Photo courtesy of Connor-Healy Funeral Home - Manchester
Jul 28, 1935 - Dec 29, 2013
Mr. Aylward was my 6th grade teacher at Weston School many years ago. I transferred from a Catholic school with all nuns; he was my first male teacher. I remember how kind he was to me and my classmates. I remember him taking us bowling at Lakeside Lanes. I didn't realize that he was of Polish and Irish heritage (like me!) No wonder I liked him so much. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Anne Zielinski Edmonds
January 18, 2014 | Chichester, NH
Mr.Alyward was an excellent teacher. I'm sorry for you loss.
Dottie Forand
January 09, 2014 | Manchester, NH
Dear Kathy & Family, Thoughts & prayers are with you all in the loss of your precious John. The Lottie & John Kopacz descendants are thinking of you & sending our love to you and all your family. Please cherish all your wonderful memories. Love, AnnMarie (Kopacz) Meile
AnnMarie Meile
January 06, 2014 | East Rutherford, NJ
Condolences from Kevin and Connie Shepard of Venice FL to the family. You and John will be in our thoughts & prayers
Kevin and Connie Shepard
January 06, 2014 | Venic, FL
Sincere sympathy to John's family. I knew him when he & his wife were the first tenants in my parents home on Blodget St. He was the type of person you don't forget.
Marcia Szumiesz
January 06, 2014 | Milford, NH
I have such fond memories of Mr. Aylward as my principal at Weston School. He was a really nice man, and well liked by his students. My deepest sympathies to your family.
Mary (MacGuire) Noce
January 06, 2014 | Bow, NH
He was an amazing principal. I still remember him 25+ yrs later. I'm so sorry for your loss and hope you find peace knowing the positive impact he had on so many children. He made the school a better place.
Meredith Guerriero
January 05, 2014 | PUrchase, NY
Kathy and family,
My deepest sympathies in your loss. John was a good man and friend. He will be missed.
David Fuller
January 05, 2014 | Greenville, WI
Kathy and Family,
I am so saddened to hear of John's passing. I was very fortunate to be part of the Weston Family - working with John as a friend and under him when he was the principal. The children loved him as a teacher, and the staff were grateful for 'the community' he continued there with the staff. We were a great family.
Your loss is shared by many who have been fortunate to have known John. He was loved and respected by all.
My deepest sympathy to your family.
Carolyn L'Italien
January 05, 2014 | Dover, NH
John S. Aylward, 78, of Venice, FL and York Beach, ME, passed away on December 29, 2013.Born in North Walpole, NH on July 28, 1935 he was the son of John E. and Mary (Kopacz) Aylward. He was a second generation American and proud of his Irish and Polish heritage. He resided in Manchester for forty-five years.John graduated from Bellows Falls High School in Vermont, Class of 1953. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from St. Anselm College in 1957. He was a proud Golden Anselmian. He earned a masters degree from Rivier University in 1971.He served with the United States Army, 7th division, in Germany. John spent 32 years as an educator at Weston School, where he retired as principal in 1996. He served on the board of directors of the Manchester Fire Prevention Committee, was past president and director of St. Joseph Cathedral Credit Union, treasurer and member of the board of directors of St. Anselm College Alumni, treasurer of the Manchester Principals Association, NHEA delegate to the National Education Association Conference, and member of the NH Retired Educators Association. An avid golfer he was a member of the Derryfield Country Club and Capri Isles Golf Club, Venice, Fl. He was a communicant of St. Christopher Church, York, Maine and attended Epiphany Cathedral, Venice. He enjoyed skiing, basketball, and bowling. He was a loyal Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. He was kind, loving, and strong. His strength was apparent during his courageous battle with cancer. His daughters were precious to him and he loved them unconditionally. John cherished the special times spent with his grandchildren, especially attending their sporting and school events. He felt blessed to have three wonderful sons-in-law.Family members include his wife and best friend of 52 years, Kathlyne (Simpson) Aylward; three daughters, Jill Johnston and her husband, Rick, of Manchester, Beth Coelho and her husband, Don, of Bellingham, MA, Kym Harrington and her husband, Brian, of Bedford; his grandchildren, Derick and Megan Johnston, Matthew, Katelyn, and Amy Coelho, Patrick and Jacquelyn Harrington; his sister, Janice Lacoille and her husband, Norm, of North Walpole; several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Mary Jean Morrissette and Patricia Houle.Services: Calling hours are Sunday from 4 to 7 PM at the Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, corner of Concord Street, Manchester.The funeral will be held Monday with a mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 10 AM in the Abbey at Saint Anselm College, Goffstown, NH.Burial with military honors will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bedford, NH. Memorial donations may be made to New Hampshire Easter Seals, 555 Auburn Street, Manchester, NH 03103 or to CASA of N.H., P. O. Box 1327, Manchester, NH 03105.
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