Ahern Obituaries - 2009

Daniel Ahern AHERN (London and Kilbrin): DANIEL AHERN, of Kingsbury, London and formerly of Kilbrin, Kanturk, died on December 27, 2008. His death will be deeply regretted by his wife Mary, daughter Claire, son-in-law Derek, grandchildren Ben and Imogen, his brother Tim, his sisters Margaret (Butler) and Norah, and extended family. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Grace's Funeral Home, Kanturk. Removal on today (Saturday) at 6pm to St. John the Baptist Church, Kilbrin. Funeral, on tomorrow (Sunday), after 10.30am Mass, to the local cemetery. — The Irish Examiner 3 January 2009

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John S. Ahearn AHEARN, John S. Of Squantum, formerly of Milton, suddenly, Jan. 2. Beloved husband of Evelyn L. (Green). Devoted father of John B. & Steven D., both of Whitman, Pamela S. of Tewksbury, Richard W. of Hanover & Edward T. Ahearn of Marshfield, Sandra E. Concannon of Abington, Joanne L. Williams of Squantum, Dianne R. West of Hanover & David R. Ahearn of Abington. Brother of Cheryl Steward of Marshfield. Also survived by 15 loving grandchildren. Funeral Service at the Alfred D. Thomas F. H. 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Tues. at 1 PM. Visiting hrs.11am-1pm prior to service. Relatives & friends invited. Interment private. Retired Aeronautical Engineer of Delta Airlines. Former employee of Northeast Airlines. Late member of Yellowbirds Retirees Club. Former member of New Eng. Sonett Club. Graduate of East Coast Aerotech & Boston University. Army Veteran, Korean War. Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200 — The Boston Globe 5 January 2009

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Pauline (Quinn) Ahern Ahern (Cork and Nenagh): On January 10, 2009, peacefully, at the Mercy University Hospital, PAULINE (nee Quinn), Silverdale Grove, Ballinlough, beloved wife of Mike and loving mother of Michelle, Ivan, Victoria, Jennifer & Aoife and daughter of Josie Quinn. Sadlly missed by her loving husband, family, grandchildren, mother, brothers Donal, Tom, Tony, Sean and Martin, sisters Nora and Patricia, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters- in-law, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Reposing at her home from 4pm today (Monday). Removal on this (Monday) evening at 7pm to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Ballinlough. Requiem Mass on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Blackrock. Requiescat in pace. — The Evening Echo 12 January 2009

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Robert "Bo" Ahern Sr. Robert "Bo" Ahern Sr., 69, of Cambridge and Plymouth, formerly of Arlington, died unexpectedly in Florida on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009. He was the beloved husband of the late Christine (Rodgers) Ahern. He was born in Boston. Mr. Ahern served in the U.S. Marines. Mr. Ahern was a retired Cambridge police officer for 36 years. The director of the Ahern Foundation, he was also a member of the Plymouth VFW and Plymouth Elks. He is survived by three sons, Robert Ahern and his wife, Eileen, of Stoneham, Stephen Ahern and his wife, Lissa, of Wilmington, and Christopher Ahern of Cambridge; two stepsons, Frederick Duplissa of Lynn, and Adam Duplissa of Salem, N.H.; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Timothy Ahern Jr. of Hampstead, N.H., and John Ahern in Florida; and a sister, Patricia Powers of Arlington. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 26, at St. John's Church in Cambridge. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m., at the Mass. National Cemetery in Bourne. Arrangements are under the care of the Keefe Funeral Home, Cambridge. — Arlington Advocate 21 January 2009

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Mary L. (Milmore) Aherne AHERNE, Mary L. (Milmore) Of Newton, died Thursday, January 29, 2009, at home. She was 95. Mrs. Aherne was a teacher, retiring from the Watertown Schools. She was the wife of the late Raymond J. Aherne; devoted mother of Maureen Loukas, and her husband Victor of Belmont, Robert M. Aherne, and his wife Joanne of Tewksbury, and Richard M. Aherne, and his wife Anita of Scituate; loving grandmother of Victor, Elisabeth and Michael Loukas, Kevin, Kerri, and Lauren Aherne, Jasmine Marchant, and her husband Dave, and Derek Aherne; cherished great-grandmother of Brittani and Mikaela Loukas; sister of Babe Ford of Newton, and the late John F. Milmore. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 2 at 10:00am at St. John the Evangelist Church, Glen Road (at Washington Street), Wellesley. Interment will follow the Mass in Newton Cemetery, Newton. Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 2:00 - 6:00pm at the J.S. Waterman & Sons & Waring Funeral Home, 592 Washington Street, WELLESLEY. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210 or www.diabetes.org/honor. J. S. Waterman & Sons & Waring 592 Washington Street Wellesley 781-235-4110 — The Boston Globe 30 January 2009

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Evan Ahern AHERN—Evan, died January 23 at the age of 53. He had been the principal of Franklin K. Lane High School in Queens and was beloved by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held this Saturday, January 31, 2pm, at Plymouth Church in Brooklyn Heights. The address is 75 Hicks Street, entrance on Orange. — New York Times 30 January 2009

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Sheila (Ahern) Hayes HAYES (nee Ahern) (Clonakilty and London): Peacefully, in London, SHEILA, wife of the late John, loving mother of Michael, Mary, Helen, Sean and the late Jimmy, beloved sister of the late Liam, Fr. Jim and Fr. Sean. Will be greatly missed by her brothers Michael and Tom, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Wednesday), February 4, at 12 noon, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Clonakilty. Removal of ashes afterwards to St. Mary's Cemetery. Requiescat in pace. — The Irish Examiner 3 February 2009

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James "Jim" Ahern AHERN JAMES (JIM) (Ballysimon, Midleton): On February 6, 2009, peacefully, in the care of the staff of the Mercy University Hospital, Cork, beloved husband of Nellie (nee Kelleher) and loving father of Dan, Tricia (O'Rourke), Sheila, Eileen (Ryall), Nóirín (Treacy) and J.J. and brother of the late Nora, Batt, Michael, and Bob. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife and family, grandchildren, sisters Lil, Sr. Joan and Margaret, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers- in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at Hyde's Funeral Home, Drury's Avenue, Midleton on tomorrow (Sunday) from 6pm. Removal at 7.30pm to St. Laurence's Church, Clonmult. Requiem Mass on Monday at 2.30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House private. May he rest in peace. — The Irish Examiner 7 February 2009

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Michael Ahern Ahern (Cork): On February 9, 2009, peacefully, at Mallow General Hospital, MICHAEL, Albert Road and late of Heatherside Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Lying in repose at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road, of Jerh. O'Connor Ltd. Removal at 8pm on this (Tuesday) evening to Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Ballinlough. Requiem Mass at 10am on tomorrow (Wednesday). Funeral afterwards to the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy. May he rest in peace. — The Evening Echo 10 February 2009

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Helen (Ahern) Cody CODY HELEN (nee Ahern) (Ballyquirke, Killeagh and late of Crowbally, Mogeely): On February 13, 2009, unexpectedly but peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the excellent care of the staff at ICU, Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, beloved wife of the late Frank and wonderful mother of Eleanor (Russell), John and Caroline (Hehir) and loving nanny of Ciara, Seán and Holly. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family, sons-in-law, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, Christine and Kieran, nephews, nieces, relatives and her many friends, a special thanks to Sue. Reposing at home at Ballyquirke from 5pm on today (Saturday). Reception Prayers at 1.30pm on Monday at the Church of St. John the Baptist, Killeagh. Requiem Mass at 2pm, followed by burial in St. Fergal's Cemetery. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. — The Irish Examiner 14 February 2009

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Tributes for couple Just over two weeks after they died on Black Saturday trying to defend their property, Leigh and Charmian Ahern have been honoured by about 700 of their friends in a memorial service at Yarra Valley Grammar School. Charmian, known as Charm, 58, and Leigh, 57, died when their house at Steels Creek was lost in the Kinglake fire. In a tribute provided to The Age by friend Denis Muller, the Aherns were described as lovers of the environment, and appreciative of the risk of living in the bush. "They had always said they would stay and fight. When the hour was upon them, that is what they did," he said. Yesterday, their son Dale and daughter Chloe, sang their parents' wedding day song at the service, while accompanying a video of the wedding. Mr Muller said Leigh Ahern had worked as an environmental scientist all his life, most recently as a consulting scientist specialising in biodiversity. Charmian Ahern had a PhD in botany and worked daily at Biralee Primary School as an aide to special needs children. At the service, fellow scientists described their experiences of field trips with Leigh Ahern, and a large number of people from the primary school attended. — Western Australia Today 23 February 2009

