O’BRIEN, Joan M. (Connelly) - Of Needham formerly of West Roxbury, April 21, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Frederick J. O’Brien. Loving mother of Michael O’Brien and his wife Carol of West Roxbury, and James O’Brien and his wife Joan of Needham. Devoted grandmother of Julie Rowlings, Kathleen, Michael, Maura, and Megan O’Brien. Great grandmother of Brendan Rowlings. Sister of William H. Connelly of Needham. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Wednesday, April 25th at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Late employee of St. Theresa School Cafeteria. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joan’s memory to St. Theresa School, 10 St. Theresa Ave. West Roxbury MA 02132