Mary Christine O'Brien passed away suddenly at her home in Melrose, on Friday, September 12, 2014. She was 61 years of age. Mary was born in Melrose on November 8, 1952, was raised in Melrose, graduated from St. Mary's Grammar School and attended Melrose High School. She has been a lifelong resident of Melrose and St. Mary's Church in Melrose; where she worked as the cook at the rectory for many years. Mary had a heart of gold, was always there to help those family and friends in need, took wonderful care of her parents throughout their lives and would give you the shirt off her back. She was a lover of animals, a voracious reader and history buff and a wonderful cook. Mary and her mother Anne O'Brien cooked for the residents of the Levi Gould retirement Home in Melrose for many years. She was the loving mother of Daniel S. O'Brien & Deborah of Springfield. Caring daughter of the late Francis B. & Anne (O'Keefe) O'Brien. Cherished sister of Paula Govostes & her late husband Diamond of Everett, John J. O' Brien & his wife Carol of Malden, Timothy J. O'Brien & his wife Sheri of Holliston, James B. O'Brien & his late wife Terri of Melrose and Andrea L. Coleman & her husband Dan of Saugus. Loving niece of Patricia & Ed Devine, Christopher O'Keefe & his partner Earl, Ellen O'Keefe & Joan O'Keefe. Best friend of Joni (Reggio) Nigro. Loving aunt of numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Wednesday September 17th from 8:30-10:00AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, Herbert St. Melrose, at 10:30AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, 103 Vision Way, Bloomfield, CT 06002 or @ www.fidelco.org.