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William F. Ahern AHERN, William F., Age 52, of Canton, March 6. Beloved husband of Anne E. (Rugo). Devoted son of Corinne F. (Ryan) of W. Yarmouth & the late William F. Ahern and son-in-law of Mary E. Rugo of Centerville. Loving brother of Maureen I. of Randolph, Michael E. (BFD) of Dorchester & Brian G. Ahern of Quincy. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Tues. morning at 9. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Mon. 4 to 8 PM. Former Boston School Senior Custodian. Late member of Local 1952. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the Anthony Picarello Foundation, 1072 Saratoga St., E. Boston 02128. www.alfreddthomas.com Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200 — The Boston Globe 9 March 2009

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Sister Hilda Ahearne AHEARNE (Cork and Ramsgrange, New Ross, Co Wexford): On March 10, 2009, at Bon Secours Care Village, Mount Desert, SR HILDA, Bon Secours Sister. Deeply regretted by her loving community, sisters- in-law Rita and Peggy, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. RIP. Reception and Prayers at Mount Desert Chapel on this (Wednesday) evening at 7pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow (Thursday) at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Oliver's Cemetery. — The Irish Examiner 11 March 2009

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Nora (Ahern) Kearney KEARNEY (Rathcormac): On March 11, 2009, peacefully, at Youghal and District Nursing Home, NORA (nee Ahern), beloved wife of the late Jack, Clykeel and dear mother of John, Julie, Will, Kathleen, Tim, Angela, Ned and Mary. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family, sister Mary, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sister-in-law Maggie (Rice), relatives, neighbours and friends. Requiescat in pace. Reposing at Ronayne's Funeral Home, Lower Patrick Street, Fermoy on this (Thursday) evening from 6pm, followed by removal at 7.30pm to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathcormac. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 2.30pm. Funeral afterwards to Castlelyons Cemetery. — The Irish Examiner 12 March 2009

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Bernadette "Ber" (Motherway) Aherne AHERNE (Water Rock, Midleton): On March 20, 2009, peacefully, in the wonderful care of Midleton Community Hospital, BERNADETTE (BER, nee Motherway), in her 88th year, beloved wife of Jim, and loving mother of James, Aidan and Michael. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Majella, Mary and Catherine, grandchildren Colin, James, Susan, Darren, Laura, Alan, Paul, Andrew and Alex, sister Tess, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, especially Gretta, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, and a large circle of friends. May she rest in peace. Removal on this (Monday) evening at 8.30pm from the Funeral Home of T. Wallis and Sons, Riverside Way, Midleton, to Church of the Most Holy Rosary. Requiem Mass on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2pm. Burial private in Clonpriest Cemetery. — The Irish Examiner 23 March 2009

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Joan (Ahern) Pratt PRATT (Conna): On March 21, 2009, peacefully, at Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin, JOAN (nee Ahern), Modeligo, beloved wife of the late Max and dear mother of Michael and Kathleen (Tobin), sister of William, Gretta and Carmel. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family, son-in-law Bill, daughter- in-law Marian, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Requiescat in pace. Requiem Mass on today (Monday) at 12 noon in St Catherine's Church, Conna. Funeral afterwards to Tallow Cemetery. — The Irish Examiner 23 March 2009

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Mary (Ahern) O'Connell O'CONNELL (Clashmore and Tallow): On March 31, 2009, peacefully, in the loving care of the matron and staff of St Joseph's Hospital, Dungarvan, late of Bellevue, Clashmore, MARY (nee Ahern), beloved wife of the late Billy O'Connell and dear mother of David, Anne and Billy. Deeply mourned by her loving sons, daughter, brother, sisters, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in- law, sisters-in-law, brother- in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. RIP. Remains arriving on this (Wednesday) evening at 7.30pm to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tallow. Requiem Mass at 2pm tomorrow (Thursday), followed by interment in Clashmore Cemetery. — The Irish Examiner 1 April 2009

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Bill Ahern Bill Ahern, son of Daniel K. and Mildred (Castle) Ahern, was born Feb. 14, 1941, in Buffalo, WY. He received his education in Buffalo, graduating in 1959. Following high school, Bill attended the University of Wyoming, graduating in 1963. On Nov. 22, 1962, Bill was united in marriage to Ginger Hand in Laramie, WY. To this union two children were born. Bill served in the United States Army for 25 years, serving two tours in Vietnam and attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his time in the service Bill was awarded the Silver Star, four Bronze Star Medals, Bronze Star Medal with V Device, five Purple Hearts, three Meritorious Service Medals, five Air Medals, two Army Commendation Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Meritorious Unit Citation, Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab and Legion of Merit. Bill taught science for 16 years at San Elizario High School in El Paso, TX, retiring in 2006. He and Ginger then moved to Emmetsburg where they have made their home. Bill was a member of V.F.W. Post #2295 in Emmetsburg. Bill died Monday, March 30, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, at the age of 68. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Daniel and Keith Ahern; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Judge Joseph and Olavia Hand. He is survived by his wife, Ginger of Emmetsburg; his children, Shaun Ahern and his wife, Sonja of Fairbanks, AK and Kathy Hartwiger and her husband, Chris of Birmingham, AL; four grandchildren, Kelly and Daniel Ahern and Erin and Ben Hartwiger; and a brother, Tom Ahern of Rawlins, WY. Inurnment will be held at a later date at St. John's Cemetery in Buffalo, WY. Online condolences can be sent to martinmatticefuneralhome.com — Emmetsburg News 2 April 2009

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Daniel Joseph O'Hern Daniel J. O'Hern, a longtime associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court whose 231 majority opinions helped define state policies on issues like the death penalty, law enforcement and homelessness, died Wednesday at his home in Little Silver, N.J. He was 78. The cause was metastatic melanoma of the brain, his family said. Justice O'Hern, who was on the court from 1981 to 2000, served under Chief Justice Robert N. Wilentz for 14 years. Legal experts in and out of New Jersey commended, and criticized, the Wilentz court for its outpouring of influential, often liberal rulings. Prof. Laurence H. Tribe of Harvard Law School once called it the best state supreme court in the nation. Justice O'Hern was not a predictable vote on the seven-member court, the state's highest, sometimes taking positions favored by conservatives on issues like the death penalty. In 2000, he wrote an opinion upholding a death sentence in a case where a convicted murderer claimed jurors had been biased in favor of the penalty because of the manner in which they were chosen. Other opinions were more liberal, including those accompanying several unanimous decisions by the court upholding the state's obligation to house the homeless. In 1983, Justice O'Hern wrote a decision, criticized by President Ronald Reagan, that limited the right of school officials to search students' belongings. Even though evidence of drug dealing was ultimately found in the purse of a student at Piscataway High School, the court ruled, 5 to 2, that the search of the purse had been illegal. "Surely, law enforcement would be easier without the Constitution," Justice O'Hern wrote in that decision, "but that is not the way that the framers chose." The United States Supreme Court later reversed the New Jersey decision. Daniel Joseph O'Hern was born in Red Bank, N.J., on May 23, 1930, and commuted to Regis High School in Manhattan. He graduated from Fordham College in 1951 with a degree in mathematics. He served in the Navy from 1951 to 1954. During the Korean War, he was on the aircraft carrier Essex. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1957, then was a clerk for Justice William J. Brennan Jr. of the United States Supreme Court. He practiced law and was a councilman and mayor of Red Bank. Gov. Brendan T. Byrne of New Jersey appointed Mr. O'Hern commissioner of the state's Environmental Protection Department in 1978, and a year later made him his own chief counsel. In 1981, Mr. Byrne named him to the Supreme Court, making him the third of the governor's chief counsels to be appointed to it. Justice O'Hern is survived by his wife of 50 years, the former Barbara Ronan; his sons, Daniel Jr., James and John; his daughters, Eileen O'Hern Luby and Molly O'Hern Wallace; his sisters, Eugenia Witterschein and Catharine O'Hern; his brother, Dr. J. Henry O'Hern Jr.; and eight grandchildren. Justice O'Hern liked to apply what he called the "Sal's Tavern" test to judicial opinions: If it would not make sense to the gang at Sal's, he said, it should be done over. — New York Times 3 April 2009

