GAFFNEY, Judith A. of Winthrop, October 27, 2012. Beloved wife of Keith W. O’Brien. Dear sister of Paul Gaffney of Winthrop, and the late Richard Gaffney. Cherished daughter of the late Paul C. and Ethel (Fitzgerald) Gaffney. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Weds, Oct 31, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop, at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Cremation will be private. Visiting hours are Tues only between 4-8pm. Judy was a member of the Cottage Park Yacht Club, Winthrop Yacht Club, Winthrop Library Book Club, and the Literary Authors Group of Winthrop. She also assisted with the Winthrop/Chelsea Elder Services. Prior to her retirement, Judy was employed as an Educator for the Saugus Public School System. For guestbook and directions, visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com.