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Aug. 28, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

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Paul O'Brien Obituary

Paul Michael O'Brien, 80, of Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Born August 31, 1944, in Bangor, Maine, to John Frances O'Brien and Louise M. Knowles O'Brien.

Survived by his wife of 55 years Barbara Norton O'Brien; sister, Mary Lou Waugh (David); and a large family of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and many beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Patrick Michael O'Brien.

Visitation from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 28 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Silver Spring, MD; where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:45 a.m. Burial to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. John the Evangelist School or Gonzaga High School. For full obituary, go to www.colefuneral.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 24, 2025.

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Aug

28

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Aug

28

Funeral Mass

10:45 a.m.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902

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Cole Funeral Services, P.A. - Rockville

4110 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville, MD 20853

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