Rose E. O’Brien (Harkins) age 88 of Canton passed away February 5th at Hancock Park and Nursing Center in Quincy. Born in Clonmany County, Donegal, Ireland she came to the United States at the age of 21. She previously lived in Roslindale before moving to Canton in 1975. She worked as a Book Binder for the Boston Public Library for many years before retiring.
Beloved wife of the late Matthew F., Jr. Step-mother of John O’Brien and his wife Cathy of Mashpee, Paul O’Brien and his wife Jane of Braintree, Mark O’Brien and his wife Ann Marie of Canton, Jane Negronida and her husband Tim of Highland Park, IL and Mary McGovern and her husband Phil of Chicago, IL. Cousin of Mary Biggins of Quincy. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Thursday 4-8 pm. Funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Church, Randolph Friday at 12 noon. Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Mary’s Church 211 N. Main St. Randolph, MA 02368.