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Richard O’Brien, formerly of Nashua, passed away peacefully at Courville in Manchester on September 9, 2021, at the age of 90. Richard was born to Bridget (Maloney) and Patrick O’Brien in Manchester on May 2, 1931. He was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Maxine (McLeod) O’Brien who died in 2003 and a son, Mark O’Brien who died In 1994.
Richard spent most of his childhood at North River Road in Manchester. He often spoke of happy childhood memories with his five beloved siblings who came before him, including Walter, Thomas, Grace, Robert and Patsy. He was educated at Catholic schools in Manchester until his family moved to Potter Place, NH. He graduated from Andover High in 1949. While at Potter Place, he worked with his father and brothers running a gas station known as the O’Brien & Sons Potter Place Garage . He joined the United States Navy in 1951 and was a proud Korean War veteran.
Richard has spent most of his career as a quality control inspector, working at Sanders in Nashua, Kollsman Instruments in Merrimack, and Raytheon in Andover, MA.
He enjoyed more than 20 years of retirement, initially dividing his time between Nashua and Zephyrhills, Florida. He then moved to Bentley Commons Assisted Living in Bedford, NH where he thrived for 5 years enjoying choir, entertainment shows and good friendships before moving to Courville.
He will be remembered for his easy-going nature, his smile, his love of dancing, singing and playing the piano. Although he will be sadly missed, his family are grateful for his long life and know that he has now reunited with the many loved ones who passed away before him.
He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Graves and her husband Ronald d’Amherst, a son Michael O’Brien and his girlfriend Debbie Smith of Nashua, a son Thomas O’Brien and his wife Beverly de Hollis, his stepdaughter Valerie O’Brien of Merrimack, her stepfather, Perley Ordway of Andover as well as several beloved nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. He was fortunate enough to have grandchildren including Mark O’Brien and his fiancee Ashley Simon, Kyle O’Brien, Keith O’Brien, Ashley O’Brien, Daniel O’Brien, Tyler O’Brien, Emily O ‘Brien, Timothy Graves and his wife Katie, Jeffrey Graves and Christopher Graves and his wife Kalee. Richard was delighted to have 5 great-grandchildren as well; Cailen O’Brien, Aria O’Brien, Paisley O’Brien, Leif Graves and Finn Graves.
The family would like to especially thank the staff at Courville Manchester and Hospice Amedisys who provided wonderful care to Richard.
Instead of commemorative flowers or donations, family asks you to spend time with those you love, especially those in long-term care facilities; laugh, sing, dance and know what a difference you are making with your smile.
Services: A call hour will be Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Pine Street, Manchester, NH.
The funeral will continue with a Christian burial mass which will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in the cathedral.
Interment with military honors will follow at Saint-Joseph cemetery in Bedford.
Connor Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, NH is in charge of the arrangements.
For more information visit: www.connorhealy.com.
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