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John O'Hara Veteran
November 17, 2016

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Laconia------John T. O'Hara 74, of Taylor Street, died Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

John was born January 31, 1942 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, son to the late Richard Edward and Mae J. (Rouff) O'Hara. He joined the United States Army and served from 1959-1962 having been stationed in Germany during the Berlin Crisis. John worked for 22 years in the flouer mill at Allen Rogers and later became the custodian at Belmont High School until his retirement in 2004.

John collected hats and model cars and enjoyed playing with his grandchildren.

John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Arlene (Leeman) O'Hara of Laconia, three sons, Shannon O'Hara and his wife Amy of Franklin, Richard O'Hara and his wife, Lisa of Spring Lake, NC and Adam O'Hara and his wife, Donna of Laconia; two daughters, Nena O'Hara and Heidi Estes and her husband Joshua all of Laconia; ten grandchildren, Chelsea, Brandon, Shanon, Travis, Kayla, Destiny, Zach, Mikey, Noah and Aaron; six great-grandchildren, Xavier, Meagan, Spencer, Kassidy, Maci and Gabriella; one half brother, Robert Toppi and his husband, Michael Kelley of Bradford, NH, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his Son, Bruce O'Hara, his brother, Donald O'Hara and infant brother, Charlie O'Hara and sister, Joyce Caulder.

Calling hours will be held Monday, November 21, 2016 from 4:00-6:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH using the Carriage House entrance.

A memorial service will immediately follow at 6:00pm also at the funeral home.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 12:00 - noon at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH.

For those who wish, Memorial donations may be made to a Veterans charity of one's choice.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home and Cremations Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services / 603Cremations.com
164 Pleasant Street
Laconia, NH 03246
603-524-4300