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BORN
1941
DIED
2015
Beth O'Hara Obituary
Silverman announced on Facebook and other social media that her mother died Aug. 19. No cause of death was given.
“Wednesday morning my Mom died,” Silverman, 44, wrote in her post, which included a photograph of her late mother. “She was a know-it-all in overalls & two different colored socks. And defiantly, no bra. The woman who, when I was little, gave me detailed directions to a restaurant ladies room then secretly watched as I found my way to it on my own. The woman who went back to college at 42, and skinny dipped in ponds, and told me never to protect myself from a broken heart because it was so very worth the pain to get to experience love.”
New Hampshire Public Radio reported that O’Hara founded the New Thalian Players and, with them, directed 50 plays over a 25-year span.
"She was known simply as 'mom' to countless aspiring Granite State actors," according to NHPR's website.
At the 2003 New Hampshire Theater Awards, Silverman presented her mother with the lifetime achievement award.
“Loving, nurturing, caring, colorful — she used to wear two different socks, I’m sure she was aware of that — supportive, honest, strong and with endless creativity and energy,” Silverman said of her mother during the ceremony, according to the site. “She gives us the feeling that we fill her heart with love and I think it’s because we fill her heart with love. Mom… we feel the same. You feel our hearts, as well.”
Services for O’Hara were held Aug. 21 in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Memories and Condolences
for Beth O'Hara
24 Entries
Denyse M Hilsby
August 29, 2024
Amazing, creative,, beautiful, intelligent, tenacious anomaly and pioneer. My deepest sympathy to your friends and family. Rip
Mike Farrell
October 26, 2015
Beth Ann was a bright light in a world full of darkness. She and John are back together, where they belong. My sympathy goes out to the entire family. Remember as long as they are in your hearts they are never truly gone.
Linda
September 7, 2015
Though death can steal your loved one, it can never steal your love, it lives in your hearts, and it lives in your memories. May you hold fast those memories and they will help you to deal with this great loss. Life is so short and those we love are gone from our lives too quickly. May the God of loyal love comfort you during your time of sorrow. My sincere condolences on your loss.
September 2, 2015
My the love of God carry you through this grievous time. 1 John 3:20
August 27, 2015
Beth Ann was smart, talented, sweet, warm and pretty. I saw her last about 20 years ago when visiting Nana Rose. Our families were very close. (Aunt) Rose and my mother (Lee Cohen) were best friends. My love and thoughts to Sarah, her sisters and the extended family, Carol Cohen Cantagallo
Kate Hines
August 27, 2015
It's been 14 years since I lost my mom, also in August; also at 75. Your mom's left a tattoo on your heart; she'll keep you close even though your conversations may now be one-sided. Speaking from experience. Give it time. Best thoughts to you.
D Tyler
August 27, 2015
Seems as if you have very fond memories of your mother, so keep those thoughts in mind. Look forward to seeing her again. Acts17:31 She was a very colorful person. Expressing deep condolences.
August 26, 2015
Sorry about the passing of your dear mother.May her fond memories stay close to your hearts.May God bring your family comfort in this time of sorrow. Acts24:15.
SUE
August 26, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Denise Marosek
August 26, 2015
I do not know you or your mother personally but just the word to describe her made my heart flutter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
August 26, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
August 26, 2015
Our condolences and prayers go out to the film at this difficult time. Always remember the good times that you shared with her. May the God who gives peace be with all of you.--RO.15:33
Sheila
August 26, 2015
In Gods care.
Richard McHugh
August 26, 2015
A wonderful lady who led a great life!
Diane Tuttle
August 25, 2015
Though I only knew her a short time,I could see she had a kind Heart to everyone she met.
Adrian Barnette
August 25, 2015
We'll miss you !
Scott Chamberland
August 25, 2015
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
M,,,
August 25, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
August 25, 2015
MY heartfelt sympathy to the Beth Ann O Hara family. I hope you will find comfort in God's promise through jesus at Jhon 11 : 24&25 Knowing there is a future for those we have lost in Death can be very reassuring
Karlene
August 21, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Beth Ann. She was a wonderful lady and I so enjoyed our weekly visits. May she be with those whom she loved who proceeded her to heaven. Godspeed Beth Ann.
Lorrie Carey
August 21, 2015
Beth Ann was one of the first people I met at Notre Dame when I became the Director of Public Relations/Publications. I remember the new light board she got for the New Thalian Players and her advocacy for the arts at the college. "Student Gypsy" was my husband's first acting role. She touched so many lives as "Mom." Beth Ann remains a role model and cherished memory. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Jo-Ann Belanger
August 20, 2015
When we were told that Notre Dame College would not be offering our majors anymore, my first thought was about losing my theatre family with the New Thalian Players! Beth Ann had a way of bringing out the best in you while making you crazy at the same time. That's quite a talent - she created our family and she and John became our parents. We lost touch when I moved but I thought of her often and still went to her productions. She was such a lovely person. To her family, I offer my prayers and most sincere condolences. The world is better for knowing her, but a little more grey for losing her.
Sister Anne Hoffler, CSC
August 20, 2015
My sympathies to the family of Beth Ann. I was at Notre Dame College when Beth Ann was there. She was certainly an artist. I always appreciated the work she did with the students and some of the outsiders who participated in the plays.
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