Julie Ann (O'Brien) Ramalho age 65, a longtime resident of Lowell, MA, lost her courageous battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at her home with her husband and family by her side on November 27, 2025.
She was born on May 30, 1960, Julie was the daughter of Allen and Patricia Thain. She graduated from Billerica High School in 1978. She was a paraprofessional for many years at the Wang School in Lowell and always spoke so highly about her students. Julie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her frequent visits to Encore and Foxwood Casino along with summer vacationing at Loon Mountain.
Julie is survived by her beloved husband Arthur W. Ramalho, Jr. of 33 years and her son, Charles Lyle and his wife Kelly of Mount Pleasant, SC; her daughter Casey Ramalho and her wife Lakisha of Dracut. She is the proud grandmother of David, Elizabeth, Zayn and Cash. Her step son Jeremy and his wife Carly of Corinth, TX, step daughter Joselyn and her husband David of Round Rock, TX. Julie is also survived by her mother Patricia Thain of Dracut, her sister Tracey Greenwood and her husband Joseph of Dracut, her sister Rhonda Sweet and her partner William Paskiewicz of Lowell, and her brother Corey Thain and his wife Jessica of Frisco, TX.
Julie also leaves behind her extended Ramalho family, David of Hollis, NH, Susan Keefe and her husband Frank of Tyngsboro, Cathy Trask and her husband Michael of Merrimack, NH and Joseph Ramalho of Dracut along with many nieces and nephews.
Julie was predeceased by her father Allen Thain, in 2005 and her brother Thomas O'Brien this past January 25th.
The Ramalho family would like to recognize and thank the staff of both Dana Faber of Boston and All Care Hospice service of Lynn.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to All Care Hospice Service at 210 Market St. Lynn, MA 01901
Family and friends are welcome to attend her calling hours on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 4 pm until 8 pm at the McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell, MA 01852. You are also welcome to attend her funeral service which will be held on Wednesday, at the funeral home at 10 am followed by procession for burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in East Chelmsford. Find us on Facebook or visit www.McDonoughFuneralHome.com to leave the family a message of condolence at any time.