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Ellen "Lella" O'Hara

1917 - 2009

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1917

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2009

Ellen O'Hara Obituary

Ellen "Lella" O'Hara 1917-2009RN and mother of eight PITTSFIELD Ellen "Lella" O'Hara, 92, passed away Wednesday, October 7 at Kimball Farms Nursing Home in Lenox. She was a former resident of Berkshiretown on Columbus Ave. in Pittsfield. She was born Jan. 8, 1917, in Ballincurry, Ballagh, County Roscommon, Ireland, daughter of Joseph Kelly and Mary Anne Gibbons Kelly. She graduated from the nursing program at St. Andrews School of Nursing in Northampton, England. During World War II, Lella worked as a psychiatric nurse attending to patients who were shuttled from Northampton, England to the safety of North Wales. She emigrated to America with her husband and first five chldren on the Queen Elizabeth in 1953. She was a communicant of St. Charles Church and St. Joseph's Church in Pittsfield. Her husband, James O'Hara of County Longford, Ireland, whom she married in Northampton, England in 1942, predeceased her in 1992. She leaves her children, Michael K. O'Hara (Nancy) of Brighton, Mary Murphy (Joseph) of Swansea, James O'Hara (Carol) of Palm City, Fla., Kevin B. O'Hara (Belita) of Pittsfield, Dermot J. O'Hara (Mary) of South Boston, Eileen M. Green (Thomas) of North Smithfield, R.I., Anne Marie O'Hara (Mark O'Connor) of Lenox, and Kieran T. O'Hara (Lynn Bensaid) of Swampscott; her siblings, Nancy Carroll of Lenox, Joseph Kelly of Oxford, England, Michael Kelly of County Roscommon, Ireland; grandchildren, Michael O'Hara, Dermot Murphy, Cormac Murphy, Elizabeth O'Hara, Eamonn O'Hara, Brendan O'Hara, Dominic Green, Sinead O'Hara, Marlene O'Hara, Angela Murphy Pucino, Kimberly Palmer, Alanna Green, Katherine Crawford, Eilis O'Hara; great-grandchildren, Megan Palmer, John Palmer, Kathleen Murphy and Emma Murphy. She was predeceased by her siblings, Mary Griffith, Brendan and Vincent Kelly, and a great-granddaughter, Mary Elena O'Hara. FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours will be held Friday, Oct. 9th, from 4 to 7 p.m. at ROCHE FUNERAL HOME, 120 Main St., Lenox. The funeral will be Saturday, Oct. 10th at 11 a.m. at St. Ann's Church in Lenox. Burial will follow on Tuesday, Oct. 13th at Mount Hope Cemetery in Swansea. Memorial donations may be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires, in care of the funeral home.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Oct. 8, 2009.

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Danielle

October 15, 2009

During this time of mourning, I would like to express my sincere condolence at the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in persistent prayers, as “the peace of God that excels all thought will guard your heart and your mental powers.” [Phil. 4:7] I certainly hope that the help God can give at this time will make a difference.

October 14, 2009

To the O'Hara Family

Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. What a beautiful person she was. It was a pleasure to serve her in my position at CVS Pharmacy. I hope I helped her in some little way. Again, my sincere sympathy. Anne Amidon (retired) Pharmacy Tech.

MAUREEN WOODBURN

October 14, 2009

MARY AND JOE MURPHY ,
I WAS SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER . I DON'T HAVE YOUR ADDRESS TO SEND A CARD , PLEASE CALL ME WITH IT. 480-654-8499 , AND I'D LIKE TO TALK WITH YOU. I LOVED SEEING YOU THE LAST TIME I WAS IN PTFD.

Donald & Louise Brown

October 13, 2009

Sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. She was certainly with us for many years.

Rick Tetlow

October 13, 2009

KO and family, my prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I'll never forget a Sunday dinner at your house after a CYC basketball game. Your mom and dad had made me feel so welcomed in your house. I was never so proud to be Irish! She was a wonderful woman. God rest her soul.

Teresa Mcclary

October 12, 2009

Ann Marie, It was a pleasure to care for your mother. So sorry for your loss.

