Obituaries

Canton Obituary: David J. O'Brien

The following is from the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home:

David J. O’Brien, age 55, of Kingston, and formerly of Canton, passed away July 27 at the South Shore Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Boston, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School where he was a member of the 1976 Championship Hockey Team.

David was a kind unassuming person who enjoyed spending time with his family, loved ocean and his Irish Setter Seamus.

He was a manager for Rite Aid in Hingham, Rockland and most recently in Plymouth.

Beloved husband of the late Barbara (Miller). Father of Michael of Kingston and Meaghan O’Brien of FL. Loving son of Helen R. (Flaherty) O’Brien of Canton and the late John J. O’Brien. Brother of Elaine Kelly and her husband Richard Lang of Marshfield and Gregory E. O’Brien of Canton.

Also survived by his loving Fiancé Denise Clark of Hull and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington St. in Canton, Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Funeral mass at St. Gerard Majella Church Wednesday morning at 10. Burial private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to “Our Neighbors in Need” c/o St. Gerard Majella Church 1860 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021.



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