Birth date: Oct 17, 1925 Death date: Jan 16, 2016
O’Hara Eileen N. O’Hara (née Horan) passed away peacefully on January 16th at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late James A. O’Hara. Dear mother of Maureen Toal (Mark), Eileen Matlack (Michael), Tricia Delaney (John) and James O Read Obituary
I'm very lucky to have had so many great moments with my Nana. She made every Christmas Eve, every beach trip and even a simple weeknight, so special. I will love and miss her always.
It is hard to pick just one memory of Nana. When I think of her I remember fondly that she was always present. She never missed a birthday, graduation, holiday, or even Sunday dinner. Her presence could make any ordinary weeknight feel like a special occasion. She was always excited to hear about what was happening in our lives and made sure to pass on the news of the rest of the family during each visit. She was such an integral part of this family and she will be truly missed. I like to think that she will be happy sitting with her "fella" and looking down on those who loved her most. Love you Nana
I did not know Nana for very long - but it didn't take very long to figure out her greatest happiness was her family. I watched her love, admire, and take comfort in her own children and children-in-law. I watched her light up any time she got to visit with her grandsons - laughing with them, smiling just to see them in the same room together. I saw her quietly delighted to be collaborating in the kitchen, and grinning ear-to-ear while listening to stories at the dinner table. She looked at her grandsons - and great-grandson- as though they were the funniest, most talented, most exceptional people who ever existed, which I believe they are (though I'm admittedly biased...). Nana has left a beautiful legacy of beautiful people who, I know, will make her smile that same dinner-table-smile as she watches from above.
Many memories with Nana, but Christmases with her stand out the most. The four of us would make up so excited to find what was waiting under the tree, but she was probably the most excited one in the room. She loved watching us in so much joy and we loved having her be a part of our Christmas tradition all those years. You'll be with us Christmas Day and every day, Nana. We love you.
