Omer Charles Ahern Jr

Omer Charles Ahern, Jr, 71, passed away on March 24, 2026. He was born in Plymouth on December 30, 1954, the son of Omer Charles and Rosa C (Cannistraro) Ahern, Sr.

He was a student at Old St Mary's in Claremont, New Hampshire until it closed after his Junior Year of High School. He graduated from Stevens High School in 1972 and was awarded the St Josephs Student Athlete Award his Senior Year. He loved soccer and coached a youth team as all four of his children came through his program, winning the program championship with his daughter Laura's team. Omer went on to St Anselm's College where he graduated with a BA in History. He attended and received a JD Degree from Gonzaga University of Law in Spokane, WA, passing the Bar in October of 1979 and opening his own Law Office.

Omer was many things; mentor, colleague, friend, loving father, devout Catholic, proud Patriot, dedicated to our constitution, public servant and the lover of freedom and liberty. He served in many public servant roles.

Omer was President of the Charlestown Rotary Club during the 1990's, moving to the Belmont Rotary Club in 1999 and served until 2004. A longtime Rotarian, he was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow. He served the people of New Hampshire as a State Representative in the New Hampshire State Legislature; as a Sullivan County Commissioner; as the Town Moderator for the Town of Charlestown, Sullivan County; as a member of the Plymouth Zoning Board; as a member of the Wentworth Select Board; as a member of the Wentworth Planning Board; and as a Grafton County Commissioner. In addition, he was a member of several not-for-profit organizations within the State of New Hampshire over the last 45 years. Omer was a NH youth sports coach for soccer and basketball and a NH certified referee for soccer and basketball. Omer was a "Life Member" of the School District Governance Association of New Hampshire. His campaign slogan "Hit a Homer with Omer."

Omer was a "founding 603 Alliance Board" member. He was one of the original eight who stood Day 1 at the "Plymouth Flag Wave" with his extended family of the Plymouth Patriots. His undying, unapologetic 'Love for America' and his 'booming renditions of God Bless America will always be remembered. He was a lawyer by trade but would often say that 'he was nothing but a simple tree farmer'.

He was predeceased by his parents.

Omer is survived by his wife, Susan Ahern of Concord, NH, sons, Christopher Ahern of Epsom, NH and Patrick Ahern and wife Cate of Canterbury, NH; daughters Sarah Ahern and husband Michael Shaw of Concord and Laura Ahern and partner Jason Harris of Aukland, NZ; 9 grandchildren; brothers, Stephen Ahern and wife Abbie of Starksboro, VT., Michael Ahern and partner Tracey Robbins of Plymouth; sisters, Kathy Drexel and husband Peter, Karen Marie Arel and husband Gerald, Karlene Lawrence and husband Edward and Kristine Kidder and partner Arnold Howard, and many nieces and nephews. Special recognition to Cousin Gail Sanborn and her three daughters Stacy, Chelsea and Christie.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Parish, St Matthews Catholic Church, 11 School Street in Plymouth on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00 am.

Donations may be made to "603 Alliance.org", 238 Lower Oxbow Rd., New Hampton, NH 03256.