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LongeviQuest is saddened to report the passing of Merle O’Hara. Merle O’Hara was born in Kingston, Jamaica on 20 February 1912 and passed away in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on 4 November 2023 at 111 years, 257 days. At the time of her passing, she might have been the oldest Jamaican-born person alive worldwide.

Merle O’Hara Passes Away at 111
(Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CzOr3PXxeMC/)

O’Hara once served tea to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at a resort during their visit to Jamaica. In 1974, he followed her daughter to Canada. O’Hara survived a stroke but lost vision in her left eye. Her hobbies included playing field hockey, bridge, and croquet.

LongeviQuest is extending our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Mrs. Merle O’Hara.

 

Longeviquest is pleased to report that Merle O’Hara is the oldest person to ever report for jury duty at age 111. O’Hara was born Merle Millicent Romney in Kingston, Jamaica on 20 February 1912. She is currently the fourth oldest known living person in Canada (just behind an anonymous female supercentenarian, Helen Doan and  Hazel Skuce).

Merle O’Hara following her jury duty
(Source: Instagram: @merle_supercentenarian)

O’Hara once served tea to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at a resort during their visit to Jamaica. In 1974, he followed her daughter to Canada. O’Hara survived a stroke but lost vision in her left eye. Her hobbies included playing field hockey, bridge, and croquet.

O’Hara currently lives with her daughter at the Haro Park Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

For more information, please view O’Hara’s Directory Profile here.