Richard Ahern

Dick had a paper route with the Boston Globe and gave it to me in our Senior year which I appreciated. I think it is really amazing that from this small paper route he rose to be a giant in the paper industry. He attended Mary and my wedding 71 years ago' I plan to attend his funeral May he Rest in Peace.Gus

I am gutted by the news of Richard's passing. Mr. Ahern was like a second father to me. I grew up in his household and ate many times at his table. He had very high standards for people, especially those that he cared about and I cannot fathom a world where he isn't looking over my shoulder, where I won't ultimately be called to his side to answer for my choices. I was grateful for everything he taught me and there are countless memories that I replay from my youth of his stern and confident...

As his younger sister, Richard was a loving big brother. His kindness, high standards of morality, work ethic, and love of family were impressive. He told a good story, loved a good book and to recite the poem "The Highway Man"and read " Hiawatha" to me. After my father died Richard became the backbone of our family. He was loved and will be missed.