PITTSFIELD-Donald D. O’Brien, 87, passed away Thursday, January 14 at Berkshire Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Worcester, son of J. Augustin and Gertrude (Sullivan) O’Brien, he attended Worcester Public Schools, The College of the Holy Cross and The Seminary at Moontreal, Canada.
Donald worked in Retail Management most of his life, also he and his wife Mary owned and operated the Hampton Terrace Bed and Breakfast in Lenox from 1968 thru 1999.
He was an avid supporter of and a volunteer at Tanglewood Music Festival in Lenox for over 25 years.
Mr O’Brien leaves his wife, the former Mary L. Williamson of Leicester, MA, three daughters, Mary Ellen Ferrel and her husband, Michael of Longmeadow, MA, Rebecca A. O’Brien of Silverthorne, CO, Sara A. Aserr and her husband, Frank of Pittsfield, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild. He is predeceased by his two sons, John A. and William O’Brien and his daughter, Margaret M. Colt.
Visiting hours will be Monday, January 18 from 9:00 to 10:15 AM at CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester with at Mass at 11:00 AM at St. Aloysius-St. Jude Church, 489 Pleasant St., Leicester. Interment will be in St. Roch’s Cemetery, Oxford.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St, Ann Church, 134 Main St., Lenox, MA 01240. For directions and online condolences please visit www.callahanfay.com.