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Daulette O’Mara
1927 - 2011
Daulette O’Mara
1927 - 2011
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BORN
1927
DIED
2011
Daulette O’Mara Obituary
Daulette was born in Calcutta, India, August 15, 1927, the daughter of the late Khan Bahadur Rustom and Hazari Pestonji.
Her parents died when she was a small child and, before coming to this country, she was adopted by the late Rev. Newman J. and Mrs. LeShanna who taught in a missionary school in India and came to this country in 1951 with her foster parents.
Before coming to this country, she taught in Missouri, India for three years.
She attended Lebanon schools in New Hampshire and graduated from high school.
Dolly enrolled at Plymouth State Teacher's College in 1952 and graduated in 1956 with her teaching degree. She taught for 37 years in Laconia at the Batchelder Street School, Academy Street School and Woodland Heights School, retiring in 1993.
In addition to teaching in Laconia, she worked one summer at the Indian Embassy in London, England.
Dolly had a great fondness for dogs.
She and her husband were parishioners of St. Joseph Church in Laconia.
Daulette is survived by her husband, Denis G. O'Mara, of Forestview Manor in Meredith; Four sisters, Perin Jessup of London, England, Shera Raymond of Calcutta, India, Rupa Adarkar, of Rogers, Ark., Myra Jacob and of Duncanville, Texas. She was the sister of the late Sylla Ursani and Ruth Tressler. She also leaves her niece, Wendy Gibbons and her husband, Stanley, of Montreal, Canada, niece Catherine E. Talty of Warwick, R.I., and nephew, Thomas L. Talty of Harker Heights, Texas, also, numerous other nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Andre Bessette Parish-St. Joseph Church, 30 Church St. in Laconia.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Daulette's name may be made to the N.H. Humane Society, P. O. Box 572, Laconia, NH, 03247-0572, which would be deeply appreciated.
Arrangements are under the care of the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home of Tilton.
For more information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Laurie Martines
September 13, 2024
My dearest Dolly,Daulette,
You have touched the lives of many, many people in your lifetime; whether they knew you as an acquaintence, family, educator, or friend it was a gift to be in your presence. I've been fortunate to know you in more that just these ways. You were my mom in every definition of the word. My first 12 years of teaching at Woodland Heights Elementary were exceptional because of your guidance. I will never forget how you took me under your wings; made me lunches, listened patiently to my ideas, and truly believed in my abilities as an educator. Outside of teaching I will always treasure the mother/daughter relationship we had. Grilling out at cottage #40, and again making me delicious,healthy meals, leaving me precious notes, talking daily on the phone, and spending happy times together often. You were a role model for how life should be lived; hardworking, honest, kind, generous, and spiritual through your graciousness. I will forever hold our memories close at heart; I will promise to continue to live up to these qualities in my own daily life. May all people who knew you remember to carry on your legacy of kindness and acceptance of all people from all walks of life. I know I will. I love you dearly Daul - Rest in peace - Laurie
Happy Heavenly Birthday Daul
Stacy Ramirez
September 23, 2011
I has the privlage to be in Mrs. O'Mara's 4th grade class at Woodland Heights it was her last year of teaching I couldn't have asked for a better teacher she was amazing in so many ways and I am very sadden to read of her passing she will be missed by so many....
September 21, 2011
Mrs O'Mara was my 5th grade teacher at Acadamy St school. I will always remember her as my favorite teacher. She was always loving and kind to each of us. Mrs O'Mara talked to you, listened to you, made you want to be at school. She taught at least one of my brothers. Years later,and the last time I saw her,was at his funeral. It meant a great deal to our family that she remembered us and still cared.
My condolences to Mr O'Mara and all of the family and friends.
Susan(Calley)Simmons
Jane MacFadzen
September 21, 2011
One of my FAVORITE teachers !!! Will be missed..You inspired so many students ...
Jane (Vz) MacFadzen
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Laurie Saunders-Martines
September 21, 2011
My dearest Dolly,Daulette,
You have touched the lives of many, many people in your lifetime; whether they knew you as an acquaintence, family, educator, or friend it was a gift to be in your presence. I've been fortunate to know you in more that just these ways. You were my mom in every definition of the word. My first 12 years of teaching at Woodland Heights Elementary were exceptional because of your guidance. I will never forget how you took me under your wings; made me lunches, listened patiently to my ideas, and truly believed in my abilities as an educator. Outside of teaching I will always treasure the mother/daughter relationship we had. Grilling out at cottage #40, and again making me delicious,healthy meals, leaving me precious notes, talking daily on the phone, and spending happy times together often. You were a role model for how life should be lived; hardworking, honest, kind, generous, and spiritual through your graciousness. I will forever hold our memories close at heart; I will promise to continue to live up to these qualities in my own daily life. May all people who knew you remember to carry on your legacy of kindness and acceptance of all people from all walks of life. I know I will. I love you dearly Daul - Rest in peace - Laurie
Tammy Ryan
September 21, 2011
I had Mrs O'Mara at Academy St School for 5th grade and she was always one of my favorite teachers. When I lost my brother she years later she remembered me and when I graduated from High School she was there for me also. What a special person! God Bless you!
Deb Moynihan
September 20, 2011
When I went to interview at Woodland Heights in Jan. 1976 Daulette was the first person I was introduced to. I had the privilege of teaching with her until she retired. Daulette was a wonderful friend and mentor. So kind and caring and thoughtful. I will always remember her.
Jean Noel
September 20, 2011
I taught in Laconia for 14 years before moving to Maine. I knew of Daulette by reputation before having the privilege of teaching with her at Woodland Heights School.
I had, and have, great respect for her both as a loving, caring teacher and as a quality human being. She touched so very very many lives in a positive way.
Her legacy will live on.
May she rest in peace.
Jean Noel
Zelma Price
September 20, 2011
Mrs.O'Mara considered her students as 'people' that made a difference in their lives. Two of our three children were in her class.
Bob & Zelma Price
R Laraway
September 19, 2011
Mrs. O'Mara was a dedicated elementary teacher, including mine. May her family rest assured that her legacy will live on for many, many years with all the students lives she touched.
debby freo-clark
September 19, 2011
mrs.omara was my teacher @ batcheldor st school.she was the most patient,kindest person ive ever had the honor to meet.she loved what she did.ive thought of her often through out my years:)a loving woman.a saint.god bless mrs omara,on her journey.....
Laureen Mastine
September 19, 2011
I was also a student at Woodland Heights school in Laconia and was a student of Ms. O'Mara's. She was such an inspiration and I have thought of her many times over the years. Our thoughts and prayers to out to you and your family, what an amazing person Ms. O'Mara was. God Bless you
Eva Melanson
September 19, 2011
Oh I have often thought of Mrs O'Mara, she was my 5th grade teacher at Woodland Heights School in Laconia. She was such a caring & supportive teacher. May god bless your family & may she rest in peace!
Patty Charlton
September 19, 2011
My name is Patty (Fitts) Charlton. I had Mrs. O'Mara as a fifth grade student at Academy St. School in Laconia, N.H. . She was a wonderful teacher and person. She was a quiet, polite, sweet, caring and very loving teacher. I've thought of her many, many times over the years. She was always a very special person to me. There aren't many teachers like her in this world. God bless her.
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