Georgette O'Brien

Georgette Haskins O’Brien, age 79, of Milford, beloved wife of James O’Brien, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Georgie was born in Pittsfield, MA to the late Roger and Blanche Haskins. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1956 and worked at Sikorsky Aircraft prior to raising her family. She played in the Milford housewives and Industrial softball leagues, womens golf leagues at Orange Hills and Woodhaven Country Clubs and was a proud member of the Roaming Red Hatters. She deeply loved her family, friends, and church and spent every day making their worlds brighter. Besides her husband, she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Robert Riordan, son, Darrin O’Brien, beloved grandchildren, Danielle O’Brien, Ryan Riordan, Joseph O’Brien and Katherine Riordan, and many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was pre-deceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Stanley Olsson and beloved niece and nephew, Mary and Lawrence Olsson. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 10:30 am The First United Church of Christ, 34 West Main Street, Milford, CT. Friends may call Monday, November 13, 2017, between the hours of 5-8 pm at the Smith Funeral Home, 135 North Broad Street, Milford, CT. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Milford Operation Mainstream, 49 Baxter Lane, Milford, CT 06460 or The First United Church of Christ Organ Fund, 34 West Main Street, Milford, CT 06460.