First Baptist Church extends sincere sympathy to the family and friends of the late Frances O'Hara who died on October 19. A Funeral Service will took place on Tuesday, October 23 at 2 p.m. at the Church.

O'HARA, Frances Alice - 92, Halifax, passed away peacefully in her devoted husband's arms, on the morning of October 19, 2007, at home. Frances, Grammie , was our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and it is with deep sadness that we honour her memory and legacy. Born in Lunenburg, she was a daughter of the late Whitman and Grace (Burke) Turner. Frances was the strong leader of our family, a true matriarch, the glue that held us all together. Nothing made her happier than cooking fabulous dinners for family gatherings, where not only family but their friends were always welcomed. She reveled in having her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren around her. Over the years we were all the happy recipients of Frances' home-knit socks, scarves and sweaters. Her outstanding smocking was second to none and her talent for creating the most wonderful handmade gifts for her family was endless. Frances' love of and flair for fashion was well-known in Halifax through her association with Elle Boutique, O'Hara Merchants, and the Sagittarius clothing stores. She was an award winning millinery consultant with Simpson's. Frances enjoyed sharing her passion and knowledge of hats and fashion with countless women. Her adventurous spirit found her traveling the world, including spending time in Africa, riding camels and going on safaris; combing the tombs of Egypt; sunbathing in the Dominican Republic; climbing Dunn's Falls in Jamaica; touring the Grand Canyon, and enjoying the lights of Las Vegas. With broken hearts, great love and wonderful memories, she leaves to mourn her husband, Keith O'Hara, Halifax; sons, Gerald (Linda), Dartmouth; Glen (Eleanor), Dartmouth; Gary (Karen), Halifax, and most-devoted daughter, Gwendolyn MacLean (Leonard), Halifax. She was Grammie to 11 grandchildren, Colleen (Peter) Gallant, Dartmouth; Kerry-Glen O'Hara, Winnipeg; David (Anna) O'Hara, New York; Timothy (Daphne) O'Hara, Montreal; Jordan, Geoffrey, Sean and Liam O'Hara, Halifax; Stuart MacLean, Toronto; Christopher MacLean and Kathleen MacLean, Halifax. She was Great-Grammie to Josh and Paige Gallant, Dartmouth, and Brandyn O'Hara, New York. She is survived by sisters, Pauline Harrington, Montreal; Madeline Romard (David), Calgary, and Noreen Peers, Truro. She was predeceased by sisters, Marie Demone and Ruth Taylor; brothers, Vincent, Bruce, Brice, and Robert Turner. Also left to mourn are many nieces and nephews. Friends may gather with the family on Monday, October 22, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, Bayers Road, Halifax. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, in First Baptist Church, 1300 Oxford St., Halifax. A service will also be held in Seal Harbour Baptist Church, Seal Harbour, on Wednesday, October 24, at 3 p.m., followed by interment in the family burial plot at Hillside Cemetery, Seal Harbour (Drum Head). Donations in memory of Frances may be made to a charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com.