It is with great sadness that we, the family, regret to announce the passing of Murray Roland O’Hara on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Port Bickerton, NS, he was the son of the late Sherman and Mary Isabel (Currie) O’Hara.
Murray spent many years as a fisherman; also as a chief steward with the Coast Guard on Icebreakers in the Arctic. He worked on various seiners and draggers as the cook. Then later moved to Surrey, B.C and became employed as a park superintendent at Bear Creek Park until his retirement.
He is survived by daughter, Toni (Scott) Hudson and two lovely granddaughters, Courtney and Jenna, Winnipeg; two brothers, Claude (Ruth) O’Hara, Harry (Joann) O’Hara and his two sisters, Lorrie White, Minnie (Alex) Mac Donald. Also by his stepmother, Evie O’Hara; his uncle, Harry O’Hara and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two infant brothers and a special brother–in-law, Dr. John White, with whom he spent many hours and his loving dog, Meiko.
Murray will always be remembered for his kindness and generosity toward others and his loyalty to his family and friends.
Visitation will take place Thursday, August 27, 2009 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. where a celebration of life will take place at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St. Sydney, with Pastor Gilbert Dubé officiating. Internment to follow at Willow Grove Cemetery, Louisbourg.
Donations in memory of Murray can be made to En Cala Unit.
Online condolences may be made to our webpage
www.chantfuneralhome.com.
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