Lynn — Priscilla M. O’Brien, age 77, and a longtime resident of Lynn, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, in Salem Hospital.
Born in Haverhill on Sept. 21, 1938, she was the daughter of the late John and Oriena (Ross) O’Brien. Priscilla was a longtime communicant and parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Lynn. In her earlier years, she served as a nun with the Dominican Sisters and also worked as a telephone operator. As time went on, Priscilla served as a cook for many years to St. Jean’s Parish in Lynn as well as St. Mary’s Church, serving under Monsignor Garrity. She served as treasurer for St. Mary’s for their St. Vincent de Paul Society as well as a Parish lector, BINGO helper, assisting at the Church fairs, and a member of the Medjugorje Prayer Group. She was active with the Bread of Life Food Pantry with her dear friend, Fr. Michael Ferraro. She was a lover of animals and loved her many outings and spending time with her friends, specifically the times at Honey Dew Donuts. She was very loved by everyone she encountered, most especially her neighbors, many friends, and the St. Mary’s community. Besides her friends, Priscilla is survived by many scattered cousins.
Service information: A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, in St. Mary’s Church, 8 So. Common St., Lynn, at 12:05 p.m. An hour of visitation will be held in the church prior to the funeral Mass from 11 a.m., to 12 Noon. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Haverhill, MA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Priscilla’s memory may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 8 So. Common St., Lynn, MA 01902. For online condolences, please visit Cuffemcginn.com.