Mr. Ernest E. "Ted" O'Brien, 94, of Milford MA, died early Saturday morning (March 19, 2016) at Countryside Healthcare of Milford after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Rita C. (Moore) O'Brien.

Mr. O'Brien was born in Milford MA, the son of the late Ernest and the late Irene (Haley) O'Brien. He was a graduate of Milford High School, Class of 1939. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps in December of 1941 and served four years of duty.

Mr. O'Brien was a lifelong resident of Milford and a longtime member of the Milford Fire Department, serving from 1945 to 1980.  He was a former president of the Milford Firefighters Association. He was also a Past Commander of the John W. Powers American Legion Post #59 and had served as a manager for the Post #59 American Legion Baseball team. He was also an active member of St. Mary's Church.

Mr. O'Brien was also a lifelong member of the Milford Town Democratic Party and a former town meeting member. He was also a former Trustee of the Milford Geriatric Authority and a member of the Milford Senior Center Building Committee.

Known to everyone as "Ted" he was always willing and eager to help those through the church, senior center or anyone in need. Ted's family was always the main focus of his life. He devoted his life to caring for his wife Rita and watching over his whole family. Ted loved to vacation at Cape Cod and Weirs Beach with his family and to join fellow Marines at their annual reunions. Ted had a larger than life personality and touched many people along the way. He was a life well lived.

Along with his beloved wife of 62 years, he is survived by his 5 Children: Ernest E. O'Brien III and his wife Paula of Westminster MA, Mary (O'Brien) O'Leary and her husband Stephen of Milford MA, James O'Brien of Pawtucket RI, Patrick O'Brien and his wife Donna of Hopkinton MA and Theresa (O'Brien) Gaines and her husband Michael of Preston CT. He is also survived by 8 Grandchildren: Patrick O'Brien and his wife Jennie, Daniel O'Brien, Michael O'Leary, Conor O'Brien, Taylor O'Brien, Liam O'Brien, Haley Gaines and Ross Gaines; 1 Great Grandson: Teddy James O'Brien; and several nieces & nephews.

His funeral, with Military Honors, will be held Wednesday (March 23rd) at 9am from the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, 44 Congress Street, Milford MA followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 19 Winter Street, Milford MA. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Milford MA. Visiting hours will be Tuesday (March 22nd) from 4pm to 7pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Friends of GAM, Inc., 1 Countryside Drive, Milford MA 01757  Attention: Resident Activities Fund