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Wilfred O'Hara Obituary

CUMBERLAND - Wilfred O'Hara Sr., 82, of Cumberland passed away Dec. 30, 2016 at home.

He was the husband of Pauline (Marcotte) Bruneau-O'Hara and Annette Bruneau. Born in North Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas and Lavina (Cain) O'Hara. He resided in Cumberland for over 45 years. Mr. O'Hara was a communicant of St. Patrick Church.

He leaves 10 children, Mark Bruneau of Maine; Paul Bruneau of Pawtucket; Debbie Green of Smithfield; Dennis Bruneau of Pawtucket; Diane Robbio of Woonsocket; Michael Bruneau of Cumberland; Linda Rabczak of Pawtucket; Nancy Mello and Donna Perry, both of Cumberland, and Wilfred O'Hara Jr. of Lincoln. He also leaves his siblings, Thomas O'Hara, Maureen Buzzerio and Margaret Godlewski; his 26 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; his three sister-in-laws, Alice O'Hara, Theresa Dodge and Eva Marietta. He was the brother of the late Joseph O'Hara.

A celebration of his life will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the J.J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick Church, Broad St., Cumberland. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Published by Woonsocket Call from Jan. 1 to Jan. 12, 2017.

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January 19, 2017

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

January 18, 2017

My sincere condolences to your family may you find comfort in the God of all comfort.

January 3, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the O'Hara family. May God strengthen and comfort you.
Psalm 94:18,19

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757 Mendon Rd Rt. 122, Cumberland, RI 02864

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Broad St., Cumberland, RI

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