Obituary of Eileen O'Hare

O'HARE, Eileen Estelle In her 96th year, Eileen O'Hare went home to God peacefully on Sunday morning, June 10th, 2012 at Fairview Manor, Almonte where she was a resident for the past three years. Born in Maryland, Quebec, Eileen moved to Arnprior where she dedicated many years of service as a housekeeper at St. John Chrysostom Parish followed by several years as an employee of Playtex Ltd. In retirement, she became a loving friend of John and Anne van Wyk and their family. She was predeceased by her parents Timothy and Mary (Morgan) Fitzsimmons; her husband Ernest and her brother, Steven (Lucienne). She is survived by a niece, nephews, several cousins and friends. A woman of deep faith, Eileen maintained her quick wit and sense of humor until the very end. She was an active, lifelong member of the Catholic Women's League; the Golden Valley Seniors and Club 707. Special thanks and gratitude to the caring staff at Fairview Manor. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home & Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday evening, June 14th from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Friday morning, June 15th at 10 o'clock. Father J. Roy Boucher presiding. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Eileen, a donation to the Galilee Mission Centre would be appreciated. CWL members are requested to assemble at the funeral home for prayers on Thursday evening at 8:30 p.m.