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Catherine Ahern Obituary

AHERN, Catherine A. (Newell) Of West Newton, January 26, 2011. Wife of the late James E. Ahern. Mother of Marilyn F. Maleckas of Sarasota, FL, Margaret 'Peggy' Allard and her husband, Maurice, of Lincoln, R.I., and James E. Ahern, Jr of Waltham. Mother-in-law of the late Peter Maleckas. Step-Grandmother of Lisa Maleckas Kenneway. Sister of the late Frederick Joseph, Edward, Mary and Agnes Newell, and Margaret Carter. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor and remember Catherine's life by gathering for visitation in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street, (Rte.20), Waltham on Monday January 31, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. before going in procession to Saint Bernard's Church, 1523 Washington Street, West Newton where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Bernard's Church, 1523 Washington Street, West Newton, MA 02465. For complete obituary, guestbook, and directions please visit www.joycefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2011.

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Alfred Fraser

January 21, 2021

I just looked at a picture of Catherine the other day and thought what a beautiful person she was and it brought a smile to my face and warm memories.

don deren

August 14, 2011

peggy was your mothers name theresa?

Carl Westlund

January 31, 2011

Marilyn, Peggy, and Jimmy - I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I could not make the wake as I planned so I wanted to express condolences here. She was among the sweetest people I have ever known and she will be missed. Hugs to all of you.

Lena MacInnis

January 29, 2011

Dear Marilyn ,Peggy and Jimmy,
I was sad to hear of your mothers passing, allot of my years were spent on Henshaw Street and I will never forget how wonderful she was to me and my family in all those years..such fond memories going back to my childhood when she lived in the 3 decker and then the house, no one could ask for a more nicer, caring, and loving neighbor than your mom, she was a "special" person, my thoughts and prayers are with you...Lena Torchia MacInnis

Alfred Fraser

January 28, 2011

Lynne, our children and I were very sad to hear of Kay's passing. She was a part of teaching us the fish business when she worked with us many years ago at Sea to You in Waltham. She continued to be an inspiration to me and my brother Paul during our many visits to her home on Henshaw Street. We'd sit at the kitchen table or front porch, enjoy great conversations as well as her delicious brownies. She will alway be remembered by our family as a hard working, devoted mother and friend. Al Fraser

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