Teresa M. "Terry" O'Brien
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Teresa M. "Terry" O'Brien

  • January 9, 1943 - December 24, 2011
  • Melrose, Massachusetts
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“To the O'Brien Family - Please accept my deepest condolences. I only just learned of Terry's passing. I had the privilege of working with her at...Read More » ”
1 of 28 | Posted by: Diana Fondulis

“Dear John, Susan and John - my deepest sympathies on your loss. Terry was a very good friend to me over the years and I'm so glad I got to see her...Read More » ”
2 of 28 | Posted by: Kate Kelly - Dublin, Ireland

“John and Susan, I was very sad to hear of Teresa's death. She was such a lovely lady. I had the pleasure of knowing her from the dental office. ...Read More » ”
3 of 28 | Posted by: Paula - Melrose, MA

“Mr. O'Brien, Susan and John I just received word of your loss. So many kind and fond memories of Mrs. O’Brien while growing up I can’t place...Read More » ”
4 of 28 | Posted by: William Tobey - Lowell, MA

“Dear John and family, I just heard about your loss. I just wanted to express my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May Teresa...Read More » ”
5 of 28 | Posted by: Glenn Rosengard - Boston, MA

“Aunt Terry was an inspiration of love and strength as she lit up the world around her with a smile and brought out the best in all of us! She will...Read More » ”
6 of 28 | Posted by: Laurie Lennon - West Roxbury, MA

“Mrs. O'brien was as nice as they come, always with a smile. She was my favorite lunch mother. ”
7 of 28 | Posted by: Dennis Gignac - melrose, MA

“Terry was one of the most friendly people I have ever met. In her quiet way she reached out to everyone and made them feel welcome and cared for. Her...Read More » ”
8 of 28 | Posted by: Julie Whelan - Jamaica Plain, MA

“While I did not know Mrs. O'Brien well, she was always welcoming when we met. You felt a part of her circle of family/friends immediately! I can say...Read More » ”
9 of 28 | Posted by: Linda Sivak

“one of my fondest memories of the christmass season was THE west roxbury party and my nervousness of going there the 1st time-and how nice everyone...Read More » ”
10 of 28 | Posted by: Tom King - wrentham, MA

“My wife Heidi actually met Terry before i did, on the train station platform at Melrose Highlands. She had mentioned that she had met a really nice...Read More » ”
11 of 28 | Posted by: Thomas DAmario - Melrose, MA

“To John, My thoughts are with you, John. You were devoted and true to her. I thank you for bringing me to her at your home not so long ago to look...Read More » ”
12 of 28 | Posted by: Dr. Bob Harney - Winthrop, MA

“My dad (Frank Griffith) loved people and had lots of friends, but he also had a small group that he considered "Special People." Terry was on top of...Read More » ”
13 of 28 | Posted by: Bill Griffith - Newburyport, MA

“Dear John and O'Brien Family: So sorry for your loss. Your friend and former teammate, Bill Merrigan ”
14 of 28 | Posted by: Bill Merrigan - Holbrook, MA

“Susan, John and Mr. O'Brien, The photo album is beautiful and exactly as I remember Mrs. O'Brien. I spent lots of time at your house when we were...Read More » ”
15 of 28 | Posted by: Tracy Hatfield - San Diego, CA

“MY SISTER T thoughtful, talented, terrific, tenacious, tranquil E exuberant, educated, extraordinary, ebullient, exciting R ...Read More » ”
16 of 28 | Posted by: Rita & Dick Barry - Freeport, NY

“Mr. O'Brien, Susan and John, I remember Mrs. O'Brien so fondly. She was a lovely and kind woman. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are...Read More » ”
17 of 28 | Posted by: Mary Beth Morgan

“How do you put 36 years of memories in one page? Great neighbor, dearest friend, we will always remember sharing vacations, babysitting each other...Read More » ”
18 of 28 | Posted by: Deb Sullivan - Hampton, NH

