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James Thomas O'Brien

In Loving Memory

James Thomas “Jim” O’Brien

Date of BirthMarch 24, 1948
Passed Away OnAugust 10, 2011
At Age63 years
Resident ofBeaumont, TX
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James “Jim” Thomas O’Brien, 63, of Beaumont, kicked the bucket Wednesday, August 10, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born March 24, 1948, in Levittown, New York, to Eleanor Christ O’Brien and James Joseph O’Brien; and had been a resident of Beaumont since 1966. Jim was a substitute teacher for West Brook High School in Beaumont.

Jim is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Sylvia Richardson; seven children, Paul O’Brien and his wife, Sarah of Denver, Colorado, John O’Brien of Earth, Joseph O’Brien of Silsbee, Therese O’Brien and Mary O’Brien both of Denver, Colorado, Nathaniel O’Brien and Stephen O’Brien both of Beaumont; grandchildren, Anastasia and Leah O’Brien; his mother, Paulette and Mack of Williamstown, Massachusetts; sisters, Bonnie O’Brien of Lexington, Georgia, Michelle Vibert Guigue and her husband Jean Louis of Paris, France and Jacqueline O’Brien of Williamstown, Massachusetts; and many other loving family members.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2011, at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 4445 Avenue A, Beaumont, with interment to follow at Knupple Cemetery, Silsbee, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2011, with a gathering of his family and friends to follow at Broussard’s.

Special thanks to Jeff Chavez, Dr. Russell Stovall, Diana Noone, and the many doctors and nurses who served Jim and our family with dignity. We also wish to recognize the students, faculty and staff at West Brook High School for their love and support throughout Jim’s illness.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 4445 Avenue A, Beaumont, Texas 77705 or to the charity of one’s choice.

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Services

Visitation

Rosary

Broussard’s

1605 N Major Drive

Beaumont, TX 77713

August 12, 2011

6:00 p.m.

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Visitation

Gathering of family & friends

Broussard’s

1605 N Major Drive

Beaumont, TX 77713

August 12, 2011

To follow Rosary

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Funeral Service

Mass of Christian Burial

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church

4445 Avenue A

Beaumont, TX 77705

August 13, 2011

10:00 a.m.

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Interment

Knupple Cemetery

Silsbee

Silsbee, TX 77656

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Memorial Service

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church

4445 Avenue A

Beaumont, TX 77705

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Condolences (76)

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Cindy and Nicolas Rusmisel Beaumont, TX September 6, 2011
O'Brien family, you all are in our prayers
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Carole and Paul Mattingly Houston, TX August 16, 2011
Dear Sylvia and family:
Paul and I live in Houston now and have just learned of Jim's passing during this week's visit to Beaumont. Reading all of the tributes to Jim from his students and colleagues lets us know that he truly found his calling. What inspiring accolades!
Paul first met Jim when he bought a car from him over twenty years ago. I remember visting your home when your children were very young and admiring your "cornfield" in the heart of Beaumont. I particularlly remember little Terese and her resemblance to a photo of St. Terese of Lisieux that Jim showed us.
I'll bet by now that Jim has met St. Terese and that they are having a ball joking and laughing together!

Many prayers and hugs to all of you!

Carole and Paul
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Bill Christian Beaumont, TX August 14, 2011
Dear O'Brien Family:
Like so many others who have expressed their heart felt feelings for Jim I would join in as well in saying what a privilege it was for me to have had the opportunity to work with Jim as a fellow substitute at West Brook over the past several years. After meeting Jim during my first week at West Brook he instantly made me feel as though we had been friends for much longer than our brief time together. In the days & months that followed we visited often sharing our thoughts about everything from religion ,politics.education, and stories about family members. I'll never forget the day Jim confided in me about his medical diagnosis & the thoughts each of us shared about the future. I always looked forward to seeing him at West Brook each day knowing that before the day was over he & I would find time at some point to visit about what was going on in the world as well as within our families. He was a loving & caring friend that I had the good fortune of knowing for a brief time. God bless all of the O'Brien family during this time of grief.