Barbara Lee O'Brien (nee Bennett)

May 23, 1954 - February 26, 2022

Barbara Lee (Bennett) O'Brien, age 67, of Concord Twp., peacefully passed away on February 26, 2022, at the Hospice of the Western Reserve in Euclid, Ohio. Barbara was born on May 23, 1954, in East Cleveland. Loving daughter of the late Robert and Mary Alice Bennett; devoted wife of 41 years to William O'Brien; cherished sister of Linnea Bubnow (husband Boris); brothers-in-law Tim (wife Lorraine) O'Brien and Kevin O'Brien; aunt Mary Swanson and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Barbara graduated from West Geauga High School in 1972 and earned an associate nursing degree from Lakeland Community College in1974. After graduation, Barbara's nursing career included working at the Hospice of the Western Reserve, Madison Health Care, Wickliffe Country Place, Hillcrest Hospital, Geauga Hospital and as a case worker for Cuyahoga workman's comp department.

She loved her work and helping others. She loved music, gardening, vacations in Florida, and collecting koala bears. 

Private interment at Concord Township cemetery. 

The family suggests contributions in her memory to Hospice of the Western Reserve and Lake Humane Society