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William O'Brien Obituary

William J. O'Brien, 69, Southborough, Massachusetts, a U.S. Army veteran, was chief executive officer of Hanover Insurance Companies in Worcester, Massachusetts, from 1979 to 1991, died at his home on Saturday, August 24, 2002, following a struggle with cancer. Calling hours are scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2002, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., at Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street, Southborough. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, August 28, 10 a.m., at St. Matthew Church, 105 Southville Road. Burial will follow at Rural Cemetery, Southborough. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are appreciated to Worcester Diocese Adopt-A-Student Program, 49 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609 or Worcester VNA Care Hospice, 120 Thomas Street, Worcester, MA 01608. Arrangements entrusted to Morris Funeral Home, Southboro, Massachusetts.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 25, 2002.

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Monica and Connie Rauch

August 28, 2002

We are very sorry to hear about Bill's lengthy illness and death. Our prayers are with you, Kay, children and grandchildren.

Fr. Jack Ahern

August 26, 2002

With the prayerful affection of the community at St. Mary's. Please know that you will all be remembered at mass over the next several days

Selma and Coke Levin

August 25, 2002

Our thoughts and condolences go out to you.

It seems like such a short time ago that I would run into Bill when we were walking at Beals.

The Staff of Morris Funeral Home

August 25, 2002

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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