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Gerard Ahern Ahern (South Douglas Road Cork and late of Gurranes, Innishannon): On April 6, 2009, peacefully at the Mercy University Hospital, GERARD (late of Nemo Rangers H & F Club), beloved son of the late John and Mary and loving brother of Eileen and adored uncle of Eoin. Deeply mourned by his loving sister, brother- in-law John, nephew, aunt Jo, relatives, kind neighbours and friends especially Jamesie Dorgan and Eileen Collins. Rest in peace. Reception into St. Patrick's Church, Knockavilla on tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6.30pm. Liturgy of the Word on Holy Thursday at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to the adjoining cemetery. — The Evening Echo 7 April 2009

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Janet E. (Brady) O'Hearn O'HEARN, Janet E. (Brady) Of Medford, formerly of Malden, April 6, 2009. Wife of the late Edward J. "Ted" O'Hearn. Beloved mother of Christine O'Hearn of Medford and Michael O'Hearn and his wife Darlene of Wakefield. Sister of the late James and John Brady. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Due to Holy Week and Easter Sunday Services, the Funeral will be Tuesday, April 14, from the E.E.Burns & Son Funeral Home, 204 Main St., MALDEN at 8:00 am. Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (Rt. 60) Malden/Medford line, at 9:00 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 pm. Interment Lakeside Cemetery, Wakefield. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hallmark Health Hospice, 178 Savin St., Malden, MA 02148. — The Boston Globe 9 April 2009

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Nora (Carey) Ahern AHERN (Bartlemy): On April 14, 2009, peacefully, after a short illness, at Mallow General Hospital, NORA (nee Carey), Hightown, Bartlemy, beloved wife of the late Jim and dear mother of James, Denis and Greg. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons, daughters-in-law Geraldine and Ita, grandchildren Eleanor, Evelyn, Maeve and Seamus, brother-in-law Paddy, sisters-in-law Chriss and Julia, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Requiescat in pace. Reposing at Ronayne's Funeral Home, Lower Patrick Street, Fermoy. Removal on this (Wednesday) evening at 8pm to St Bartholomew's Church, Bartlemy. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Thursday) at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to Ballinaltig Cemetery. — The Irish Examiner 15 April 2009

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Lucinda "Lu" Ahern AHERN (Killeagh): LUCINDA (LU). On April 17, 2009, peacefully, in the care of Peter, Angela and the staff of Youghal and District Nursing Home, Gortroe, dearly loved daughter of the late Simon and Jennie, sister of Paddy, Tom and Jennie and the late Patricia, Nancie and Jack. Sadly missed by her loving family, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. RIP. Removal on this (Saturday) evening at 6.15pm from Egan's Funeral Home, The Mall, Youghal, to St. John the Baptist Church, Killeagh. Burial, after 11am Mass on tomorrow (Sunday), in the Old Cemetery, Killeagh. — The Irish Examiner 18 April 2009

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Michael "Gah" Ahern Ahern (Cork): On April 20, 2009, peacefully, at Marymount Hospice, MICHAEL (GAH), beloved husband of Kathleen, Templeacre Avenue and late of Knockanmore, Ovens and loving father of Mary (Mooney), Michael (Hank), Helen (O'Regan), Breda (McCarthy), Elizabeth (Beckom) and brother of the late Tommy and John. Sadly missed by his loving wife, family, grandchildren, brothers Joe and Finbarr, sister May, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at O'Connor Bros. Funeral Home, North Gate Bridge. Rosary on today (Tuesday) at 6.45pm, followed by Removal to the Church of the Ascension, Gurranabraher. Requiem Mass on tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11am, Funeral afterwards to St. Catherine's Cemetery, Kilcully. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to Marymount Hospice. Requiescat in pace. — The Evening Echo 21 April 2009

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Cian Aherne Aherne (Brooklodge, Glanmire): On April 20, 2009, unexpectedly, CIAN, dearly loved son of Frank and Martina (nee O'Regan) and much loved brother of Shane, Damien, Graham and Ryan. Sadly missed by his loving parents, brothers, nephews Jamie and Adam, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. Removal on tomorrow (Wednesday) at 8.15pm from Barry Bros Funeral Home, Hazelwood, Glanmire to Sacred Heart Church, Glounthaune. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 2.30pm. Funeral afterwards to St Joseph's Cemetery, Little Island. May he rest in peace. — The Evening Echo 21 April 2009

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John Ahern AHERN (Ballyneety, Knockanore, Tallow, Co Waterford): On April 21, 2009, peacefully, JOHN. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Ellen (nee Nolan), daughter Janet, brother Michael, sister Elizabeth, son-in-law Matt, grandchild Rebecca, sisters-in-law, brothers- in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh and Sons Funeral Home, Cappo- quin. Removal on this (Wednesday) evening at 7.30pm to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tallow. Funeral Mass on tomorrow (Thursday) at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. — The Irish Examiner 22 April 2009

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Christine M. O'Hearn O'HEARN, Christine M. Of Medford, formerly of Malden, May 19, 2009. Daughter of the late Edward J. "Ted" and Janet E. (Brady) O'Hearn, Beloved sister of Michael O'Hearn and his wife Darlene of Wakefield. Survived also by several cousins and numerous friends and classmates (GCHS ' 67). Funeral from the E.E.Burns & Son Funeral Home 204 Main St. MALDEN, Friday at 9:15 am. Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, (Rt.60), Malden/Medford line at 10;30 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 pm. Interment Lakeside Cemetery, Wakefield. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Pl. NW, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. — The Boston Globe 21 May 2009

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Gail Susan (Symington) Ahern Gail Susan Symington Ahern, 68, of Bemidji, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, at Neilson Place in Bemidji. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30 at 6036 Jack Pine Road N.W., south on U.S. Highway 2 to County 9/Cardinal Road, four miles to Jack Pine Road. — Bemidji Pioneer 26 May 2009

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Katherine M. (Traynor) Ahern AHERN, Katherine M. (Traynor) Age 88, of Quincy, formerly of Braintree & Dorchester, May 26, 2009. Beloved wife of the late John D. Ahern (Retired Boston P.D.) Mother of Marie F. married to John F. McHugh of Hingham, John P. married to Martine Carroll Ahern of Newton, James C. Ahern of Quincy & Joseph G. married to Eileen C. Ahern of Weymouth. Sister of Alice E. Williams of Quincy, Margaret Domurat of Dorchester & the late Mary Grant. Also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren & many nieces & nephews. Funeral from the North Weymouth McDonald Funeral Home 40 Sea St. (off Rt.3A-Bickel Sq.) on Saturday at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph's Church Washington St. Quincy at 10:00 O'clock. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 P.M. Interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Weymouth. Donations in Katherine's memory may be made to Catholic TV PO Box 9196 34 Chestnut St. Watertown,Ma. 02471 or Most Holy Redeemer Church 65 London St. East Boston, MA 02128. McDonald-funeral homes.com — The Boston Globe 27 May 2009

