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Obituaries – William (Bill) Vaughan O’Brien

William (Bill) Vaughan O’Brien died Monday, March 2 in Florida after a short battle with cancer. O’Brien was born October 21, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Mamaroneck High School and attended Florida State College. 

The U.S. Marine corporal served 13 months active combat in Vietnam as a machine gunner. During his tour of service, he earned the National Defense, Vietnam Service, Rifle Sharpshooter medals and two  Purple Hearts. 

After O’Brien retired to Ajijic in 2000, be began volunteering for both the Lake Chapala Society and American Legion Post 7. 

A celebration of O’Brien’s life will be held on his favorite holiday, St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, at Tom’s Bar, Constituci0n 32, from 3-6 p.m.