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William Ahern Obituary
Loving father of Sally Kenyon, Jeanne (and David) Duford, Barry Ahern, Brian Ahern and Bruce Ahern. Proud Grandfather to April Bourdon, Angela Estabrook, Amanda Just, Tabitha Caddy, Christopher Roy, Thomas king, William Ahern, John Ahern, Autumn Ahern, Brianna Ahern, and Cory Ahern. He will be fondly remembered by several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many close friends.
"Bill" was a Golden Gloves Boxing Champion and along with his close friend Cameron Ford, they founded the Capital Area Boxing Club; dedicating hundreds of hours training, mentoring, and helping many young men find their way. In addition to being a boxing coach, he was a little league coach and gymnastics instructor. He cared deeply about the mentally ill and worked as a Recreational Therapist at NH Hospital for 32 years.
He loved sports but especially the Red Sox and Patriots; watching almost every game if he could. Bill was competitive by nature, and regularly played cards with family and friends. His late-night trips to Foxwoods with Don V were fond memories for Bill. Above all, he was a karaoke star (ok, maybe a karaoke addict) and would sing as much as he possibly could, sometimes in costume!
Family meant a lot to Bill, and gathering with them at every holiday was very important to him. No matter his struggles, Bill always had a big heart, and would go to the ends of the earth for his family. He instilled a sense of compassion and caring in his children, which is a legacy that lives on. He will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched in so many ways. "Fighting" Bill Ahern's fight is over, the final bell has rung, and he's going out a winner. May he rest in peace, in the arms of his only true love, Elaine.
Visiting Hours will be on Wednesday June 26 from 4-7 pm at the Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main St. Concord NH.
Funeral services will be on Thursday June 27 at 10:00 am in the chapel of the Waters Funeral Home
Burial to follow at Blossom hill Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Ahern
Denise Bailey
July 23, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with the Ahern family.
Dicky Paulhus
July 3, 2019
Great Boxing trainer and man, rest in peace, Dicky Paulhus
walter Bond
July 2, 2019
Bruce,
so sorry to hear of your fathers passing.
having worked with him and you I know what he meant to you and your family..
please accept my deepest sympathies.
he was a caring individual that will be truly missed.
June 29, 2019
I am sorry to read of your father's passing. Please accept my condolences. I hope the passage at James 1:13 is a comfort to you.
Maureen
Tina Lougee
June 29, 2019
So sorry to hear of Bills passing, was always a pleasure to listen to his singing at the post#31. He has many friends he will be missed. my heart goes out to the Family....Tina Lougee
June 29, 2019
Rest in Peace Bill. I will miss seeing you at the American Legion in Penacook.
Cathryn Bundy
June 28, 2019
Dear Jeanne, I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. My sympathy to you, Dave and family. Love, Cathryn Bundy
Gloria Sartorelli-Nelson
June 28, 2019
I remember him with the Savoy brothers playing poker with my dad-George Sartorelli. Thoughts and prayers.
Donna Aiken
June 28, 2019
What a privilege to have known Bill.
Don Wright
June 28, 2019
It was fun growing up with you cousin Bill. If I could choose someone to grow up with, it would be you. Rest In Peace with your beautiful bride. Until we meet again, I will miss you. Donnie
Audrey Wells
June 28, 2019
My deepest condolences to the Ahern family... Bill was an amazing soul who gave much to so many in his years at NHH.
Dickie & Kim
June 27, 2019
With sincere sympathy to Ahern family. Billy was such a big help when we lost his boxing buddy Dick Savoy.. so sorry to hear of Bill's passing, a truly wonderful person!
Lee Locke
June 27, 2019
Sincere sympathy, to Brian and family. Lee Locke
Deborah &Leon Sargent
June 26, 2019
God Bless you Bill and bless your family.
So many great memories with you.
Love Leon and Debbie Sargent.
Karen Bergeron
June 25, 2019
Bill was an incredibly sweet man who often encouraged and supported others. He will be deeply missed by many.
DANIEL WILLIAMS
June 25, 2019
Bill Ahern Was a man of great faith, courage and strength. He had the heart of a champion. Yet, he was also a man of great compassion. He spent so much of his life reaching out and touching those who were struggling. He will be missed by all those he touched. Our thoughts and prayers go out to this family and friends.
Arthur Overlock
June 25, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ahearn family. Bill was and always will be an amazing man, may he rest in peace.
Nancy Clark
June 24, 2019
Sending my love and prayer to his family.
I worked with Bill for 32 years at NHH. He was loved by patients and staff. We had many fun times doing a hard job.
Gini Duford
June 24, 2019
My condolences to all of Bill's family. I really liked him.
The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home
June 24, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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