Dr. John F. "Jack" Ahern

Remember Dr. Ahern - Colleague, mentor and friend. Dr. Christine Smallman - UT retiree

Dear Mark and Matt, I am sad to hear of your Dad´s death. I am his cousin (Simpson) from NH and Fl. I have always loved spending time with Jackie since I was child. We reconnected through our Fl family reunions. Loved your mother too. He had planned another visit to see me before Covid however we did communicate through email. So enjoyed all the photos of his home. He left his mark and lived a great life. My deepest sympathy to the family.

He was my advisor at UT. Dr. Ahern was well respected and loved by his students.

Remember Dr. Ahearn from my college days at the University of Toledo. He was exactly as described by Dr. Sandman, his colleague. He had a terrific impact on me and many other students. May he rest in peace.

Remember Jack well. Outstanding contributor to the University's mission and phenomenal faculty member.

I am so sad to hear of the passing of my great friend and one who was such a joyous inspiration to many. I met Jack when he first brought students from the University of Toledo to study in University College Cork in Ireland, over 30 years ago. Jack and Anne's tours were sensational and I had the pleasure of being the organiser and tour-guide for the many tours over the years. We mixed serious and important academic content with incredible field-trips along with memorable nights of singing...

Dr. Ahern was the best! Robert Dickinson

I am so sorry for your loss. I was in several of Dr. Ahern's classes throughout my time at UT. One of my favorite classes he taught in the summer was Teaching Local History. His enthusiasm and passion for teaching were truly inspiring. He also had a great sense of humor. I can remember him telling jokes and stories, and flipping up the end of his tie for emphasis. I'll always remember him and how he helped influence my teaching career.

Many many years ago, I had Dr. Ahern as a student at the University of Toledo. He was as kind as he was intelligent. He inspired me to work with people and seemed to really enjoy his role as an educator of educators. I am sad to learn of his passing. I never forgot him. May his memory be a blessing.