Carol O'Brien

Carol S. Oâ??Brien, 80, of Colonial Heights, peacefully passed from this life on Friday, January 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Oâ??Brien. She is survived by her daughter, Ann (Kent) Bradshaw; grandson, Ryan Oâ??Hallahan; siblings, Rosalie Grindle, Adrian (Audrey) Sewall, Alan (Marion) Sewall, and Tony (Diane) Sewall, all of Maine and Alden (Marilyn) Sewall, Jr. of Florida. Carol retired from Virginia Linen Service after 38 years. She enjoyed annual trips home to Maine, assisting and fellowship at Trinity United Methodist Church and spending time with her many cherished, long-time friends. As a mother and grandmother, she was a blessing in every way. Her gentle nature and quick smile will be missed by all who knew her. Her family would like to thank Masseyâ??s â??angelsâ? for their ever present, kindhearted attention and the gracious people from hospice for their support. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 103 S. Adams St., Petersburg, VA, on Sunday, January 25, 2009 from 5 to 7 pm. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Monday, January 26, 2009 at Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, Petersburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 980214, Richmond, VA 23298-0214 or Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Road, Suite 710, Richmond, VA 23226. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .