John (Jack) O'Hara 1932 - 2016John (Jack) Michael O'Hara

May 20 1932 - July 9 2016

The O’Haras would like to share the passing of their hero, John (Jack, Dad and Pa). Surrounded by his girls at home he passed. A devoted husband and best friend of 58 years to Eleanor (nee Scott). Loving and amazing father to Bryan (pre-deceased), Brenda (Michel) and Kellie (Derek) and adoring grandfather to Cassandra and MacKenzie, the bright lights in his life. Survived by his sister Lorraine Handy (Bob), brother Pat O’Hara (the late Jackie) and their families. John was a proud retired Toronto Fire Department District Chief and an active member of the Scott Tank Cleaning family. John was adored and respected by the O’Hara and Scott families, many friends and will be dearly missed by all.

Visitation will be held on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the G.H. Hogle Funeral Home, 63 Mimico Ave., Etobicoke, ON (map). Funeral service on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Interment Springcreek Cemetery (map). In lieu of flowers donation to the Dorothy Ley Hospice would be appreciated (donation link).

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Obituary in the Toronto Star (July 11, 2016)

Eleanor and Jack's Wedding, 1958

Eleanor and Jack O'Hara
Married February 8 1958


Happy Anniversary Eleanor and Jack!

Eleanor Margaret Scott


Born May 2 1937 in Notre Dame Hospital, Montréal, Québec.
Eldest child of William Charles Scott and Jemima Broach Campbell.

Bryan Michael O'Hara


Born June 26 1959.
Died May 30 1975.
Eldest child Eleanor Margaret Scott and John Michael O'Hara.