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Virginia O'Brien Obituary
She was the beloved wife of Thomas M. O'Brien.
She was born on Nov. 22, 1948, daughter of the late Rita (Doneski) Lovett. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a degree in education, and received her master's degree from Suffolk University in Boston.
Mrs. O'Brien had been employed as a guidance counselor for MassBay Community College.
She was a communicant of St. Mary Church, and was a Eucharistic Minister for 15 years.
She was active in writers groups around the country.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Lindsay A. O'Brien of Chelmsford; two sons: Thomas M. O'Brien IV and Tyler J. O'Brien, both of Chelmsford; a sister, Susan Lovett of Woburn; two brothers, Donald Lovett Jr. of Chelmsford, and Stephen Lovett of Woburn; and many nieces and nephews.
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Memories and Condolences
for Virginia O'Brien
Jennifer Fitton
January 29, 2007
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Ginny was a wonderful person and she will be missed.
Love, Jen and Aydan James
Brian Henderson
January 14, 2007
Tom,
I am sorry for your loss, yet I know you are a strong man.
You are strong because of your Mom and you are strong because of your friends....
Joe Bolinsky
January 14, 2007
To a wonderful woman and family, my deepest sympathy..I hope that you can find peace during this difficult time.
nicholas Psaltakis
January 12, 2007
The beauty of this life is our memories. I am thankful for the ones I have with the O'Briens. Her smile a prescence in a room will always stay with me. My family and I offer our deepedt sympathy to all of you and our prayers in her everlasting memory.
Alice Bevington
January 12, 2007
1/12/07
My heartfelt sympathy to you on the passing of your sister.
My thoughts are with you.
Tonita and Frank McKone
January 12, 2007
Tom, Lindsay, Tom and Tyler,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. We are sorry that we are so far away and can't be there with you in this difficult time. We know that God will take care of Ginny and all of you.
With kindest regards,
Tonita and Frank McKone
Steve/Adam Beard
January 12, 2007
My heartfelt deepest condolences,to all the family.
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