Maureen Anne (Callahan) Brien

SALISBURY — Maureen Anne (Callahan) Brien, 81, of Prospect Mountain Road, died peacefully on Nov. 2, 2020.

Maureen was born April 25, 1939, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She graduated from St. Vincent Ferrer High School in Manhattan in 1957. 

While employed at the First National City Bank of New York in Manhattan, she met the love of her life, Harold. They married in 1959 and moved to Salisbury with their three children in 1969. 

Maureen was dedicated to raising her family and enjoyed helping people, young and old. She worked as a teacher’s aide at Salisbury Central School and as a home healthcare provider throughout the Northwest Corner. 

She also enjoyed volunteering in the community, especially at Salisbury Town Hall and Noble Horizons Retirement Community.

Maureen greatly appreciated the care she received while living at Geer Village for the past four years. Her love of conversation and great sense of humor will be missed by all who knew her.

Maureen is survived by her sons, Joseph Brien of West Cornwall and Kevin O’Brien of Sharon; and two grandchildren, Cody O’Brien of Guyton, Ga., and Sabrina O’Brien of East Canaan. 

She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Harold J. Brien Jr.; a daughter, Bridget Anne Brien; and a son, Timothy Patrick Brien.

A memorial for family and friends will be held in the spring.

Arrangements are under the care of the Kenny Funeral Home in Sharon.

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