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Paterson community mourns loss of Principal John O'Brian

Posted 11/12/26

FLEMING ISLAND - Paterson Elementary families and the local community are mourning the loss of Principal John O'Brian after the educator unexpectedly died. "Please continue to keep Mr. …

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Paterson community mourns loss of Principal John O'Brian


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FLEMING ISLAND - Paterson Elementary families and the local community are mourning the loss of Principal John O'Brian after the educator unexpectedly died.

"Please continue to keep Mr. O'Brian's family, loved ones and our entire school community in your thoughts and prayers as we honor his legacy and memory," the school wrote in a social media post on Tuesday afternoon.

O'Brian spent 28 years within the Clay County School system. He became the principal at Paterson in 2014.

Grief counselors will be available on campus to provide care and support to students and staff. Further details regarding his death have not been released.