Mrs. Maureen Theresa O'Hara

Maureen Theresa O’Hara Maureen Theresa O’Hara (Leary), 89, beloved wife of Frank O’Hara, passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2025. Maureen was born in Lowell on November 14, 1935, the daughter of the late Solon and Alice (McFadden) Leary. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart School and Keith Hall, class of 1953. She worked at the Registry of Deeds until her children were born. She was married to the love of her life, Frank O’Hara, for 67 years, and together they raised four children. Frank, a devoted husband, was by her side to care for Maureen as her health declined. Maureen was a member of the Blessed Virgin Sodality. She loved to ice skate and did so until the age of 68. She cherished her summers and weekends at Seabrook Beach for 60 years. She enjoyed following the Boston sports teams with her husband, Frank. Maureen had two sisters, the late Gail Dispensa and Judith Oliver, and is survived by her brother Bryan Leary and her sister-in-law and dear friend, MaryGail Doiron. Maureen is survived by her children: Judi Theresa O’Hara of Lowell and her longtime partner, Thomas Cardon; Frank O’Hara and his longtime partner, Pensi Mendonca, of Stark, ME; Stephen O’Hara and his longtime partner, Michelle Plante, of Hampton, NH; and Paul O’Hara of Newburyport, MA. Her grandchildren include David Bachinsky and his wife, Jillian Bachinsky, of Carlsbad, CA; Hayden, Gavin, James, and Melia O’Hara, all from the NH seacoast; and Joseph Bleakney and Jess Howe of Athol. Her great-grandchildren are Jayden, Josslynn, Jasper, Jaxson, and Jayden Bleakney of Athol, and her newest great-grandchild, Banks Bachinsky, of CA. Maureen also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and Godchildren: Maura Nickleson, Kevin Oliver, Elizabeth Oliver, and Deliah Oliver. Family and friends are invited to Maureen's Funeral Mass on FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025 at 12 Noon at St. Margaret’s Church in Lowell. The burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Lowell, MA. A celebration of Maureen’s life will be held at their family home in Lowell. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Open Pantry of Greater Lowell, PO Box 7258, Lowell, MA 01852. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com

Mrs. Maureen Theresa O'Hara

November 14, 1935 - March 2, 2025