Francis “Frank” Joseph O’Hara, Sr., 91

Camden, Maine

Francis “Frank” Joseph O’Hara Sr., 91, died on Aug. 3, at his home in Camden, Maine, surrounded by his family. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on Oct. 29, 1931, he was the son of Francis Joseph and Dorothy (MacCalduff) O’Hara. He married Donna “Jill” Hildreth in Portland, Maine, on Jan. 11, 1953.

Frank was a devoted family man and a devout Catholic. He attended numerous events for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Frank was generous to his family, friends and those in need. He was a gracious host and a quiet friend to many.

Frank and his beloved wife Jill were world travelers, and they shared this love with their family by organizing trips to Ireland, Italy, France, China, Japan, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. He loved boating in Penobscot Bay on the Cumberbun and the Mandalay.

He supported many local organizations and causes and was a strong believer in public service. He flipped pancakes at the Camden Snow Bowl, sat on the Camden National Bank and Owls Head Transportation Museum boards, and served on the New England Fishery Management Council.

Under his leadership, O’Hara Corporation, a 115-year-old, fifth-generation family-owned and operated commercial fishing company, expanded its influence from the coast of Maine to the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and China.