- Date Of Birth: June 20, 1938
- Date Of Death: December 21, 2022
- State: Massachusetts
HAVERHILL – Ellen (McPhee) O’Brien, 84, passed away at her home on December 21, 2022. Ellen was born on June 20, 1938 to the late Robert J. and Mary P.
Ellen married George O’Brien in 1957 and had three beautiful children, Michael, Mark and Ellen Marie.
After the tragic loss of George and Michael in 1968 Ellen carried on as a single mother with courageous resilience and provided effortless devotion to Mark and Ellen Marie. Her ability to overcome this devastating circumstance gave insight into her ability to never accept defeat and always illuminate strength.
Ellen’s smile and sense of humor was infectious, her style was independently her own and she was most known for her fiery red hair. Her confidence was admirable, making it easy for her to captivate any room she entered. She provided unconditional love to all that surrounded her.
She is predeceased by her husband, children Michael and Ellen Marie, and brother James McPhee. She is survived by three sisters, Patricia, Roberta, and Mary; son in-law, Donny Campbell, son Mark O’Brien and his wife, Mara, of Winthrop; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
