Mary Ellen O'Hara

August 28, 1926 - December 15, 2020

Mary Ellen O'Hara, age 94 August 28, 1926 - December 15, 2020 Mary Ellen O'Hara of Fairfield, CA peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 15, 2020 in Vacaville, CA, surrounded by family, after a short illness. Mary Ellen (Besece) was born in Baltimore, Maryland and came to California at age 8. She grew up in Antioch, California. She attended the College of the Pacific and San Jose State. She graduated with a degree in Home Economics and Elementary Education. Mary Ellen married William Patrick O'Hara of Oakley, CA on July 27, 1957. She taught for 33 years in the Fairfield Suisun Unified School District finishing out her career at David A. Weir Elementary School in Fairfield. After retirement, she served 20 years as a Eucharistic Minister to the homebound of Holy Spirit Parish. She spent much time with family and loved caring for her grandchildren. She loved cooking, gardening, walking, and the outdoors. For years she spent her mornings with the Solano Mall Walkers Group. Mary Ellen is survived by two sons, William C. O'Hara (Sherry) and Patrick H. O'Hara (Sherry), both of Vacaville, CA, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Catholic Prayer Service was held at Fairfield Funeral Home.