Nora Shacar O’Brien of Lenox died peacefully March 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family and caretakers.
Nora was born October 28, 1938 in Pinar del RÃo, Cuba, the daughter of Michael and Herminia Hernandez Shacar. She resided in Lenox most of her life. She operated several women’s clothing stores throughout the years including Nora’s Boutique. A licensed real estate broker, she also had her own real estate business, Lenox Village Realty. She was a member of St Ann’s church and was very active in many local charities and community groups, including the Lenox Chamber of Commerce, the Women’s Club, Civitan, and Tanglewood Volunteers. She was passionate about the town of Lenox, politics, and her grandchildren.
Nora was predeceased by her husband, George “Bud” O’Brien on Dec. 6, 2014, whom she married, February 5, 1971 (43 years). She is survived by her five children, Noreen Favero (Al) of Cornelius, N.C., Susan Parsley of Lenox, William Parsley (Amy) of Darien, Conn., Kerrie deBoissieu ( Xavier) of Leynes, France, Lance O’Brien (Betsy) of Summit, N.J.; her sister, Martha Thompson (William) of Dalton; her brother, Carlos Shacar (Sandy) of Lanesborough; her grandchildren, Matt (Emily), Samantha, Sonny (AuBree), Allison, Michael, Basile, Zoe, Cooper, and Hunter; and her great-grandchild, Xylia.
Funeral services and calling hours will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Lenox Scholarship Fund or St Ann’s Church in care of Roche Funeral Home, 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240. To share memories and stories, please visit the funeral home’s website.
