Obituary

Susan Marie (Brelsford) O’Brien, 69 of Charlton MA and previously a resident of N. Grafton MA. Left us peacefully on 2/11/18 at 11:11 a.m. surrounded by her family at St. Vincent’s Hosp. after a valiant fight for life. Born in Bridgeport CT on 1/2/49 & grew up in Milford CT. Her daughter Tracey Lynn (O’Brien) Coleman & her precious granddaughter Kathryn Coleman of Southbridge, MA/previously of Bristol, CT. Sue spent the last 54 years with her high school sweetheart, best friend, caregiver and husband Dennis M. O’Brien. She was predeceased by her parents Jean (Martin) & Warren Brelsford of CT, VA and Charlton MA. Sue was the Office Manager of O’Brien Truckers for the past 40 years and previously worked in the hi-tech world at Data General, Westboro & then retired from EMC, Hopkinton. She was the eldest of eight brothers and sisters: Warren Brelsford, Spanaway WA (Warren & Veronica); Kathie (Brelsford) & Fred Pick, Rogersville TN (Billy, Brian & Natasha); Wayne Brelsford, VA Beach VA (Tricia & Ed, Jeremiah & Cathy, Tiffany & Cory); Timothy Brelsford, Milford CT (Jennifer, Timothy Jr., Dylan, Ashley & Jamie); Jeanie (Brelsford) Dears/Granger (Eric & Heather, Erin & Jordan), Bristol TN; Valerie (Brelsford) Kelly, Vincentown NJ (Kevin & Mary Kate, Samantha); Scott Brelsford (Jonathon, Sean & Alexandra), Naugatuck CT. She had a large extended family that includes all of her street rod friends. Sue lived an amazing life since meeting Dennis and traveled to many car shows in their 1934 Ford panel truck. Sue loved to travel especially to Maui and she enjoyed scrapbooking. She was a two time breast cancer survivor and a fighter to the bitter end. Sue was a dedicated wife, mother/best friend and an amazing grandmother. Please remember her for her contagious laugh and caring ways.

Friends and family may call on Saturday from 11 am - 3 pm at Robert J. Miller Funeral Home, 366 School Street, Webster, MA followed by a service at 3 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure or a charity of one’s choice. To leave a condolence to the family please visit: RJMillerfunerals.net

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