Elizabeth J. (O’Brien) Brennan, 89, of Wayland, formerly of Belmont, died peacefully and comfortably at her residence on April 17, 2022, following a period of declining health.
She was born in Boston on December 5, 1932 the daughter of the late George H. O’Brien and Florence E. (Reardon) O’Brien.
She was the beloved wife for 64 years of Joseph P. Brennan of Wayland. Loving mother of Kathleen M. Ustas and her husband John S. Ustas of Scituate; Joseph P. Brennan, Jr. and his wife Tara Brennan of Waltham and Stephen J. Brennan and his wife Samantha Brennan of Southborough. Cherished grandmother of Brian J. Ustas, Kristine M. Ustas, Kathleen E. Ustas, Cira N. Brennan, Pierce J. Brennan, Elizabeth H. Brennan and James S. Brennan.
Elizabeth has been a resident of Wayland for the past 20 years and spent the majority of her life in Belmont. She graduated from Regis College with a BA in Education. She was an accomplished artist and teacher, painting in many different mediums, and exhibiting her work locally. She was a member of the Copley Society of Boston, Arts Wayland and the W Gallery. She also enjoyed summers in Scituate from a young age, forming many lasting memories. Elizabeth was devoted to her husband, children, grandchildren and core group of life-long friends, they were the center of her life.
Visitations will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:15 am at the
John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Road, (off Rt. 30), Wayland.
Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 11:30 am at Good Shepherd Parish at St. Zepherin Church, 99 Main St (Rt. 27), Wayland.
Interment will follow in the Brennan family lot in North Cemetery, Wayland.
In lieu of flowers, her family kindly suggests that gifts in Elizabeth’s memory may be sent to Catholic Charities of Boston, 275 West Broadway. Boston, MA 02127 and would be greatly appreciated.
For condolences and directions please visit www.johncbryantfuneralhome.com/