"George - he lived a life for all to model theirs after. He will be missed - but not forgotten. Tom, Susan, young Tom, Christina and Bill."
George Francis OHara Jr., 94, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family.
George was born on November 13th, 1925 in Boston, Massachusetts to George OHara and Ruth (Bean) OHara. George was the second oldest of nine children. He met and married Diane Spraker. They have been married for 63 years and had seven children together.
George served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a tail gunner on a B-29 bomber, flying 13 missions over Japan. After the service, George attended Wentworth University in Boston. He worked at Sandia Corporation as a mechanical engineer in New Mexico. Then, he worked at Raytheon Corporation in Portsmouth, RI for 30 years, retiring in 1989.
George is survived by his wife, Diane, and his children: Terry (Ted) OHara Reagle, Janet (Mike) OHara Healy, Mary (Jim) Mackenzie, George (Kerry) OHara, John (Valerie) OHara, Ruth (Kevin) Lyons and Nancy OHara Schnelli (daughter-in-law). He leaves 14 grandchildren: Michael, Steven, Cam, Billy, Liam, John, Elyse, Packy, Anna, Katherine, Seanie, Franny, Elia and Abby. He is also survived by his brothers, Tom and Joe OHara, and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his son, Bill, his brothers: Bill, Eddie, Dave, Dick, John and sister Anne.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 10:00 am in St. Augustine Church, 2 Eastnor Road in Newport.
Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown.
"George - he lived a life for all to model theirs after. He will be missed - but not forgotten. Tom, Susan, young Tom, Christina and Bill."
"Dear O'Hara's, Our condolences on the passing of your father, George. Such a kind man. We'll be praying for you all to find peace. You are in our thoughts. Gary & Kath Loftus Kathleen Loftus"
"Diane and family very sorry for your loss."
"I will always picture Mr. O'Hara rowing the dory for Mary Ellen in the Save the Bay swim...a man of few words, but many shakes of the head as Travis played the porpoise. Great memories! My sincere condolences to the family."
"Diane and family very sorry for your loss."
"God Bless You All . May Memories of Him Bring a Smile to Your Face !"