Lawrence “Larry” P. O’Brien

O’Brien, Lawrence “Larry” P. of Hingham, formerly of South Boston, May 11, 2009. Beloved husband of Irene M. (Mitchell) O’Brien of Hingham. Loving father of Paul “Skip” Smith of Stowe, Vt. and Destiny I. O’Brien of Hingham and the late Michelle O’Brien and Robert W. Smith USMC Ret. Brother of Thomas O’Brien of Brockton, Robert O’Brien of Woburn, Ellie Blanco of NH, Carole McDonough of South Boston, and the late Sis Melanson. In addition to his children , he was a loving “Grampy” to 6 grandchildren, including Morgan B. Smith of VT, six great grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews. Mr. O’Brien was the owner and operator of O’Brien Exxon Tire and Brake in South Boston for 45 years before retiring in 1991. He was a former member of the Bare Cove Fire Museum in Hingham and he donated his time at the Gifford Cat Shelter in Brighton. Larry enjoyed traveling, gardening and was an avid Red Sox fan. He was a man that no one ever had reason to speak badly of and was always the first to offer help to family and friends in need. He was an honest, upstanding man who worked hard and took care of his family. He fought bravely and without complaint through a two year battle with cancer. He will be dearly missed and remembered fondly by many friends and loved ones. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., HINGHAM, Saturday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass in Church of the Resurrection, Hingham at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours Friday 4- 8 PM. Burial in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Weymouth. Donations in memory of Lawrence may be made to Norwell Visiting Nurses Assoc. and Hospice, 91 Longwater Circle Norwell, MA 02061