We came over on the same boat from Ireland in 1963. She was the first person to make me laugh in this new country. She never stopped making me laugh for 60 years.
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Margaret Ann O'Brien
November 7, 1944 – September 14, 2023 · 78 years
"Her faith was her foundation and her gift to us all."
Biography
Margaret Ann O'Brien was born in County Clare, Ireland, and came to the United States at age nineteen with a suitcase, a rosary, and an unshakable spirit. She worked as a seamstress, then owned her own alterations shop for 30 years. Margaret was deeply involved in her parish and volunteered with countless charitable organizations. She is survived by her children, Michael, Siobhan, and Patrick, and 11 grandchildren.
Messages & Tributes (6)
+ Write a MessageMam, everything good in me came from you. Your faith, your humor, your stubbornness — I claimed all of it. I will carry you forever.
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Grandma's hands could do anything — sew a wedding dress, make brown bread, hold a crying grandchild. I want hands like hers someday.
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Mum always said the rosary was her armor. She wore it well every day of her life.
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Margaret was a faithful parishioner and a tireless servant of this community for over 50 years.
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She came to this country with almost nothing and built a life full of everything that matters. She is the definition of courage.
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