Frank O'Hagan
“Yeah, Me, Frank O’Hagan - Coach, Confidante, Comedian
From his humble beginnings as a Sudbury boy to his later life as a Teacher, a Father, and a Grandfather, Frank O’ Hagan could always be counted on to lead or to lend a hand to those in need. A storyteller by nature, Frank loved to just share time and tales with friends and neighbours, and with the people of the community in which he lived. Survived by his spouse, Margaret Ann (McCubbin) and his four children: Ann Rivet (Scott), Beth O’Hagan (Marc Samuels), Catherine O’Hagan (Adam Chapman), and Dean, and his grandchildren: Liam O’Hagan (Ashley Thibeault), Will & Max Rivet, and Quinn & Cole Samuels. Lovingly remembered by his sisters, Bonnie O’Hagan, and Debbie Depaolis (Joe), and their children and grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, Stan and Reta O’Hagan. Frank had many fans, both in his large extended family and in his friends, and he will be greatly missed by all.
Frank’s faith was incredibly important to him, and he devoted himself to the church as a regular parishioner, a volunteer pall bearer, Minister of the Eucharist, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Frank attended Saint Rita’s Parish until its closure and later St. Peter’s Parish.
Frank graduated from the North Bay Teacher’s College and was very invested in Education, He taught both Elementary and Secondary students for 31 years for the Nipissing District Catholic School Board. Frank always gave back to his community. Over the years, he was a Cub Scout Leader, a Member of City Council, a North Bay Hydro Commissioner, and a School Board Trustee. He was also very involved in fundraising with the Near North Palliative Care Network, in particular the Annual Music Evening, and the Duke of Edinburgh Project in Costa Rica.
Frank was also very involved in athletics, playing sports in high school and into adulthood. He coached high school basketball. Frank continued to support local teams, in particularly the Nipissing University Lakers, often attending games and cheering loudly with his grandchildren by his side. In addition, Frank was an avid fan of watching his grandchildren in their sporting endeavours. Frank enjoyed making back yard rinks for pick-up games of hockey with the young and the old, and never missed a chance to cheer for the Bruins and the Blue Jays.
Frank was a family man, giving his time and energy to his daughters, and especially his special needs son, Dean. Frank could often be seen walking Dean, taking him for a swim at the CFB or the YMCA, or bouncing up and down in the shallow end of the family pool. An Irishman through and through, Frank loved celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, complete with a good old listen to Bing Crosby’s “Shillelaghs and Shamrocks.” Every July 1, rain or shine, Frank, a proud Canadian, along with his wife, Margie, organized a Canada Day Parade in his neighbourhood. With flags waving, and food to feast on, this day was special to everyone. Frank lived by two quotations: “It never hurts to be nice,” and “What does the Lord require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy and walk humbly with your God.”
Family receiving friends at Hillside Funeral Services, 362 Airport Rd, on Sunday May 18th from 6 until 8 pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St Peter the Apostle Church on Monday May 19th at 11 am.
A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Rotondo for the many years of attentive care.
Donations in memory of Frank to The PADDLE Program would be appreciated by his family.
Hillside Funeral Services Ltd.
