Thomas R. O’Brien Whitinsville, Massachusetts Obituary

Thomas R. O’Brien

<p>Whitinsville- Thomas R. O&rsquo;Brien, 90, died peacefully at home on Sat. Nov. 27, 2021.</p> <p>Tom was born Feb. 20, 1931 to Genevieve (McCann) and James O&rsquo;Brien, of Worcester.&nbsp;&nbsp;He graduated from St. John&rsquo;s High School and Worcester State University, where he also received a graduate degree. He was an Army veteran.</p> <p>Tom taught in the Worcester Public Schools for 36 years, retiring from the position of Mathematics Department Head at North High School.&nbsp;&nbsp;He enjoyed his membership in the Worcester Men of Song for over 65 years, where he sang in&nbsp;&nbsp;quartets, including The Razor Sharps and The Mello-Deans.&nbsp;&nbsp;He and his family enjoyed a vacation home at Priscilla Beach, Plymouth.&nbsp;&nbsp;His retirement included many travel destinations in various countries.&nbsp;&nbsp;He traveled with family and friends and developed friendships with lads in his favorite destinations, Ireland, England and Mexico. He also enjoyed Christmas vacations in the Bahamas with family.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tom held memberships in professional and social organizations and served on the Northbridge Finance Committee for many years.</p> <p>He leaves his wife of 60 years, Ann Mulligan O&rsquo;Brien, their daughter Erin Anderson and husband Mark, their son Timothy O&rsquo;Brien and wife Andrea.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He leaves 3 granddaughters, Katie, Julia, and Emily O&rsquo;Brien as well as his brother James O&rsquo;Brien of Florida.&nbsp;&nbsp;His sister Mary predeceased him.&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition, he leaves 4 nieces and 2 nephews in his O&rsquo;Brien family.&nbsp;&nbsp;He also leaves the many members of his Mulligan family. He will be missed.</p> <p>Jackman Funeral Home,&nbsp;12 Spring St., Whitinsville assisted the family with private funeral and burial arrangements. Inurnment was in Saint Patrick&rsquo;s Cemetery, Whitinsville. To leave a condoence message for his family please visit:&nbsp;http://www.Jackmanfuneralhomes.com</p>
February 20, 1931 - November 27, 202102/20/193111/27/2021
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May 5, 2023
Kevin - So sorry to hear about the loss of your Uncle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mike and Jenn Dorwaldt
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Carolyn Martello
February 7, 2023
I am deeply saddened to read about Tom's passing.He was an exceptional person and teacher. I met Tom working at North High School. The Math and English departments shared a workroom where we mostly enjoyed our lunch and a cup of coffee. He was a very helpful and offered ... Continue Reading
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Linda Cangin Bennett
December 14, 2021
Although I've shared my thoughts with Ann and Erin, I'll repeat how wonderful it was to "share" Erin with her parents. I met Erin her junior year at our alma mater and have been close to her since 1982, following her for nearly 40 years. My daughters and I have fond memo... Continue Reading
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Debbie Marcelli
December 8, 2021
As you grieve know that we are thinking of you
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Pam Strombom Shelley
December 3, 2021
Mr. OBrien was my math teacher, homeroom teacher, and class advisor for 1968 North High. Bless you Tom and that constant smiling face and even temperament. Teenagers dont always think positively about their teachers, but he was among the loved. Tom attended our 40th reun... Continue Reading
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December 2, 2021
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Ryva family
November 30, 2021
Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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John Pacek
November 29, 2021
Good bye Tom,
We will all miss you but we will never forget how helpful you were to so many of us including the hundreds if not thousands of students you taught throughout your teaching career. Personally, I had the good fortune to work with you for many years so I had ... Continue Reading
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louis desantis
November 28, 2021
I worked with Tom at North High. He was always such a gentleman and such an effective math teacher. Rest in peace
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Ken and Mary Bejune
November 28, 2021
We have lost a great friend and a fantastic department head. May his Irish spirit and wit live on in all who knew him.
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