2024

Joe, we were so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was such a nice person. May your happy memories sustain you during this difficult. Deepest sympathies to the whole family.

Terri Lukacko

December 23, 2024

Always enjoyed seeing and visiting with Marge around the Spinney. She will be missed.

Kathy Newkirk

December 23, 2024

Sincere sympathy to all Marge´s family. She will be missed by all who knew her. A beautiful, dedicated person to all her endeavors.

Roger Fritts

December 23, 2024

I will always remember Marge for her boundless energy, incisive intelligence , and warm presence.

Alex J MacDonald

December 22, 2024

Joe, Maura and Family. Very sorry for the passing of your Mom. May you find strength in the good memories.

"Those we love don´t go away,

They walk beside us every day,

Unseen, unheard, but always near,

Still loved, still missed and very dear"

Pam Tindall-O'Brien

December 22, 2024

She came to the Delmar Progress Club Holiday Tea and we were all so happy to see her. She had a wonderful time. We were all very sad to hear of her death. She was important to us. She always told us how her family took such good care of her.

julie burnham

December 22, 2024

I work with Suzanne at Talbots . I so sorry for your loss. Suzanne always spoke about your mom and how wonderful and loving she was. My heart goes out to you all. Keep her memories alive and my she rest in peace. Julie

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