O’brien, Clara Margaret

Clara Margaret O’brien of Amston, passed away on November 16, 2022 at Hartford Hospital due to a terminal illness. Clara was born on March 11, 1958, the daughter of Sara (De Francesco) Lesage of Amston. Clara married her beloved husband David P. O’brien on December 29, 1990. The couple made their home and raised their family in Amston. Clara had a 44 year-long, successful career as a Nurse. She also held a master’s degree in health care administration which started her 28-year-long career at Starling Physicians Eye Center in New Britain. Clara will be remembered fondly and with love for her dedication to her family, her faith, and her community. Her loss will be mourned by many, but especially by her husband of 32 years, David; her mother, Sara Lesage; her triplet children, Megan of Amston, Sean of Windsor, Kyle of Rocky Hill; three brothers and spouses, Alfred (Isabella) Lesage of Wolcott, Brian (Katherine) Lesage of Burlington, Denis (Lisa “Monique”) Lesage of Johnson City, TN; very special friends, Kathy Shea, Maggie Sweeney, Karen Cookish and Susan Zottola; and many extended family members and friends. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 26th at 10:00AM at the Church of the Holy Family, Church St. Hebron. Burial will be private. Clara respected the Eye Center Physicians and was very proud of her staff. Being a Nurse, Clara was passionate about the care and well-being of her patients. In lieu of flowers, donations in Clara’s memory may be made to the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Clara’s oncology Physicians, Dr. Heather Einstein, Dr. Paul Vignati and the entire staff at Hartford Hospital for their compassionate care. For a complete obituary or to express a condolence to Clara’s family, please visit: www.auroramc carthyfuneralhome.com