Helen Josephine Fee O’Brien, age 90, passed away Friday at Apple Rehab (Mary Elizabeth) Nursing Center.
She was born in Bronx, NY on October 14, 1919 the daughter of James and Delia (Bridget) Fee. She married Daniel O’Brien of Sligo, Ireland on March 12, 1939. They retired to the area in 1990 before his passing in 1992.
Known for pride in her Irish heritage, she grew up 1st generation Irish in the Bronx before moving to Greenville, NY. A woman of strong faith, she was a communicant of St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church. She was a volunteer at the Irish American Club, Alonon, and was a mentor and great friend to many.
Mrs. O’Brien is survived by her children, Maureen (Ron) Adams of Mystic, Rita Sheehan of Stony Pt, NY, James (Dorothy) O’Brien of The Thousand Islands, NY, Timmy O’Brien of Bronx, NY, Kathy O’Brien (Frank) Flavin of Listowel, Kerry, Ireland, and Kenny (Val) O’Brien of Groton, 21 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and great nieces and great-nephew. She was predeceased by her siblings, James, Margaret, Dolly, Mary, Andrew; a grandson, James O’Brien, and a great-grandson, Andre Adams.
Her family will greet relatives and friends at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic on Monday from 5-7pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church, Groton on Tuesday at 10am. Burial will be at Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice (www.hospicesect.org) or Mary Elizabeth Recreation Dept (Apple Rehab) 28 Broadway, Mystic.
Her family would like to thank Mary Elizabeth volunteers & staff, St. Patrick Church volunteers, Mystic River Homes, and St. Mary’s Church.
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