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Rachel O'Hara Obituary

O'HARA, RACHEL M. (MURRAY) 83, passed away August 16, 2015 at home attended by her three children. She was the beloved wife of the late John A. O'Hara. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Thomas and Susan (Devlin) Murray. Rachel was a bookkeeper for Murray and Co. as well as St. Rita Church. She was the mother of John A. O'Hara Jr. and his wife Nancy, Rachel Kurtyka and her husband Jonathan and David O'Hara and his wife Erin, sister of Mary Greiser and grandmother of 6. She was the sister of the late Paul and Susan Murray. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 12:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 237 Garden Hills Drive, Cranston, RI 02920. Burial will be held at St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket, RI Calling hours respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Immaculate Conception School. Arrangements by Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home. Please visit: SheridanFH.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 18, 2015.

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Greg and Suzanne Mancini

August 20, 2015

Dear O'Hara Family

I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a great person. Our sympathies are with you.

August 19, 2015

Dear Dave, I am so sorry for your loss. May your loving memories of your mother help you through this most difficult time. Fondly, Ronnie Tefft

Carleen McMahon

August 18, 2015

Dear John and O Hara Family , My deepest sympathy on your loss. We had many fun times with your mom thru my mom , Barbara McMahon. They are smiling down on us with their Irish smiles. God Bless. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days ahead.

Bruce and Michele Nielsen

August 18, 2015

Dave,
The Nielsen family mourns with you....especially BethAnne,
Warm regards from Allen Ave....

August 18, 2015

Dave,Erin&family,
Our deepest sympathy to you during such a difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the cherished memories of your mother always stay close to your heart.
Bob & Pam Palombo

August 18, 2015

Dear John and Nancy,

Please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. We're sure you have many special fond memories of her which will help you through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mario & Madeleine Manfredi

Gerry and John McCauley

August 18, 2015

We mourn the loss of dear Rachel, one of our "gang of 12" who enjoyed years of BC tailgates and New Year's Eve parties together. We will miss her. Our deepest sympathy to her entire family. Gerry and John McCauley

August 18, 2015

Dear Dave,
My sincerest sympathy for your mother's passing. May she rest in peace.
Jan Marshall

August 18, 2015

Dear David and Erin,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Fossa

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