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Daniel E. Ahern May 28, 2009 Daniel E. Ahern, 62, who retired from his position as Internet content coordinator with the Internal Revenue Service in 2009, after 30 years with the federal government, died of cancer on May 28 at Hospice Atlanta. Dan was senior analyst of communications staff responsible for all content postings on irs.gov and was passionate about assuring high quality, easy-to-navigate information services for Web site users. He traveled frequently to Washington, DC, and around the country to conduct training seminars for IRS employees. Dan was born in Syracuse, New York, on August 15, 1946, the youngest of seven children, to the late John and Doris Ahern, and was devoted to his large family throughout his life. He received a master's degree in business administration from Western New Mexico University in 1971 after completing his undergraduate work at Bryant College in Rhode Island. A longtime resident of Atlanta, Dan was the founding president of Southern Country Atlanta in 1988 and later the first president of SEGRA, two organizations that helped develop interest in country-western music, dance, and rodeo in our community. He organized a group of men to learn clogging. They became "The Buffalo Chips" and performed at the World's Fair in Knoxville in 1982. He loved the movies, all kinds of music, tending his roses and indoor plants, and his "rescue cat," Dixie. He enjoyed planning vacation trips for himself, his partner and their friends. Among the highlights were Rio de Janeiro, Costa Rica, New York City, London, Ireland and a friend's wedding in Nassau. Simple pleasures like rollerblading in Piedmont Park, aerobics at the Decatur YMCA and dinners somewhere near home or at home with friends were an important part of his life. He learned inclusiveness at an early age thanks to his loving family, and this lesson carried over into his worklife, as he took newcomers under his wing when they came into his department. His judgment was sound and fair. Once, when he was offered a promotion, he turned it down, in part because, as he told the interviewers, someone else they had interviewed would be better for the job. His smile and his enthusiasm were contagious. Focus on the positive and ignore the negative was a guiding principle for him. He believed that life was a great journey and wanted to go first class whenever possible, with people he cared about along for the ride. He is survived by John Lyons, his partner of 35 years. Other survivors include his brothers and sister, Timothy Ahern and his wife, Kate, Reverend John Ahern, Doreen Drury and her husband John, and Patrick Ahern and his wife Carol; along with 21 nieces and nephews, 46 great-nieces and -nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas M. Ahern, and sister, Mary T. Lynch. Dan's remains have been cremated, and a funeral Mass will be celebrated by his brother, Fr. John Ahern, at Holy Cross Church, 4112 E. Genesee Street, Dewitt, NY 13214 on Friday, June 5, at 11 a.m. Calling hours are at the church on Thursday, June 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. Whelan Bros. & Hulchanski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. An Atlanta memorial service at H. M. Patterson & Son-Spring Hill Chapel will be announced later for friends and former co-workers. Whelan Bros. & Hulchanski Funeral Home Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits. — Syracuse Post Standard 3 June 2009

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Maurice B. Ahern JEFFERSONVILLE—AHERN MAURICE B., 74, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born September 25, 1934 in Louisville to the late Maurice Ahern and Bridget (Francis) Ahern. Maurice was a retired senior chief from the Navy and retired from civil service from Amphibious Base Little Creek in Norfolk, VA. He proudly served our country in the Navy, having served in both Vietnam and the Korean Conflict. Maurice was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Jeffersonville, the American Legion of Virginia Beach, VA, and the Fleet Reserve Association. He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Ahern, of Jeffersonville; son, Gary M. Ahern, of Richmond, VA; three stepsons, Stewart R. Johnson (Karen), of New Albany, Greg D. Johnson, of Clarksville and Mike W. Johnson (Kim), of Greenville; daughter, Leigh Ann Dodson (John), of Clay City, KY; brother, Desmond Ahern (Sue), of Louisville; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Maurice is preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Ahern; son, Brennan Ahern; and brother, Kevin Ahern. A funeral Mass will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Jeffersonville, with burial to follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery in Jeffersonville. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2009 at E.M. Coots' Sons Funeral Home in Jeffersonville. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Augustine Catholic Church or the Navy Memorial Fund in Washington DC. — Louisville Courier-Journal 4 June 2009

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John Joseph Ahearn, Jr. May 11, 1939 - May 7, 2009 John Joseph Ahearn Jr. of San Marcos, Calif., passed away Thursday at Palomar Medical Center. Born in Schenectady, N.Y., John grew up in Johnstown, N.Y. He attended St. Patrick's School and Johnstown High School. John was an Eagle Scout, a member of the Royal Mountain Ski Club and he participated in the Water Ski National Championships. John attended college at Cornell University, where he was initiated into the Sigma Chi fraternity and then Union University College of Pharmacy, where he received his RPh in 1962. Following his graduation, John became interim superintendent of St. Patrick's School and began his pharmacy career at the family business, Ahearn's Pharmacy. In 1971, the Pharmacy Retail Association named John the "Pharmacy Retailer of the Year." In 1973, John was employed as vice president of marketing for the Steamboat Springs Ski Resort. He chaired the Colorado Governor's Advisory Committee on Transportation and was president of the Steamboat Springs Transit Advisory Council. In 1983, John became president of Transpacific Industries in Lake Arrowhead, Calif. He served on the Board of Directors of the Lake Arrowhead Chamber of Commerce, Southern California Marine Association Boat Show Committee, and Cobalt Boats Dealer Advisory Committee. John also served as president of the San Diego Chapter of the California Pharmacists Association, was a guest lecturer at Cornell University School of Hotel Management and California State University San Bernardino, where he served on the Business School Advisory Board and as a guest marketing faculty member. John also chaired the Small Business Committee for the City of Carlsbad, Calif. John is survived by his wife of 45 years, Dorothea Bannigan Ahearn and their four children, John J. Ahearn III, Christopher B. Ahearn, Katherine Ahearn Edwards, all of California, and Michael P. and Sara Lowe Ahearn and their two children, Michael Patrick Ahearn Jr. and Peter Alexander Ahearn of Huntsville. Also his sister, Elizabeth Ahearn Fry of Denver. Donations may be made to the Bereavement Ministry of St. Patrick Parish, 3821 Adams St., Carlsbad, CA 92008. — The Huntsville Times 4 June 2009

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David Michael "Dave" Ahern David Michael "Dave" Ahern, 55, died May 27, 2009 in Sunrise Medical Center, Las Vegas NV from injuries sustained in an accidental fall. Dave was born on November 22, 1953 in Cincinnati Ohio. Beloved son and brother, loyal friend and devoted husband, Dave is survived by his wife Sara, brothers Frank and Larry, and sister Cara. He was preceded in death by his father, William and his mother June Ahern. Dave graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in building construction, but soon found that his true calling in life was as a firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician. Dave lived in Clarkdale since 1980. He joined Clarkdale Fire Department in 1980 as a volunteer and served as volunteer Fire Chief from 1984-1987. As Chief he initiated EMS services for Clarkdale. In 1987 he was hired by Cottonwood Fire Department as a career firefighter, however he continued to volunteer with Clarkdale Fire until 1994 when he was hired by Sedona Fire District. He was also a Hazardous Materials Technician. Dave retired in 2007 as a Fire Captain/Paramedic. Due to his strong desire to continue serving his community, Dave ran for and was elected to the Clarkdale Fire District Board of Directors last November. A lifelong outdoorsman and hunter, Dave supported conservation and education programs designed to enhance wilderness experiences for all ages. A memorial service to honor and celebrate Dave's life will be held on Saturday June 13, beginning at 11 am at Clarkdale Memorial Clubhouse, 19 N. 9th Street Clarkdale, AZ. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Dave M. Ahern Memorial Fund, Bank of America, Cottonwood, Arizona. Information provided by survivors. — Verde Valley News 6 June 2009

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Alan Michael Ahern Ahern (Cork): On June 1, 2009, unexpectedly, in Thailand, ALAN, Whitebeam Road, Togher, beloved son of Wally and Betty and loving father of Megan, brother of Orla, Daniel and Laura. Sadly missed by his loving parents, daughter, brother, sisters, godson Josh, aunts, uncles, relatives and a large circle of friends. Reposing at Fordes Funeral Home, South Gate Bridge tomorrow (Saturday) from 2pm. Removal same evening at 6pm to Church of the Assumption, Ballyphehane. Requiem Mass on Monday at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to St. James' Cemetery, Chetwynd. May he rest in peace. — The Evening Echo 5 June 2009