Beth, Vin, Alex, Paul, and Vince Cannon

October 12, 2009

Family of Lella O'Hara

We are sorry for your troubles but know that you were each blessed by your mother's, mother-in-law's, grandmother's and great grandmother's presence in your lives.
She brightened each person she met, had a kind word, and caring, loving spirit. The world was a better place because of her gentle strength and because she sent each of you out as her emissaries!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
The Cannons

October 11, 2009

Dear Kieran and O'Hara family,

Please accept the condolences of Barbara and myself, as well as the entire Yasi family, with respect to the passing of your Mom.

Despite never having met her, it still feels appropriate for me to share in your family's grief, as well as in the celebration of her life. That this is so is a testimony to the love, wisdom, care, generosity and good humor which she obviously passed on to you and her other children.

Inheritance comes in many forms. These intangible assets which your mom has left you are, as you know, priceless!

Here's to knowing that she will rest in peace having not only bestowed these gifts upon all of you, but also in understanding that you will do the same to the friends and family . . . and even the strangers that you meet.

Peace,

John and Barbara

Judy Weldon

October 10, 2009

Dear Mary and the O'Hara Family,

We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I cherish the fond memories of all our fun times together and of how your Mom (and Dad) always welcomed us into their home and hearts. God Bless!

Judy & Gordy Weldon

John and Denise Dow

October 10, 2009

Kieran, Dermot and Family,

Denise and I are very sorry you lost your mom. I hope that being surrounded by the entire O'Hara clan gives you the support you need get through this difficult time.

October 10, 2009

Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

Caoimhe

Deirdre Fessenden

October 9, 2009

Mike and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debra Orlando

October 9, 2009

Kevin and Family,
Wishing you peace and comfort. Mrs. O'Hara has left a beautiful legacy.

Robbie Harrington Brassard

October 9, 2009

Kevin, Dermot, KO and family -
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. She has left a wonderful legacy to live on in each one of you. Let the good times that you all shared be a comfort to you and lean on each other during these next difficult days.
Robbie "Bird" Harrington Brassard

October 9, 2009

to kevin, dermot, belita, and family,

i am sorry that you have lost your mother, and hope you will get through this deeply sad time. i know you will continue to honor her by giving to the world what she gave to you.

i will dedicate my music to her and your father, who are now together forever.

in spirit and music,

royal hartigan

October 9, 2009

Dear Eileen & family,

We're so sorry to hear about your mom. We hope your memories of her give you some comfort.

Gail & Mike Duffy

Sandy & Sean O'Donnell

October 9, 2009

Dear Kevin and O'Hara family. We were sorry to hear about your Mom. I have such fond childhood memories of Mrs. O'Hara, my favorite neighbor. Always cheerful, always a smile on her face. I feel fortunate to have seen her at my Moms memorial last August. May all the happy memories help you through this difficult time.

Paddy Grace

October 8, 2009

Paddy @ Maura Grace.
It was a privilage knowing her.

October 8, 2009

To the entire O'Hara family,

I was saddened to hear about the loss of your Mother. She was such a wonderful lady, who never seemed to change. I have many fond memories of her growing up on Wilson St. My Mother, Jenny, passed away a year ago while living in FL with my Sister Sandy and Brother-in-law Sean, and when we had a memorial for her in Pittsfield I got to see Kevin and your Mom. It was wonderful seeing her again. May God give you the strength at this most difficult time and may memories comfort you.

Sincerely,

Sharon and Bill Penna
Stratford, CT

October 8, 2009

Kevin and Derm,

So sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. You are in my thoughts...Be well and take care.

Pam Conry

October 8, 2009

To the O'Hara family, especially "Shirts". Our sympathies are with you at this sad time.

The Lange Family - Pittsfield

George Sherman

October 8, 2009

Kevin; So sorry about reading about your mother's passing! I didn't see her a lot here at Berkshiretown, but whenever we saw each other; we would share a few laughs and of course; talk about you!

Lenox Police Department

October 8, 2009

Please accept our most sincere condolences.

Dave & Rosie Foley

October 8, 2009

Annmarie Please know you are in our Thoughts An Prayers.Your mom is now is now at peace,Remember all the good times and hold them close to your heart.If there is anything I can do let us know. Always Rosie

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