Miss Kathleen H. O'Hara of Methuen, Massachusetts passed away on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 after a short illness.
She was born in Yorkshire, England to the late James and Elizabeth Ann (Durkin) O'Hara and moved to the States when she was 2 years old. Kathleen was educated in Saint Patrick's Grammar School and was a graduate of Lawrence High School, both in Lawrence, MA. She later attended Lowell Technical School and Northeastern University, where she took art classes.
In 1964 Kathleen founded, owned and operated the Cosmopolitan Travel in Lawrence, Mass., which later moved to Methuen, MA. She enjoyed traveling and she escorted many groups to Hawaii and Alaska.
Kathleen was a member of the American Society of Travel Agents, ASTA. She was a parishioner of Saint Monica's Church in Methuen, MA.
Her family members include:
Niece: M. Patricia Keogh of Methuen, MA
Nephew: James E. Keogh of Methuen, MA
Her beloved dog: Good Girl of Methuen, MA.
She was the sister to the late: John P. O'Hara, Mary A. O'Hara, Elizabeth M. Keogh and James Michael O'Hara.
Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 5th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA.
Her burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Lawrence, MA.
Family and Friends may call on Saturday, January 5th, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. For online condolences and other information please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to MSPCA, Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844-2052; Phone (978) 687-7453 and to the Saint Monica's Bldg. Fund, 212 Lawrence Street, Methuen, MA. 01844.