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Dennis William Ahearn Ahearn, Dennis W. of Brighton, MI formerly of Ballwin, MO, baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, died June 18, 2009 at the age of 55. Dearest husband of Cathleen Hilboldt Ahearn; dear father of Joe (Katie) Ahearn, Maureen (Matt) Keller, Colleen and Maggie Ahearn; papa of Frankie and Charlie Ahearn; son of the late Francis B. and Mary Catherine (Good) Ahearn, Patricia and the late James Dowd; son-in-law of Sis and Jack Hilboldt; brother of Jane (Bob) O'Brien, Frank Ahearn, Julanne Ahearn, Mary (Chuck) Luntz, Donna (Kevin) Decker, the late Sue (Roy) Evers, Amy (Randy) Helling, Carrie (Patrick) Judd and the late Casey (Robert) Doverspike; brother-in-law of Renee (Brian) McMahon, Denny (Jane) Hilboldt, Terry (Mike) Kickham, Suzy (Bill) Kotaska, Pat (Theresa) Hilboldt, Larry, Jackie, Matt Hilboldt and Maureen (Brian) Dragus; dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, godfather, cousin and friend. Dennis was president of Huron Valley Glass Company, L.L.C., a National Construction Enterprises Company. He joined the glass and curtainwall contracting company as a vice president three and a half years ago and was quickly promoted to president. Services: Funeral from the FAMILY CENTER at SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to Holy Infant Catholic Church, Ballwin for 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to JFK High School, 500 S. Woods Mill Rd., Manchester, MO 63011 or Ranken Jordan (Specialty Pediatric Hospital), rankenjordan.org, 11365 Dorsett Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043. Visitation at the FAMILY CENTER at Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory, Tuesday 2- 8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com. — St. Louis Post-Dispatch 23 June 2009

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Patrick F. Ahern Patrick F. Ahern, preceded in death by his wife Rosemarie (Moran) devoted father of Maureen T. (David) Dalton, Patrick J. (Janet) Ahern, Rosemarie (Henry) Dubina, Kathleen M. (James) Littleton, Mary Ellen (Gary) Garbrecht and Nora J. (David) Allen; loving grandfather of 30 and great-grandfather of two; dear son of the late Patrick J. and Jane E., nee Condon; and preceded in death by his sisters Marie and Leona (Francis) Moss and brothers Rev. John J. and Gerald S. (the late Mary); survived by his loving sisters and brother, Jane A. (the late Angelo) Cantieri, Sr. Catherine Ahern, O.P. "Adrian" and Eugene Ahern (Roseanne); and many nieces and nephews. Served with honor as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army in the Korean Conflict. Attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary and St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein. Earned advanced degrees including a Doctorate in Education from Loyola University of Chicago. Career of almost 40 years with the Chicago Public School system including teacher at Robert Healy School, District Superintendent and co-director of the High School Renaissance program. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 9:45 from Kenny Brothers, 3600 W. 95th Street to Most Holy Redeemer Church (Evergreen Park). Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Alzheimer's Association and American Cancer Society c/o Kenny Brothers. For info, 708-425-4500. — Chicago Tribune 28 June 2009

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Dana A. Ahearn WORCESTER—Dana A. Ahearn, 32, of Worcester, died Friday, July 3, in UMass Medical Center. Mr. Ahearn is survived by his daughter, Lydia J. Ahearn of Maynard; his mother, Denise (Ahearn) Nordstrom and his stepfather, David E. Nordstrom of Millbury; two brothers, Peter Ahearn of Worcester and William Ahearn of Jefferson; a stepbrother, David E. Nordstrom Jr. of Worcester; a stepsister, Susan Montero of Shrewsbury; maternal grandparents, William and Jeanette Ahearn of West Boylston; his godparents, Kimberly Curtis of Oxford and Gary Ahearn of Oxford; many aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews. He was born in Worcester on Dec. 27, 1976, son of the late Gary Plaint, and graduated from Grafton High School. Mr. Ahearn worked as a maintenance contractor and drywall installer for several years. He enjoyed fishing, basketball, and had a passion for nature and animals. Interment was private. To share thoughts and memories, visit his personal guest book at www.mercadantefuneral.com. — The Banner 9 July 2009

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Mary Loretta (Sheehan) Ahern FEEDING HILLS—Mary Loretta (Sheehan) Ahern, 84, Ascended into the Journey of Everlasting Life, July 24, 2009. Mary was born in Ludlow, Vermont on April 11, 1925 daughter of the late George J. and Grace (Dawson) Sheehan. She was a longtime resident of Feeding Hills until two and one half years ago when she moved to Enfield. Mary loved her family especially her grandchildren and great grand child. She loved the challenge of jig saw puzzles. Her devoted husband of 51 years, Richard E. Ahern predeceased her in September 1990. A brother, Bernard J. Sheehan also predeceased Mary. Mary is survived by her loving family who will forever cherish her memory: 2 daughters, Joanne and her husband, J Haire of Enfield, Margaret "Peggy" Long of Southwick; 2 brothers, George Sheehan of Agawam, Kenny Sheehan of Florida; 2 sisters, Pat Kemple of East Longmeadow, Kathleen Johnson of Longmeadow; 4 grandchildren, Jody and her husband, Jeremy Steppen of Stafford Springs, Jennifer Haire of Enfield, Keith Long and Chapin Long both of Southwick; and a great grand son William Steppen. Funeral ceremonies will be held on Wednesday (July 29th) at 11:00 AM in the Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home, 985 Main St. (Route 159) Agawam. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Springfield. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shriner's Hospital, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. — The Springfield Republican 25 July 2009

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George Martin Ahern March 28, 1921—July 24, 2009 George Ahern passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on July 24 at age 88. He was a third generation Oaklander, attending Saint Francis de Sales Grammar School, University High School, University of California Berkeley and Harvard University. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II where he became a lieutenant commander. He worked as a stock broker in Berkeley until the age of 79 and was an active member of several civic and community organizations including the Berkeley Breakfast Club, the Berkeley Lions Club, and the Serra Club where he made countless life-long friends. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 64 years, Louise; his three children Carol Andersen, Tom and Gail Ahern; and son and daughter-in-laws Richard Andersen and Beverly Ahern; and seven grandchildren-Kean, Heather and Scott Ahern, Michael and Kristen Andersen, and Megan and Nicholas Hoff; and his brother William. He was predeceased by his brothers Gregory and David. He also leaves behind a loving and close-knit extended family of brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, many nieces and nephews, and childhood friends. George's love of life, of his family and all his friends and his irrepressible sense of humor will be greatly missed, but we're sure he is already entertaining a host of angels in heaven with a few good stories and some sentimental Irish songs. God speed! A visitation will be held at the Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, on Thursday evening, July 30th from 5 to 8pm. A Funeral Mass will be performed at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 322 St. James Drive in Piedmont, on Friday, July 31st at 10:30am. — San Francisco Chronicle 28 July 2009

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Patricia (Harris) Ahern AHERN Patricia (nee Harris) Formerly of Kings Road. 31st July 2009 at Chichester. For information telephone 01295 760687. — Banbury Guardian & Review 6 August 2009

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Patricia (Harris) Ahern Ahern Patricia Peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2009 aged 72 years. Much loved wife of Bill and mother of Justin, Jo and Kate. Funeral Service at St. James' Church, Birdham on Friday, August 14 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only, please, but donations for Singleton Ward at St. Richard's Hospital to be sent c/o Reynolds Funeral Service, 43 Spitalfield Lane, Chichester. PO19 6SG. Tel: 01243 773311 — Chichester Observer 6 August 2009

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Martha Elizabeth (Isaccson) Ahearn Martha Elizabeth Ahearn, 92, of Astoria, died Saturday, July 18, 2009, in Astoria. She was born Dec. 24, 1916, in Washington, to Axel and Ida Elizabeth (Wainionppa) Isaccson. She graduated from high school in Pendleton in 1934. She graduated from Oregon State University in Corvallis in 1939. On April 11, 1941, she married John M. Ahearn in Tucson, Ariz. He preceded her in death in 1980. Mrs. Ahearn worked for Montgomery Ward Company as a stenographer from 1934-1935, and worked as a cashier from 1935-1937. She later worked in her husband's office as a bookkeeper. She is survived by a niece Esther Lewarn and her husband, Barrie, of Longford, Tasmania; and a close friend, Toni Mitchum of Astoria. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lucy Walmsley, in 2005. Private interment will be at the Milton-Freewater Cemetery in Milton-Freewater. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Red Cross, in care of Caldwell's Luce-Layton Mortuary, 1165 Franklin Ave., Astoria, OR 97103. — The Daily Astorian 8 August 2009

