Salem Resident Dies at 69

Carol M. (Houde) O’Brien, 69, of Salem, NH died Sun., Oct. 6th at Salemhaven.

Carol was born and educated in Waltham, MA the daughter of the late Mary (Spellman) and Joseph Houde. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School. Carol retired from the Waltham Housing Authority, where she was a secretary. She enjoyed her home and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her former husband Martin “Chris” O’Brien, and her siblings, Joseph L. Houde Jr. and Elizabeth Cleary.

She is survived by her daughters: Maureen and her husband Joseph Santo of Salem, NH

Ellen and her husband Daniel Guarini of Methuen, MA

Sister: Cecelia and her husband George Carey of Brockton, MA

Grandchildren: Nicholas, Elizabeth, and Isabella

Several Nieces & Nephews

Calling hours will be Saturday, Oct. 12th from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH. The Funeral Service will follow at 4:30 PM. Cremation will follow.

Donations in Carol’s name may be made to Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018.