Diana L. O'Brien Obituary (1945 - 2016)

Diana L. (Gaskill) OBrien, a longtime resident of the Highlands section of Lowell, died peacefully on Saturday February 27, 2016 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Norris F. OBrien. Born in Nebraska City, Nebraska on August 14, 1945, she was the only daughter born to the late Carl O. and Anna (Sedoris) Gaskill. Diana was educated in Nebraska schools. She later moved to Massachusetts with her husband and was employed for more than 25 years by Silicon Transistor Corporation. She then went on to work at Microsemi in Lawrence until her retirement in 2012. Diana is survived by her daughter, Erin M. OBrien of Brooklyn, NY; a brother, Louis Gaskill and his wife, Annette of Nebraska City, NE; her brothers- and sisters-in-law, Neal and Kathleen OBrien of Sandwich, MA, and Wayne and Linda OBrien of Liberty Township, OH. She was the loving aunt of Lindsey Flynn, Lannan OBrien and Robert OBrien and grand aunt to Kellan OBrien Flynn. Diana was surrounded by many dear friends in her lifetime including Sonia del Llano, Ed Fonseca, and Cheav and Khanya Chhoy, who all extended her many acts of kindness. In her loving memory, please do the same for others. Relatives and friends may call at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen Street, CHELMSFORD on Thursday March 3, 2016 from 11 AM until 1 PM. A procession to St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel, 96 Riverneck Road, Chelmsford will follow with a committal service at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dianas name may be made to the charity of ones choice. Visitation March 3, 2016 11:00am - 1:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information March 3, 2016 1:30pm, Saint Joseph Cemetery 96 Riverneck Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Saint Joseph Cemetery 96 Riverneck Road Chelmsford, MA 01824