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Joseph F. Ahearn AHEARN, Joseph F. Of Belmont Aug. 7. Beloved husband of Mary Louise (Isaac) Ahearn for 56 years. Devoted father of Mary Jane Kenrick; Kathryn L. Goldbraith; Ann Marie Underwood; Joseph F. Ahearn, Jr.; Ellen R. Dutile & Eileen F. Ahearn. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Funeral from the Stanton Funeral Home, 786 Mt. Auburn St. (Rt 16) WATERTOWN on Wednesday at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in The Church of Saint Luke, 132 Lexington St. Belmont at 9 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Paul Cemetery, Arlington. Late US Navy Veteran WWII Seabees & member VFW Waverly Post 1272. Graduate UMass School of Horticulture and Alumnus Boston College Class of 1953. Member of the Guild of Ancient Supplers, American Society of Gas Engineers, Better Home Heat Council and the Gas Appliance Engineers Society. Past Pres. Retired Men's Club of Belmont, Watertown & Waltham. Contributions in Joseph's memory to Bethany Healthcare Ctr. 97 Bethany Rd. Framingham, MA 01702 would be appreciated. Stanton Funeral Service, Inc. — The Boston Globe 10 August 2009

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Mary Ahern AHERN (Cork): On August 8, 2009, peacefully, at the Mercy University Hospital, MARY, Ann Street, off Washington Street (late Ideal Menswear), beloved daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth and loving sister of Betty. Sadly missed by her loving sister, relatives and a large circle of friends. Reposing at O'Connor Bros Funeral Home, North Gate Bridge. Removal this (Monday) evening at 7.30pm to SS Peter and Paul's Church. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12.30pm. Funeral afterwards to Douglas Cemetery. House private please Requiescat in pace. — The Irish Examiner 10 August 2009

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John F. Ahern AHERN (Cobh): On August 9, 2008, at the Mercy Hospital, Cork, JOHN F. AHERN, 95 Norwood Park, beloved husband of Teresa (nee Neville). Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons Niall and John, daughters Eleanor, Niamh, Maeve and Laura, brother Michael, sister Maureen, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. Requiem Mass in St. Colman's Cathedral on today (Monday) at 12 noon, followed by burial in St. Colman's Cemetery. — The Irish Examiner 11 August 2009

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John F. "Jack" Ahern John F. (Jack) Ahern of Troy and Bolton Landing died peacefully August 9, 2009 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center in Albany. He fought for years against the frontal temporal dementia that eventually claimed most of his physical and mental abilities. Jake retired from the General Electric Company, where he was a patent counsel in the large steam turbine-generator operations. He was the husband of Mary A. Marcincin Ahern, who predeceased him in 1991. Jack was born on the east side of Troy on August 16, 1923, to the late Andrew G. Ahern and Matilda B. Pistor Ahern, and spent his early years in Troy before moving with his family to Philadelphia. He graduated from North Catholic High School in Philadelphia and joined the Army-Air Force in 1942, serving for three years in the Pacific Theatre. After the war ended, he attended Lehigh University in Bethlehem, graduating in 1949. In Bethlehem, he met Mary Marcincin, the love of his life. They married in 1950 and soon thereafter moved to Washington, D.C., where Jack attended George Washington University Law School while they both worked on Capitol Hill. After graduation from law school in 1953, Jack secured admission to the patent bar and then moved to Schenectady where he resumed his career at General Electric, first working at the research lab in Niskayuna and eventually transferring downtown to the main plant. After the birth of their daughter Barbara, they moved to the town of Charlton in Saratoga County where Jack became involved in Republican politics, a lifetime avocation. In 1961 he was elected supervisor of Charlton; he went to hold positions in the Charlton and Saratoga County Republican committees. In 1971 he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the new Capital District Transportation Authority by Governor Rockefeller, where he served for ten years. In addition to his work and his involvement in politics, Jack built a summer home in Bolton Landing on Lake George, the lake he loved, where the family spent every summer. In 1982 Jack retired from General Electric and soon thereafter he and Mary moved to Siesta Key in Sarasota, Fla. where they spent most of the year and where Jack became a member of the Gulf Gate Rotary Club, becoming a Paul Harris Fellow. In the years before his death, Jack lived with his daughter Barbara and her husband Conrad in Brunswick. Jacks family extends thanks to our good friend Jeanne Dodge, and the staff and volunteers of Albany Community Hospice, all of whom brought light into Jacks final months. Survivors: Daughter, Barbara Ahern and her husband Conrad Holton; sisters-in-law Margaret Korpics, Catherine Cassano and Helen Marcincin, all of Bethlehem and Ann Marcincin of Tamaqua; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife Mary, he was also predeceased by his brother Andrew G Ahern Jr., and his wife Rita Haley Ahern of Wilmington, Del. Services: Wake services will be held on Friday at the Connell Funeral Home in Bethlehem at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral mass at the Incarnation of Our Lord Parish at 10 a.m. (formerly Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church) and burial at Holy Savior Cemetery. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donation in memory of John F. Ahern can be made to Community Hospice of Albany County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 or The Alzheimers Center of Albany Medical Center c/o Albany Medical Center Foundation, P.O. Box 8928, Albany, NY 12208. — The Morning Call 12 August 2009

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Clara L. (O'Hern) Hummel Clara L. (O'Hern) Hummel, 91, of Sioux City passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009 at Countryside Senior Living Facility in Sioux City. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with Karl Luther officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Park Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the family present. Clara was born Dec. 27, 1917, in Wagner, S.D., to William and Tina (Hutton) Kade. Following the death of her father, Clara and her mother relocated to Sioux City in 1932. She received her remaining education in the Sioux City Public Schools. On Oct. 27, 1934, Clara married Russell O'Hern; to this union three sons were born, Duke, Pat and Jim. Clara worked as a waitress in numerous restaurants in Sioux City before starting her career with Johnson Biscuit (later to become Interbake Foods) and was a member of the Bakers Union. Clara retired from Interbake Foods as floor supervisor in 1980, following 25 years of service. Clara's husband Russ passed away in 1957, and she married Dwaine "Doc" Hummel on April 12, 1990 in Elk Point, S.D. Following Doc's death in 2002, Clara moved to the Four Season Countryside Estates, where she made many friends. Clara enjoyed gardening, working in her years and loved animals. She had a wonderful sense of humor, teased people often, licked her fingers after eating her favorite Kentucky Fried Chicken at picnics, but always took the role as caregiver for those around her. She was a compassionate and giving person. Survivors include her sons, Duke O'Hern and his wife, Caral of Sioux City and Jim O'Hern and his wife, Mary of Norwalk, Iowa; daughter-in-law Patty Harrison; grandchildren, Sandy Bunce and her husband, Rick, Bob O'Hern and his wife, Lori, Don O'Hern and his wife, Sherri, Robbie O'Hern and his wife, Connie, Tim O'Hern and his wife, Natalie and Beth O'Hern; granddaughter-in-law, Sally O'Hern; 14 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Russ and Doc; son, Patrick William O'Hern in 1990; grandson, Scott O'Hern in 2006; three brothers; and four sisters. — Sioux City Journal 13 August 2009

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Martin Ahern Ahern (Cork): On August 14, 2009, peacefully, at Marymount Hospice, Wellington Road, MARTIN, Ringmahon Avenue, Mahon, beloved son of the late Patrick and Julia Ahern, Douglas. Sadly missed by his loving partner Betty and family, also his loving sister Kathleen, brother-in-law Tony, daughters Imelda and Collette, sons-in-law, grandchildren, cousins, his wife Ann, relatives and friends especially Jerry. Removal from the Hospice Mortuary at 8pm on this (Friday) evening to Church of The Holy Cross, Mahon. Funeral on tomorrow (Saturday) after 10.45am Mass to St Michael's Cemetery, Blackrock. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Marymount Hospice. May he rest in peace. — The Evening Echo 14 August 2009

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Joseph F. "Buck" O'Hearn O'HEARN, JOSEPH F. "BUCK," Tuesday, 9 a.m., Edward-Knight- O'Donnell Funeral, 323 Williams St., Scranton, Mass, 9:30, St. Joseph's Church, North Main Avenue, Scranton. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may call today, 4 to 8 p.m. Anyone attending the funeral should go directly to the church. Memorials: DaVita Dialysis, c/o Ann Marie Noto, 1212 O'Neill Highway, Dunmore, PA 18512. — The Times-Tribune 17 August 2009

