Our beloved Denise passed away peacefully with family and friends by her side, on Friday, October 2nd after a short battle with lung cancer. Denise Martinsen O'Brien was born November 14, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her sons, Robert O'Brien and Clayton O'Brien of Shelton, Connecticut, who she loved very much. Denise also loved her faithful dog Jager. Denise is the daughter of Micheal Martinsen and Bridget Headd Martinsen of Hilliard Ohio, who have been caring for her on her final journey these last few months. She is also survived by her sisters Pamela Moore and husband Ed, Kim Brown and husband Gene and brother Brian Martinsen. Denise also had several nieces and nephews and other family all of Ohio who will truly miss her. Denise was a resident of Connecticut for over 16 years. She was employed by Sodexo for the last 10 years working in the Stratford school system. Denise had an extended family in Connecticut that spent many happy times with her, which included the love of her life James Nastri and her best friend Anne Blashke and family. Denise was a free spirit whose smile lit up a room when she walked in. She loved to laugh and truly loved life. Denise enjoyed spending time in the Poconos with her parents and family every summer. She loved the sun and would rent a house in Miscquamicut, Rhode Island for years, for her boys and friends that wanted to visit. Denise had many friends and she will be missed tremendously. All we can say to her now, is her favorite saying "love you more, to the moon and back! There will be a Celebration of Life for Denise at the East End Yacht Club, 104 Bay Street Bridgeport, CT on Thursday, October 8th from 4pm to 8pm. Family and friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Denise to the American Cancer Society 825 Brook Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045