Obituary of Mildred E. O'Brien

Mildred E. “Milly” O’Brien, 71, of Amsterdam passed away January 4, 2021. Born in Kingston, PA on July 28, 1949, and was the daughter of the late Leland and Theodora (Lubinski) Grey.

She is survived by five daughters Renea (Orlando) Pacheco of Caroga Lake, Patricia (Rich) Payne of Broadalbin, Maureen O’Brien of Mariaville, Mary O’Brien of Broadalbin, and Megan Neilson of Amsterdam. Two brothers Blynn Grey of PA, and Daniel Grey of Scotia, and three sisters Grace Lutz of PA, Marsha Cragle of PA, and Jayne McDermott of PA, ten grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

Besides her parents Milly is predeceased by two sons Edmund Patrick O’Brien III, and Michael Patrick O’Brien.

Milly was a graduate of Lake Lehman High School in Lehman, PA. She moved to Amsterdam in 1970, and was employed by Coleco Industry for 12 years; she also worked as a Home Health Aid for 5 years in and around Amsterdam. Prior to her retirement in 2009 Milly worked for Gentiva in Amsterdam. Milly enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services will be held privately, and at the convenience of the family. She will be laid to rest in the family plot of the Fairview Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010.

In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Milly can be made to the American Heart Association, 4 Atrium Drive #100, Albany, NY 12205.

Online condolences can be made at www.brbsfunera.com.