Joan S. "Sue" O'Brien

April 14, 1937 – December 16, 2011
Place of Birth: 
Hornell NY
Place of Death: 
Canisteo NY
Residence: 
Canisteo NY
Age:
  74

Service Event Information

Private Ceremony
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Joan S. “Sue”  O'Brien

 

            Canisteo

 

Joan S. “Sue”  O'Brien, 74, of 61 Maple Street, passed away peacefully  Friday (December 16, 2011) at her home.

 

Born in Hornell, April 14, 1937, the daughter of Donald and Sarah  Woodard  Hicks, she had resided in Hornell during her early life, moving to Canisteo in 1965. She was a graduate of Hornell High School, Class of 1956, and had worked a short time at Marion Rohr’s in Hornell. During her time in Canisteo, Sue was a day care provider out of her home in Canisteo for many area children.   

 

She was predeceased by her parents, her son, Donald Kelly, her brother, Joseph Hicks and her sister Juanita Hutchinson.

 

She is survived by her husband, Michael O’Brien of Canisteo, who she married August 19, 1965, 2 daughters, Michele (David) Tinker of Canisteo and Victoria Harrison of Canisteo, 2 sons, James (Becky) O’Brien of West Virginia and Stephen (Diane) O’Brien of Avoca, 9 Grandchildren, Thomas (Bianca) O’Brien, Daniel O’Brien, Sean O’Brien, Aaron O’Brien. Emily Harrison, Andrew O’Brien, Ali Yanni, Joshua Harrison and Reanna Lemen, one great grand daughter, Faith Silva,  sisters-in-law, Barbara Hicks of Hornell, Lois Phillips of Bath, Joyce O’Brien of Florida, and Barbara Lynch of Virginia Beach ,nieces & nephews.

 

To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director at Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Canisteo.

 

Honoring Sue’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or services.

 

Friends may make memorial contributions to: Wimodaughsian Library,  19West Main Street, Canisteo, NY 14823 or to the Hornell Family YMCA, Center Street, Hornell, NY 14843.

 

Remembrances

Submitted by Tami on December 20, 2011 - 10:54am.

Words will never express how much Sue will be missed.  She was a wonderful person and I hope she is at peace.  All my love to the whole family, especially Mike, Shelly and Vicki.  You are my adopted family.  Love, Tami

Submitted by Colleen Briggs on December 19, 2011 - 11:51am.
Dear O'Brien Family,
 
We were so saddened by the news.  I wish that we could make it home for the holidays, but we can not this year.  I have many fond memories as a child visiting with Aunt Sue and will always remember her as a loving and giving person.  I remember when she met my two boys, it was a truly special moment for me and I wish she could have met our third child which I am currently expecting.  Our deepest sympathies are with you all in this very difficult time, we love and miss you all very much. 
 
Love,
Colleen, Jerry, Brandon and Bradley Briggs
(Currently stationed in Ft. Jackson, South Carolina)
Submitted by Dick & Marlene on December 18, 2011 - 8:37pm.

Mike and family,

So sorry for your loss, Sue was a very special person and will be dearly missed.  She's been thru alot in the past few years and can rest in peace now.   Sending prayers for your  strength to get thru this, especially at this time of year. 

Dick & Marlene

Submitted by Melissa D Ames on December 18, 2011 - 5:26pm.

My thoughts and prayers are with you for you loss

Submitted by Peggy Oakes VanAllen on December 17, 2011 - 10:21pm.

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