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Lorraine May O`Hara
December 27, 1926 - January 4, 2014
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<div itemprop="description">Lorraine O&rsquo;Hara, passed away peacefully, at 87 years of age at West Park Long Term Care Centre in Toronto, Jan. 4, 2014. Lorraine will be greatly missed by daughters Diane and Judy (Ed Radford), son Brian (former spouse Nathalie Couture) and grandchildren Daphne and Samuel as well as her New Zealand rellies. Predeceased by brother Rod (1993), former husband Alan (1996) and granddaughter Margaret Lorraine Radford (2012). <br /> <br />She grew up in Millers Flat, New Zealand, a rural community during challenging times of her generation. This helped form her strong character. She graduated from Dunedin Teacher&rsquo;s College, NZ and she met her husband during those college years. She travelled in 1950 from New Zealand for her Vancouver wedding to Alan O&rsquo;Hara who had established his career as a mining engineer in Flin Flon, Manitoba. They lived in northern Ontario, then Vancouver and lastly Toronto. Lorraine travelled extensively and her favourite destination was Florida during the winter months. <br /> <br />May her kind spirit continue to inspire and guide us. <br /> <br />Visitation will be at Mount Pleasant Visitation Centre, 375 Mount Pleasant (416-485-5572) on Friday, Jan.10 from 4- 8 pm and on Sat. Jan 11 from noon- 1pm. Memorial service will take place at the Mount Pleasant Visitation Center Sat. Jan 11 at 1 pm followed by a reception from 2-4 pm. <br /> <br />Donations in lieu of flowers can be made at Mount Pleasant Visitation Centre to plant a tree in her name. Cheques must be made out to Treasurer, City of Toronto. In addition, contributions can be mailed to Diane O'Hara, 22 Southport Street, Suite 533, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA, M6S 4Y9. Canadian tax receipts will be provided for donations of $20 or more if address is provided. <br /> <br />Contacts: <br />Judy O'Hara, 49 High Street, Croton on Hudson, New York, 10520 USA or judyohara@optonline.net <br />Diane O'Hara, 22 Southport Street, Suite 533, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA, M6S 4Y9 or tenniswow@hotmail.com <br />Brian O'Hara, bwohara1@yahoo.ca <br /></div>