O'BRIEN, Barbara A. (MacMaster) Of Wellesley, October 21, 2015. Beloved wife of Richard T. O'Brien. Devoted and adored mother of Stephen T. O'Brien and his partner Triet Nguyen of Boston, Craig J. O'Brien and his wife Cheryl of Venice, FL, Suzanne M. O'Brien-Hurney and her husband Douglas of Millis, and Heather A. O'Brien of Boston. Nona to Maya and Benjamin Hurney. Daughter of the late Constance and Bud MacMaster. Sister to Barry MacMaster of Concord, Susan MacMaster of Natick, and Claire MacMaster and Peter Wostrel of Lanesville. Aunt to many beloved nieces and nephews in addition to many cherished friends.
A graduate of Framingham State College, she was an elementary school teacher in Holliston and Wellesley and a secretary at Hunnewell School in Wellesley. Longtime member of the Model A Ford Club of New England. Barbara was known for her devotion to the Red Sox, love of children, and all things Cape Cod. She had a beautiful smile that lit up her face and a contagious laugh.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington Street (Rt. 16) WELLESLEY, Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Paul's Church, Wellesley at 11:00am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at the funeral home on Monday, October 26th from 4:00-8:00pm. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara's memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital: giftfunds.stjude.org/barbaraaobrien, or mail to St. Jude Gift Funds, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142, Attn: 39125454.