John M. Ahern, Jr.

West Boylston-John M. Ahern Jr., 62, of West Boylston, passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2024. He was born on October 15^th, 1961 in Boston, to Jack and Maryjane (Duggan) Ahern. He attended South Eastern Regional Vocational High School.  John was a hard-working man who was fortunate to do what he loved every day for work as an operating engineer and long standing member of the Local 4  for over 30+ years, logging over 10,000 hours on his loader.

He loved his family dearly and was a great father to his seven children. Many knew him lovingly as  “Cowboy” and by his kindness and willingness to always help others. He loved country dancing, sharing stories and retelling jokes most had already heard, nevertheless he was kind and will be missed by many.

John was preceded in death by his father, Jack, and his mother Maryjane. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Debbie (Grierson) Ahern and their seven children, Thomas, Caitlin and her partner Kevin Ford, Yvette, Johnny, Angelina, Kevin and Natalie. He is also survived by his sister Jeanmarie, several cousins, nieces, nephews and a granddaughter, Daisy.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 17th at 11:00 AM. The service will be at Our Lady of Good Counsel located in West Boylston. Visiting hours will be held at Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 1 W Boylston St. in WEST BOYLSTON on Tuesday, April 16^th from 4-7 PM. In Lieu of flowers please consider donating to Chelsea’s Hope Lafora Children Research Fund.

“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die” – Thomas Campbell

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” -IRISH PROVERB