Carla M. O'Brien Obituary (1962 - 2025)

CONCORD - Carla May O’Brien (Dutton), 62, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 20, 2025 after a period of declining health. Carla was born on May 25th, 1962 in Nashua, NH to parents William “Billy” Dutton and Dolores “Dolly” Dutton (Duval). Carla attended school in Nashua, NH and graduated from Nashua High in 1980. She then worked alongside her family at Dolly’s Diner for 14 years before its closing. She then worked as a manager at Red Lobster before leaving to stay home and raise her beloved children. Carla was a social butterfly who would spring up a conversation with anyone she encountered. She loved fashion and was always dressed to the nines. She loved drinking her diet coke and dancing to her 80s rock music. She had a passion for being out in the sun and taking trips to the beach. She enjoyed watching movies and reading her “mags” as she called them. But most of all, she treasured time spent with her family. Carla will be remembered for her cheekiness, her laughter, and her kind and loving spirit. Carla is predeceased by her father, Billy Dutton. She is survived by her mother, Dolly Dutton; her sister, Sheila O’Donnell and husband, Al O’Donnell; her husband, Gary O’Brien, as well as their children, Ernie Dilling, Tiffany O’Brien-Vieira and husband, Bryan Vieira, Crystal O’Brien, and Anna O’Brien. She is also survived by her adored grandchildren, Adelaide and Lillian Vieira. A private burial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Nashua Soup Kitchen where she used to volunteer. The Roan Family Funeral Home in Pembroke is assisting the family with arrangements. To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.roanfamilyfuneral.com