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William J. O'BRIEN

  • April 12, 1943 - December 24, 2011
  • Millbury, Massachusetts
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“My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Stay strong, you were a wonderful daughter to him. ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Karen Courville - Oxford, MA

“God will be blessed with another Angel... My condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss. Anytme you need a shoulder, please ask. ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Debbie Gerbre - Millbury, MA

“AUNT CAROL&ERIN, IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I WANT YOU BOTH 2 STAY STRONG AND KNOW UNCLE BILL IS NOT SUFFERING NOMORE,GOD TOOK HIM IN HIS ARMS,UNCLE...Read More » ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: HOLLY LYNCH - CHICAGO, IL

“Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and hearts. If you need anything, you know where we are. The Baileys ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Tabetha - MA

“Erin, We were so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wish I could have been there...Read More » ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Karen Day - Big Sandy, TN


William J. O'Brien, 68, passed away peacefully December 24, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol (Carrano) O'Brien, daughter Erin Lloyd and her husband Joe, his granddaughter Amaya Lloyd and his brother John E. O'Brien. He was predeceased by his brother Daniel Irwin. William was born April 12, 1943 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Mary (Waters) and William O'Brien. He grew up and attended school there before joining the U.S. Army. On the day he came home from the service he met his wife Carol. They lived together in Chicago for many years before they moved to Naples, Florida. William worked for many years as a printer both in Chicago and in Florida. Those who knew William will remember a kind, quiet person, a loving father and grandfather and a proud patriot. He will be greatly missed. MEMORIAL SERVICE AND BURIAL A Memorial Service will be held for William Friday December 30th at 11:00am at Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton MA 01536. He will then be laid to rest with Military Honors at Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. There are no calling hours.