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MICHAEL A'HEARN Obituary
MICHAEL FRANCIS A'HEARN (Age 76)
On Monday, May 29, 2017, of University Park, MD. Beloved husband of Maxine C. A'Hearn; father of Brian J. (Zlata) of Oxford, UK, Kevin P. (Kanlayane) of Vienna, VA, and Patrick N. A'Hearn of Seattle, WA; grandfather of Sean, Brendan, Marie, Eliane, and Gabriel. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Berwyn Rd. & 49th Avenue, College Park, MD, on Thursday, June 1 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to S.O.M.E., 71 O Street, NW Washington, DC 20001, www.some.org, or Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17090 , Baltimore, MD 21297, www.crs.org.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for MICHAEL A'HEARN
December 22, 2017
Please allow me to help us all remember Dr. Michael A'Hearn, who was my best and most beloved mentor. I have never met anyone like him! He would hate me singling him out like that, yet he was the best in his realm, which I was lucky enough to endure as an astronomy undergraduate. We led parallel lives, as I discovered later, and I hope he'll greet me one day in the far-beyond, amongst the galaxies we spoke of so often, while we were tracking comets.
June 28, 2017
I never knew you, Maxine, but if he loved you, so shall I.
We spent much time together - every weekend, 1958 and 1959. He came in his black Ford from Braintree.
I knew his parents, and have tales to tell.
And I have a scrapbook filled with memorabelia (plus a diary. It documents the time we met at the lake, when I was 15, until college (He and Bill came to visit).
Mike was an important part of my family in Massachusetts. He and my father shoveled snow after every storm; and he (my Dad) talked his parents into letting him stay over because of the blizzard.
Mike and I last "spoke" via email in April.
I grieve deeply.
May you be well. I send you strength and love.
Betsy (as he knew me).
Elizabeth Adler
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June 28, 2017
I never knew you, Maxine, but if he loved you, so shall I.
We spent much time together - every weekend, 1958 and 1959. He came in his black Ford from Braintree.
I knew his parents, and have tales to tell.
And I have a scrapbook filled with memorabelia (plus a diary. It documents the time we met at the lake, when I was 15, until college (He and Bill came to visit).
Mike was an important part of my family in Massachusetts. He and my father shoveled snow after every storm; and he (my Dad) talked his parents into letting him stay over because of the blizzard.
Mike and I last "spoke" via email in April.
I grieve deeply.
May you be well. I send you strength and love.
Betsy (as he knew me).
Elizabeth Adler
[email protected]
Erik Asphaug
June 16, 2017
I have the fondest memories of Mike. As a postdoc organizing my first conference, I was nervous because I was going to meet the big PI Mike A'Hearn. So he shows up and says hi and starts helping me arrange the folding tables for the sponsor displays. That was Mike, as unpretentious as they come, and I am sorry to see him go. He was a unique astronomer who brought a community of scientists together.
Ken Klaasen
June 5, 2017
My sympathies go out to Mike's family. It was a privilege to work with him on several NASA flight projects. I respected Mike as a colleague and a friend.
Mary Saffell
June 5, 2017
Peter Boyce and Mary Saffell knew Michael as a colleague and administrator in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UMCP. We were so sorry to hear about his passing. He was a wonderful researcher and teacher and as Chair of the Astronomy Dept. He accepted the administrative duties unwillingly but performed them exceptionally well. We are so sad and send our sympathy to Maxine and his children and grandchildren. He will be missed. Peter and Mary
Elizabeth Tobey
June 5, 2017
Dear Maxine and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. He was a great astronomer and I great person. My roommate in grad school, Donna Pierce, was one of his advisees so I got to meet Mike a couple times. Very sorry to hear about his illness and passing.
June 2, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you as God carries you through these grief-filled days. He will support you as you throw your anxieties on him.
( 1 Peter 5:6-7)
Dan McMahon
June 1, 2017
I am so saddened to hear this. Michael was a great intellect, a wonderful teacher, and a humble servant of God. All of you are in my prayers.
Jim & Ana Maria DiLuigi
June 1, 2017
We have fond memories of partaking in masses at the U Md chapel with Michael, Maxine and family. A humble gentleman with unrivaled expertise and a loving family. May God graciously welcome him in joining His stars. God Bless - Jim & Ana Maria DiLuigi
June 1, 2017
Our condolences to you and your family.
Dianne and Bill Bukoski
Jen and Steven W
June 1, 2017
Kayniee, Kevin and kids, our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Genia Peterson
May 31, 2017
To the family my deepest sympathy goes out to the family may the God of all comfort, comfort you at this time and give you all the strength needed to endure at this time of your loss 2 Corinthains 1: 3,4
May 31, 2017
May the God of all Comfort, comfort you and your family in this your time of need.
Bryan Brown
May 31, 2017
The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament showeth his handiwork.
Marie H
May 31, 2017
Very sorry for the loss of your love one, Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4. The God of all comfort and the love of those around you will provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead.
Tanya Neider
May 31, 2017
Dear Maxine, I was thinking about you today. When I came into the Family History Center I heard that Michael had passed away. May you and your family find comfort in this deep moment of sadness.
AC
May 31, 2017
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad and difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76.
May 31, 2017
You have my condolences,When we lose those we love, the pain and grief can seem unbearable, But; TRUST in the GOD of comfort, he will make you strong and give you peace at this difficult time. Numbers 6:26
Carolina
May 30, 2017
My deepest condolences to the A'hearn Family. May your hearts find comfort in the words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14. A beautiful hope of seeing your loved one again.
CW
May 30, 2017
To the A'Hearn 's family . Very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you at this difficult time, and be comfort and strengthen by God'sWord in JER.29:11; Hosea 13:14
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