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.
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. 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.