“Terry was such an inspiration to me. I always enjoyed talking with her- she was always so positive. She was a SWEETHEART. I think about you often...Read More » ”
19 of 28 | Posted by: Lois A. Rizzo - Framingham, MA

“John, Susan and John, When we met Terry it was an instant kind, caring and inspirational friendship. We wish we had met years earlier. We will...Read More » ”
20 of 28 | Posted by: Les and Georganne Needle - FL

“This picture shows the Terry we all know and love .Aunt Terry - always upbeat and postive, full of joy for life!! Looking through the photo album,...Read More » ”
21 of 28 | Posted by: Karen Tuscano - Warwick, NY

“We remember Mrs. O'Brien always with a smile on her face and enjoying her family and grandson Jack! Mr. O'Brien, John, Susan and Vlad we have...Read More » ”
22 of 28 | Posted by: Claire and Dave Wittenburg - NJ

“We only knew Terry for a few years, yet felt she was a longtime friend. She was so genuine, loving and kind. We met at Amelia Island and enjoyed the...Read More » ”
23 of 28 | Posted by: Dick & Brenda Lemoine - Brooklin, ME

“Mrs O'Brien, your courage was inspiring to everyone who knew you. May God bless you. Mr O'Brien, Susan and John, your Mom was a wonderful...Read More » ”
24 of 28 | Posted by: Cheryl Williams - Haverhill, MA

“John, Susan, and John, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I always remember Terry with a big smile on her face, sending a quick hello, and a wave...Read More » ”
25 of 28 | Posted by: Janice Diana Burke - Chester, NH

“We will miss you. May you rest in peace. ”
26 of 28 | Posted by: Richard & Elaine - Walpole, MA

“Terry, you will always be with us. It was my pleasure to be a part of your courageous and loving life. Love Carol & Bill ”
27 of 28 | Posted by: carol reid porter - melrose, MA

“I send my deepest condolences. Psalm 55:22 ”
28 of 28 | Posted by: Amy Sharpe



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Mrs. Teresa M. "Terry" (Lennon) O'Brien, a resident of Melrose, passed away while at home surrounded by her loving husband and two children after a remarkable and inspirational seven year battle with lung cancer on Saturday morning, December 24, 2011. She was 68 years of age.

Born in Roslindale on January 9, 1943, Teresa was one of eight children of the late Walter Lennon and Teresa (Dunning) Lennon. She was raised in Roslindale where she graduated from Roslindale High School. On November 17, 1968, Teresa married John R. O'Brien thus beginning a 43 year marriage of love and devotion. She worked at First National Bank of Boston for several years before returning to the home to raise their daughter and son. More recently, she worked at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital as a medical librarian for 17 years.

Terry's life revolved around her love for her family. She was an incredible mother to her two children, Susan and John, and an adoring wife to John. Terry found great joy in spending time with her grandson, Jack. She loved Wells, Maine where they had a summer home for many years. For much of her life, what made her the most happy was spending time with her family and friends, and being near the ocean and on the beach in Wells.

Terry was the beloved wife of John R. O'Brien with whom she shared 43 years of marriage. Devoted mother of Susan Dreiman and her husband Vlad of Vienna, VA, and John J. O'Brien of Cambridge. Cherished grandmother of Jack Dreiman. Loving sister of Walter Lennon and his wife Penny of Byfield, James Lennon and his wife Loretta of Chestnut Hill, Marion Masterson and her husband John of Westwood, Dorothy Lindner and her late husband John of Culver City, CA, Rita Barry and her husband Richard of Freeport, NY, Paul Lennon and his wife Anne Marie of Westwood, and Richard Lennon and his wife Elaine of Walpole. She was the loving aunt of 27 nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends will honor and remember Terry's life by gathering for visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Wednesday, December 28 from 4-8 PM and again on Thursday morning at 10:00 AM before leaving in procession to Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St., Wakefield where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in Terry's memory may be made to Discalced Carmelite Nuns, 15 Mt. Carmel Rd., Danvers, MA 01923.