Edward Charles O'Hare

Edward Charles O'Hare, of Tiverton, RI, husband and best friend of Margaret (Buckley) O'Hare, passed away peacefully at home, comforted by Peg and his family, after a long battle with heart disease and dementia.

Born October 13, 1937 in Stoughton, MA to the late John J. O'Hare and Dorothy (Desilets) O'Hare. Husband, dad, much beloved step-dad and grandpa, Ed passed away on December 31, 2022 at the age of 85.

He developed an enduring passion for football, as a competitive player in his youth and into his twenties and then as an avid spectator. He graduated from Northeastern University in 1966 where he was a key member of the football team. He went on to have a long and successful career as a Human Resource executive. Ed was an ardent fitness enthusiast; dedicated oldies fan and he greatly loved his extended family.

True to his character, he was fun-loving and feisty to the end. He was beloved and will be sorely missed by his wife Peg.

Funeral Prayers will be offered from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Saturday, January 14th at 11 AM.  Visiting Hours prior from 9:30-11 AM. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donating to Hope Health, which provided excellent hospice care to Ed and his family (https://www.hopehealthco.org/ways-to-give/donatenow/) or mail to 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904, Attn: Philanthropy.