O’BRIEN, Ann C. “Nancy” (Kennedy) Of Dedham surrounded by her loving family, February 16, 2017. Beloved wife of 66 years to Francis W. O’Brien, Norfolk County Commissioner. Loving mother of Francis M. O’Brien and his wife Mariann of Canton, Marlene M. McLeish and her husband Paul of Norwood, Jacqueline A. Conley and her husband Kevin of Dedham, and Cynthia A. Glennon and her husband Thomas of Dedham. Loving grandmother of David, William, Jeffrey, Gregory, Amanda, Sean, and Patrick. Great-grandmother of Annabelle, Sophia, Evan, and Aiden. Sister of Mary A. Donovan of Dedham and the late Margaret E. Bradbury. Daughter of the late Martin J. and Bridget A. Kennedy. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Nancy was a graduate of Dedham High School Class of 1949, captain of the Cheerleading Squad and an original member of the Dedham High School Boosters Club. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a kind, gentle and generous woman who cherished being surrounded by her family and friends. Nancy will be sorely missed by all those who loved her.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Dedham at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at the funeral home Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 4-8pm. Interment in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Nancy’s memory to the Deirdre Spada Benefit Fund, 37 Tower St. Dedham, MA 02026. For directions and guestbook, gfdoherty.com.