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Cornelius "Neilus" Ahern AHERN (Ballindenisk, Belgooly): On August 25, 2009, unexpectedly, at the Mercy University Hospital, Cork, CORNELIUS (NEILUS), beloved husband of Oriel and loving father of Ann, David and Gerrard. Sadly missed by his loving wife, family, daughters-in-law Majella and Janet, grandchildren Shannon, Rachel, Kelly-Anne, Cian and Aaron, brothers Monnie, Miah and Pat, sisters Eileen and Joan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. RIP. Lying in repose at Gabriel and O'Donovan's Funeral Home, Kinsale. Removal on this (Wednesday) evening at 7.30pm to Sacred Heart Church, Belgooly. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Thursday) at 2.30pm. Funeral afterwards to St. Patrick's Cemetery, Nohoval. Family flowers. House private please. — The Irish Examiner 26 August 2009

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Marie (Ahern) Campion CAMPION (Cork): On August 25, 2009, peacefully, at home, Kent Road, Ballyphehane, MARIE (MARSIE) (nee Ahern), loving mother of Kieran, Yvonne, Lorraine and Mark. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, mother Rita, Denis, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Andrea, grandchildren Luke, Corey and Noah, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Sullivans Funeral Home, Turners Cross. Removal on this (Wednesday) evening at 7.30pm to the Church of the Assumption, Ballyphehane. Requiem Mass on tomorrow (Thursday) at 1pm. Funeral afterwards to St. Oliver's Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to Marymount. — The Irish Examiner 26 August 2009

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Cheryl D. (Kappler) Ahearn Ahearn, Cheryl D. Sally of Wildwood, Missouri, died on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the age of 63. Loving wife of Arthur L. Ahearn Jr.; dear daughter of Janette Reed and the late Pete Kappler; devoted mother of David (Patricia) Propst, Debbie (Tim) Campbell, and the late Karri Ahearn; cherished grandmother of 7; dear sister of Karen Fitch, Peter Kappler Jr., William Sattler, Bill Buchanan, and Anita Buchanan; special friend of Betty Barello. Sally was a member of the Red Hat Society. Services: The family is being served by The BAUE Funeral Home, 311 Wood Street, O'Fallon, MO where visitation will be held Sunday, August 30, 2009 3:00-9:00 PM. Funeral Service 12:00 PM, Monday, August 31, 2009 at Baue Funeral Home Chapel. Interment St. Charles Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to donor's choice. — St. Louis Post-Dispatch 29 August 2009

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Peggie A. (Ahern) Schultz Schultz, Peggie A. (Nee Ahern) Of Mequon. Entered into Eternal Life on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Loving mother of Robert, Thomas (Dorie), Paul (Lori) and Michael (Todd) Schultz. Proud grandmother of Elizabeth, Robert, Katherine (Gretchen), Meghan, Jaclyn, Kimberly, Patrick (Heather), Arthur and Lynn. Great-grandmother of Joshua, Sophia and Saffron. Dear sister of Eileen (the late James) Redding and the late Robert (the late Mary) Ahern. Further survived by other loving relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 9, from 5 PM until the time of Prayer Services at 7 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2700 W. Mequon Rd., corner N. Range Line Rd., in Mequon on Thursday, September 10, at 10 AM. Committal Services with Interment will follow the Mass at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in Peggie's name may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Assoc. SCHMIDT & BARTELT Funeral and Cremation Service 10280 N. Port Washington Rd. Mequon 262-241-8085 www.schmidtandbartelt.com — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 6 September 2009

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Kathryn (Ahearn) Santullo SANTULLO, Kathryn (Ahearn) Of Boston's West End formerly of East Boston September 7. Beloved wife of the late Carmen Santullo with whom she shared 15 years of marriage. Dear sister of Margaret Reardon of Kingston and the late Barbara Lake, Jean McNulty, Mary Ahearn and William Ahearn. Fond Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral from Vazza's East Boston Funeral Home, 11 Henry St (Opp Mav Sta) Thursday morning at 8 AM. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Most Holy Redeemer Church at 9 o'clock. Family and friends may visit Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM. Interment VA National Cemetery Bourne, MA. For directions and guest book www.vazzafunerals.com. Vazza Funeral Homes East Boston & Revere 1-800-252-1127 — The Boston Globe 9 September 2009

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Martin R. Ahearn ROCKPORT—Martin R. Ahearn, 91, formerly of Marmion Way, Rockport, husband of Bridget Whoriskey of Salt Hill, Galway, Ireland, died on Sunday night, Sept. 27, 2009, surrounded by family at the Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester. He was born in Somerville on March 1, 1918, son of the late Martin T. and Bridget (Bransfield) Ahearn. Formerly of Arlington, Mr. Ahearn had resided in Rockport for the past 49 years. He was a well known Cape Ann artist for most of his life specializing in watercolor landscapes of Ireland. Mr. Ahearn won numerous awards for his paintings and is exhibited in the permanent collection of the DeCordova Museum, Springfield Museum and the Salmagundi Club. He also taught watercolor workshops in Rockport, Alaska, Hawaii and Ireland for many years. In addition to his watercolor paintings, he enjoyed a long career as an advertising artist for General Electric, The Boston Globe and Corey Snow. Mr. Ahearn was a member and past president of the New England Watercolor Society, a member and past president of the Rockport Art Association, a member of the American Watercolor Society, the Salmagundi Club, the North Shore Art Association and the DeCordova Museum. Martin exhibited a wonderful sense of humor and was a great storyteller. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Mary M. (McFadden) Ahearn; a brother, John Ahearn and a sister, Catherine O'Connor. Mr. Ahearn is survived by his wife, Bridget Whoriskey of Salt Hill, Galway, Ireland; a sister, Mary Keating of Arlington; a son, Lawrence M. Ahearn and his wife Mary Ann of King of Prussia, Pa.; two daughters, Margaret M. "Peggy" Chick and her husband Peter J. of Rockport, Patricia A. Terelak and her husband John C. of Rockport; seven grandchildren, Timothy O'Brien and his wife Natalia of Beverly, Kaetlyn O'Brien of Rockport, Jamieson Terelak and his wife Mary of Gloucester, Ronald Terelak of Rockport, Stephanie Mary Benenson and her husband Clement of New York City, John Martin Terelak of Boston, Megan Ahearn of Cambridge; five great-grandchildren, Michael O'Brien, Natasha O'Brien, Kaetlyn O'Brien, all of Beverly, Catherine Terelak, Charles Terelak, both of Gloucester; several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews; step children, Mary Nee and her husband John of Ireland, Helen Keane and her husband Declan of Ireland, Margaret Harkins and her husband Colin of Scotland, Brigid Watt and her husband Donald of Scotland, Neil Whoriskey and his wife Liz of Ireland, Patrick Whoriskey of Ireland; and many step grandchildren. ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral will be held from the Burgess & Mackey Funeral Home, 201 Main St., Rockport, on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 9:15 a.m. followed by the funeral Mass in St. Joachim's Church, Broadway, Rockport, at 10. Visiting hours in the Burgess & Mackey Funeral Home will be on Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited. The burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Rockport. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions may be made in his memory to the V.N.A. Care Network, 8 Angle St., Gloucester, MA 01930, or to the Senior Care, 5 Blackburn Park, Gloucester, MA 01930. — Gloucester Daily Times 29 September 2009

