Lowell – Francis Patrick “Frank” O’Brien, III, age 70, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, at the Westford House. He was the son of the late Francis P. O’Brien and the late Rhoda (Paine) O’Brien.
Frank grew up in Tewksbury and attended Saint William’s School, Keith Academy, and the Brooks School for one year. He was a standout athlete and an excellent football player. Unfortunately, an injury during his prep year at the Brooks School caused irreparable brain damage.
Despite this, Frank lived independently. He was easygoing and happy-go-lucky. He loved walking, frequently traversing the city of Lowell, where he was well-known and loved by many.
Frank leaves behind his sister, Sharon O’Brien of Somersworth,NH, and his brother, Carroll O’Brien, and his wife, Carol, of Nashua. He is also survived by his two nephews, Christopher O’Brien of Nashua and Shaun O’Brien and his wife, Alyssa, of Durham, NH. Additionally, he leaves behind his grandnephews, many cousins, and numerous friends throughout Lowell.
You are welcome to attend his funeral Mass on Thursday July 18, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Saint Patrick Church, 282 Suffolk St, Lowell, MA 01854, followed by procession to Saint Patrick Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in his memory to Jimmy Fund 10 Brookline Pl, Brookline, MA 02445 https://www.jimmyfund.org/ways-to-give/, Compassus Hospice https://compassuslivingfoundation.org/give/, or another charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Mahoney Funeral Home, 187 Nesmith Street, Lowell, MA find us on facebook or visit www.MahoneyFuneralHome.com.
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I went Keith Academy and played football with Frank. When Keith closed in our Junior Year our Class of 1971 scattered to many different schools throughout the area to finish our last year of High School. Frank and Timmy Rourke went off to Brooks School and I visited them a few times. I was deeply saddened when Frank was injured, he was a top student at Keith, an excellent Fullback and Linebacker on our team and an all-around great guy.
My sympathy to all his family and thanks for the care you showed this fine man.
For three years I sat in the B class with Frank at Keith Academy . Lots of laughs and good times. My fondest memories however were the times on the football field. Frank and so many others were part of a special group of guys who comprised the last team Keith fielded. Frank you were a hell of a hard hitting player , rest in peace my old teammate until we all meet again may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Frank was one of my Great teammates on Offense and Defense in 1969. At Keith Academy. There wasn’t any nonsense from Frank.
He was a gamer. A tough hard nose player. It was so unfortunate that he got injured in a game he truly enjoyed. It was a pleasure playing with Frank. A Great Person. He will be missed by family and friends. My deepest sympathies and condolences to his wife and family.
I was a classmate of Frank’s at Keith Academy. Frank was a good football player, but more important a kind and gentle person (ok not on the football field). He was also very smart. In physics class he tried to teach me how to use a slide rule, to no effect. The terrible misfortune he suffered is a tragedy. Rest in peace Frank.
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