O’BRIEN, Judith A. (O’Connor), of Winthrop, Hudson, NH, and Acton, ME, passed away on March 2, 2017, at the age of 81. Born in Melrose, she was the beloved daughter of the late Francis P. and Julia (Sheerin) O’Connor. She was a long time resident of Winthrop. She was the devoted wife of James P. O’Brien and the loving mother of James J. O’Brien of Hooksett, NH, John O’Brien and his wife Sandra of Wilmington and Joseph O’Brien of Winthrop. Adored grandmother of Jim O’Brien and his wife Bridget, and Joe, John and Christopher O’Brien. She was the dear sister of 8 siblings, who have all predeceased her. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held in the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Tues, March 7, between 9-11am. A Funeral Mass will follow in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will take place in St. Patrick Cemetery 71 Derry Rd, Hudson, NH on Weds, March 8, at 11:30am. Please go directly to the cemetery and meet at the entrance. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Viking Pride Foundation PO Box 37, Winthrop, MA. 02152. For guestbook and directions, please visit, www.mauricekirbyfh.com.