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Martin R. Ahearn AHEARN, Martin R. 91, formerly of Rockport, MA, Sept. 27, 2009. Husband of Bridget Whoriskey of Ireland, father of Lawrence M. (Mary Ann) Ahearn of King of Prussia, PA, Margaret M. "Peggy" Chick (Peter J.), Patricia A. Terelak (John C.), all of Rockport, MA, brother of Mary Keating of Arlington, grandfather of Timothy O'Brien (Natalia) of Beverly, Kaetlyn O'Brien of Rockport, Jamieson Terelak (Mary) of Gloucester, Ronald Terelak of Rockport, Stephanie Mary Benenson (Clement) of NYC, John Martin Terelak of Boston, Megan Ahearn of Cambridge. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren, stepchildren Mary Nee (John), Helen Keane (Declan), Neil Whoriskey (Liz), Patrick Whoriskey, all of Ireland, Margaret Harkins (Colin), Brigid Watt (Donald), all of Scotland. Pre-deceased by wife, Mary M. (McFadden) Ahearn, brother John Ahearn and sister Catherine O'Connor. Funeral from the Burgess & Mackey Funeral Home, 201 Main St., ROCKPORT, MA on Thursday at 9:15 followed by a funeral mass in St. Joachim's Church, Broadway, Rockport, MA at 10. Visiting hours on Wednesday 4-7 pm. Relative and friends are cordially invited. Burial in Beech Grove Cemetery, Rockport. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions may be made to V.N.A. Care Network, 8 Angle St., Gloucester, MA 01930 or to Senior Care, 5 Blackburn Park, Gloucester, MA 01930. — The Boston Globe 29 September 2009

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Martin Ahearn's landscapes hang in galleries and offices across the eastern United States. By J.M. Lawrence Cape Ann artist Martin R. Ahearn, whose watercolors captured the drama of Rockport seascapes and scenes of Ireland, often wore a tam o'shanter as he painted. He taught scores of artists the joys of painting watercolors en plein air and led painting tours in his father's native Ireland. "Martin was born an American, but he had the soul of an Irishman,'' said fellow Rockport artist John Terelak, who was Mr. Ahearn's son-in-law. Mr. Ahearn, who had previously made his living as a commercial artist in Boston, died of pneumonia Sunday at Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester. He was 91 and had lived in Rockport for almost 50 years. Born in Somerville, Mr. Ahearn grew up in Arlington and studied commercial art at the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. "His mother wanted him to be a priest,'' said his daughter, Margret "Peggy'' Chick, who owns the Artful Touch Gallery in Rockport, where Mr. Ahearn's paintings are sold. Mr. Ahearn, who contracted polio as a child, had a kind demeanor and always dispensed compliments along with criticism to his students, Chick said. "It could have looked like a kindergartner did it, but he would say how the tones are beautiful, and then he got down to the nitty-gritty,'' Chick said. Mr. Ahearn spent his early career working in the art department of Corey Snow, a Boston advertising agency. He also worked for The Boston Globe and General Electric. He met his first wife, Mary (McFadden), when he was a teenager in Arlington. He told his children he saw Mary walking down the street in their neighborhood, wearing a royal blue coat with a fox fur collar, and said, "That's the girl I'm going to marry.'' They were married almost 52 years and had three children. She died in 1995. Mr. Ahearn's commercial art career included drawing men's clothing for a catalog, before photography displaced the work. He had his son, Lawrence, model the clothes, so that he could accurately capture the wrinkles and shadows in the fabric. "I would model winter coats in the summer and summer clothes in the winter,'' said Lawrence, who lives in King of Prussia, Pa. Mr. Ahearn moved his family to Rockport in 1960 and began focusing on fine art. He studied under such Cape Ann artists as Carl Peters and Emille Gruppe, and his children recalled their parents discussing how to make the $90 monthly mortgage on their home in those days. The beauty of the area could stop him in his tracks. "He would always stop the car immediately when he saw a scene worth painting, regardless of who was behind us or where and when we had to be some place,'' Lawrence said, recalling many late arrivals. Seattle artist David Repyak, who grew up in Gloucester, recalled studying with Mr. Ahearn as a teenager in the 1980s. "He was quite an inspiring man and a very calm soul,'' Repyak said. "He really taught me how to see light when painting outside.'' After the death of his first wife, Mr. Ahearn traveled to Ireland to paint and soothe his grief. In 1999, at the age of 81, he married Bridget Whoriskey of Galway, the widow of his wife's first cousin. His paintings have won numerous prizes and are included in the collections of the DeCordova Museum in Lincoln, the Springfield Museums, the Salmagundi Club Center for American Art in New York, AT&T, Ford Motor Co., and Prudential Insurance Co. He was a member and past president of the New England Watercolor Society and the Rockport Art Association. In addition to his wife, son, and daughter Margret, Mr. Ahearn leaves another daughter, Patricia Terelak of Rockport; four stepdaughters, Mary Nee and Helen Keane of Ireland and Margaret Harkins and Brigid Watt of Scotland; two stepsons, Neil and Patrick Whoriskey of Ireland; his sister, Mary Keating of Arlington; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. today at St. Joachim's Church in Rockport. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery in Rockport. — The Boston Globe 1 October 2009

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John J. "Jack" O'Hearn John J. "Jack" O'Hearn, age 78, a lifelong Maple Grove resident, died early on Monday morning, Oct. 5, 2009, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer, with his family at his side. Jack was born on Sept. 16, 1931, in Maple Grove, a son of the late Ambrose and Lenora (Bartelme) O'Hearn. He attended St. Patrick's Catholic Grade School in Maple Grove, and was a 1949 graduate of Valders High School. He entered the U. S. Army in 1952, and served during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged from service in 1954, attaining the rank of Sergeant. On Sept. 29, 1956, he married the former Alberta Kadow at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Jack farmed in the town of Maple Grove, along with his family, for most of his life until turning the farm over to his sons. He continued to assist in the daily operations of the farm until his illness would not permit him to work any longer. Jack then enjoyed daily drives around the countryside; he enjoyed bird watching, reading, polka music and loved the Green Bay Packers. He was a great storyteller, and cherished the time with his grandkids. Jack was a former member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Maple Grove, and the Holy Name Society, and currently a member of Holy Family Parish, Brillion. Survivors include his wife, Alberta; his seven children and grandchildren: Debbie and Greg Sheehy of Maple Grove, and their children, Jess, Chris, Jenny, Ryan, and Kayla; Daryl and Karen O'Hearn of Reedsville, and their children, Lesley (Jeremy) Burri; Lisa and fiancé, Luke Lane; Ashley, Joey and Robert; John and Diane O'Hearn of Maple Grove, and their sons, John and Joshua; Jim O'Hearn of Maple Grove; Kathy O'Hearn of Reedsville, and her son, Matt Behnke and fiancé, Amanda; Ken and Andrea O'Hearn of Manitowoc, and their daughter, Heidi; and Mary O'Hearn at home. He is further survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Leo and Margaret O'Hearn, Don and Gail O'Hearn, all of California; one brother-in-law, Robert (Elaine) Kadow, Minnesota; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Albert and Theresa Kadow; and three sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Francis Kerscher; Bernice and Lester Grall; and Maureen and Dick Woznick. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, at Holy Family Parish, Brillion. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Matt Simonar, with burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Maple Grove. Military graveside rites will be accorded by members of the AMVETS Post of Reedsville. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Parish in Brillion, from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening, Oct. 8, 2009. A parish prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Friday morning, after 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 - 18th St., Two Rivers is assisting the O'Hearn family with funeral arrangements. Jack's family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Barylak and Dr. Theobold and their staffs; and to Holy Family Memorial Hospice, especially Brenda, for the loving care and compassion shown to Jack throughout his illness. May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, And rains fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, may God keep you in the hollow of His hand. — Herald Times Reporter 6 October 2009

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Olivia (Rossetti) Ahearn AHEARN, Olivia (Rossetti) Of Lynnfield, Oct. 28. Wife of the late Joseph B. Ahearn. Mother of Joseph B. Ahearn and his wife Amy of Essex and the late Candice H. Ahearn. Sister of Phillip A. Rossetti of Arlington and the late Mary Aglio, Olga Pierce, Gilda, Jean and Stephen Rossetti, and Gloria Luongo. Grandmother of Ashley, Bennett, Colin, and Hannah. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD, on Monday at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Maria Goretti Church, 112 Chestnut St., Lynnfield at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends may call at the Funeral Home Sunday 3-5pm. Interment, Puritan Lawn, Peabody. Memorial contributions may be made to the Candice Ahearn Memorial, c/o Boston By Foot, 77 North Ave., Boston, MA 02114. For obit/directions/guestbook, www.mcdonaldfs.com. — The Boston Globe 30 October 2009

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