John A. Ahern – of Quail Run, Tewksbury and formerly of North Reading, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at age 65. He was the loving husband of 32 years to Ellen (Duggan) Ahern.
Born in Melrose, MA on May 14, 1955. He was the son of the late Daniel, Jr. and Grace C. (Proctor) Ahern, of Voke Street in North Reading.
John graduated from North Reading High School, Class of 1973, he was a gymnast and cross-country runner. Later continuing his education at Salem State College, graduating in 1977 with a B.S. in Business.
During these years he worked at the Thomson Country Club in North Reading, in the kitchen. He decided to switch careers to food service, working as a chef at the Heathwood Retirement Home in Newton, MA for the next 35 years.
John was an outgoing man, enjoying skiing, racquetball and golf. His love for golf started as a caddy at Hillview Country Club in North Reading. John was an avid reader and enjoyed a friendly discussion. In retirement he enjoyed gardening and flower arrangements.
He will be missed by his family: his wife, Ellen and their dog Maggie Mae; his siblings, Patricia, Dan, and Mary and spouse Nate; his Duggan siblings, Mary, Timmy, Patty, James, and spouse Melissa. He touched the lives of many, his aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. We will miss him dearly.
His funeral services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen Street, Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701. www.cancer.org. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
Sorry to hear of John’s passing. My deepest sympathies to the entire Ahern family.
The Bennett Family extends their deepest condolences to the Ahern Family!
Dear Ahern family, Our prayers are with all of you at this time. What a fun kid Johnny was! Savor those wonderful memories. Love,Florence Wilson, Kathy Wilson Quigg and husband Wally.
My condolences To The Family
So sorry to hear such sad news. I have fond memories of John and I know he will be missed. Deepest condolences to his wife Ellen and the Ahern and Duggan families.
Patty, Danny, and Mary: I will always remember Johnny and all the fun we had as kids swimming in the pond and playing ball in the field on Voke Street. He and you will be in my prayers and thoughts.
So terribly sad. He was too young. I think so often of Johnny doing flips into the ocean or us joining for a big Thanksgiving feast. Our love and prayers to the extended family. Our prayers for you Ellen especially.
Will never forget the times we spent as kids, swimming across Martins Pond, playing sand lot baseball, football at the FIELD on Voke Street, Caddying and Golfing at the Hillview. We had allot of fun growing up together, at times I felt as if we were brothers. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you Johnny (Yogi), Ellen, Patsy, Danny, Mary, Nate.
Danny & family, I didn’t know your brother, John, but I would like to extend my condolences to you and the entire Ahern family on your loss. Sending prayers for his immediate family as they grieve.
Jill Crane Bourdelais
Working together at the TCC, with Owen. Two Florida road trips(also with Owen). Bowling night. Poker night. Black Russians at 300 Derby St. Frisbee at the beach. And much more! We had a lot of good times back in the day. I wish we had been in closer touch the last few years, but I will always remember John (he hated to be called Johnny, except by family). Sincere condolences to Ellie, Patsy, Dan, Mary and Nate, and to all the nieces and nephews and anyone else whose life he touched.
My condolences to Ellen, Maggie Mae, Mary, Nate, Patsie, Dan. Johnny (as I called him) and I shared a lot of childhood memories, we were best friends first in little league the Phillies where we were coached by our fathers Bud and Bill no special treatment there. I would do his paper route with him just so we could play baseball on Voke St. sometimes just the two of us. Not only was he funny and a jokester but he actually was working on a comic strip book complete with illustrations and it was really good. We played soccer together in High School, John scored a goal against Masco which gave us a 1-1 tie, they were undefeated, we were the only blemish on their record (I may have passed him the ball). Card games and especially the food he brought were legendary at the Mansion, 90%of the time John and I were the last ones playing head on till 2-3 in the am.I could go on and on but lastly I want to mention the Superbowl parties @ John and Ellies with all of our families, they knew how to throw a party. Again John and Ellie would put out an unbelievable spread. Rest in peace John and I’m sure you will keep them laughing.
please accept my very deepest sympathies ,John was always kind to me in jr high and high school homerooms as our last names were close / he was always a gentleman! so sorry to hear of his passing.
So sorry to hear this. Many find memories of John working together at tcc. And growing up in the neighborhood. My condolences to the family