Mary (Boyd) O’Brien
November 20, 1932 – September 22, 2026
Resident of Holbrook, MA
Mary (Boyd) O’Brien, a longtime resident of Holbrook, passed away September 22, 2026, at the age of 93. Born in Boston, she was one of 11 children of James and Barbara Boyd. She loved socializing with her friends, going to the casino, and scratch tickets. Her favorite holiday was St. Patrick’s Day. Mary was known for her Irish Breads, and she made the best mashed potatoes with cream and Irish butter. She enjoyed having tea with her wonderful neighbor Karen, giving out candy for Halloween, and the Holbrook Council on Aging’s cookouts and activities. Mary loved her children and her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.
Beloved wife of the late John P. O’Brien. Loving mother of John “Jackie” O’Brien and his wife Alice of Holbrook, MaryEllen Creutz of Holbrook, and the late Kevin O’Brien. Cherished grandmother of Sean, Allyson, and Kelly O’Brien of Holbrook, Stefani and her husband Mike Nichols of Abington, Kerrie O’Brien of Whitman, Ryan Creutz of Attleboro, Garrett and his wife Samantha Creutz of Attleboro, and great-grandmother of Jackson, Lucas, Thomas, and Baby Creutz due in December 2026. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Hurley Currie Funeral Home, 127 So. Franklin St. (Rt. 37), Holbrook on Wednesday, September 30th at 9:15am followed by a funeral mass at St. Joseph Church in Holbrook at 10am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, September 29th from 4-7pm. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.
Services
Visitation
- September 29, 2026
- 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
- Hurley Funeral Home
127 S. Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343
Funeral Service
- September 30, 2026
- 10:00 am
- St. Joseph Church, 153 South Franklin St., Holbrook, MA 02343
Interment
- Interment immediately following services
- Blue Hill Cemetery, 700 West St., Braintree, MA 02184
Garrett, Samantha , Ryan ,Maryellen and family,
We are very sorry to hear of your grandmother/ mother Mary’s passing. We never had the opportunity to meet her but she was descibed as a very sweet and amazing lady. Abbie and I are very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace and may your family be surrounded by all the beautiful memories you had with her during her lifetime. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
I will always remember Mary’s smiling face and hearing her say “Dee Dee are you getting tea can you please get me some too “
And even if I wasn’t getting one myself my mind would change and two it was followed by a fun conversation together
Mary you will be missed
Mary has been an important part of our neighborhood and a beloved friend. Last time we spoke, she was very happy, as she usually was, loving and caring, too.
Our sincere condolences to you who loved her. You’ll all be in our prayers.
The Tynan Family
Mary
You were always a lady with those “Irish Blue Eyes with a glint of mischief “ may you RIP
Sue S Holbrook MA
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Maryellen and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, she was always so sweet.
May she rest in peace.
Maureen and family
To the family of Mary O’Brien please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss.
My mother was Barbara Patrick, Aunt Mary’s older sister who moved to Cleveland Ohio. I was lucky to get to know Aunt Mary the last few years, through phone calls. She was really great to talk to always to the point and so positive. We exchanged some cards and pictures. She sent me a photo of the Boyd family from the 1950’s that included my mom with me on her lap and my brother Jim sitting on one of our uncles laps. She also told me she thought I resembled my grandfather Boyd. She was a wonderful person. May she rest in peace.
Elliott and Margaret Patrick