Haverhill – William T. O’Brien, 82, husband of Linda (Hevner) O’Brien, passed away August 9, 2019 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston with his loving family by his side.
Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Thomas A. and Mary E. (Herring) O’Brien. Raised and educated in Haverhill, he was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1955. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force Reserves and served his country honorably. Bill was employed as a Stockbroker and worked for many years at the former Western Electric and Lucent Technologies, where he retired. He was an avid athlete who played semi pro hockey for the Amesbury Maples. Bill was a big Boston sports fan, always cheering on his favorite teams. With his father coaching he played on a local softball team. Bill loved the beach and the ocean, and you could often find him surfcasting and bait fishing. He met his wife Linda while serving as a Purser on the Norwegian Cruise Line in the Caribbean. Bill loved to travel, all over the Caribbean Islands and Las Vegas. Never one to turn down a good card game, he was a member of the Garibaldi Club and was a well-known fixture there. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Bill is survived by his loving wife Linda, his daughters, Laureen Sanborn and her husband Michael of Amesbury; Michelle Hawley and her husband Stacey of Newburyport; his sister, Joanne M. Archambault of Haverhill; five grandchildren, Ethan Sanborn, Kaila Sanborn, Nick Hawley, Shay Hawley and Peyton Hawley; brothers in law, Kevin Buckley of Bradford, Larry Hevner and his wife Marion of Claremont, FL; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters M. Arline O’Brien and Patricia Buckley.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours Wednesday, August 14 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Funeral services will be on Thursday morning in the funeral home at 10:00AM. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Primrose Avenue, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Cammy O’Brien says
August 12, 2019 at 5:10 pmLinda, Joanne and family
Deepest condolences. A favorite cousin, have fond loving memories especially how good he was to my parents (his Uncle John and Aunt Kit),
Thinking of you. Hugs and love 🍀 Cousin Cammy
Joe Giampa says
August 12, 2019 at 7:50 pmRIP OB
Connie O’Brien says
August 15, 2019 at 2:49 pmLinda,Joanne and family
I echo what my sister Cammy said. Bill always was very caring and supportive to me and my family. I am with you in spirit . Wish I could be with you in person today. Hugs to you.
Cousins Connie & Carol
Jay yule says
August 15, 2019 at 6:22 pmTo Linda and the rest of the extended family . Sheila and I send our deepest sympathy. May Bill RIP.
Ed Strazdins says
August 15, 2019 at 9:34 pmLinda and family I’m sorry to hear about Bills’ passing. I saw the both of you at Mr Mike’s a few weeks back but was not able to say hello. I’ll keep you all in my prayers.