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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
O'HARA, John Fulton - Capt. John F. O'Hara, of 60 Edward Arab Avenue, Halifax, died Thursday in the Victoria General Hospital, aged 72. Born at Isaac's Harbor, Guysborough County he was the son of a sea captain. He went to sea at the age of 14 and got his captain's ticket while still under 30. For most of his career he sailed with the Furness Withy Line, on the New York-Bermuda, and the New York - Halifax - Newfoundland runs. He was in the RCN during the First World War, and sailed with the Merchant Navy throughout the Second. He leaves a widow, Cecilia Mary; three daughters, Alice (Mrs. W. Ted) G. Richardson), Doris (Mrs. C.F. Dixon), Florence (Mrs. Perry Ivany), one son John F. O'Hara Jr. - all of Halifax; two sisters, Mrs. Milton Uloth of New Harbor and Montreal; Mrs. Arthur Smith, Isaac's Harbor; one brother, Capt. Morris O'Hara of Halifax. He was predeceased by two brothers. The remains are now resting in the Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Robie Street. The funeral service will be held there by the Rev. D.M. Sinclair at 10. a.m. on Saturday. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Sackville. (click here to view the original obituary as published)
Ships served in: Coastal Drifter CD 16 - Appointed to CD 16 on 01 Mar 1918 as Mate, RNCVR Coastal Drifter CD 68 - Appointed 13 Jun 1918 as Commanding Officer
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