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Richard Ahern Obituary
Richard Lane Ahern, a New Canaan resident since 1972, passed away on January 2, 2025. Richard, an entrepreneur in the paper industry, lived a full, vibrant and vigorous life. He loved his family, Catholic faith, friendships locally and those forged in his extensive business trips. Richard is survived by his wife Gail, children Keelin Kirt, Brendan Ahern, Ashling Besgen, nine grandchildren and his sister Susan Ahern. A mass will be celebrated at St. Aloysius on Saturday, January 18th at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the College of the Holy Cross track program or the Old Faithful Antique Fire Engine Company. For online condolences, please visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com
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Gus Concilio
January 15, 2025
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
George Allen
January 13, 2025
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 advice. Dick Ahern did not sugarcoat anything and he spoke to me in a way that was plain. I cannot imagine what it would have been like to live with this oversight daily as his kids did...but to me, I relished the accountability to someone so exacting in their standards.
If you were a guest at the Ahern household, it was paramount that you knew how to split wood and operate a chainsaw. A fall weekend was worthless to the equity of manhood without chasing the last bits of sunlight with a chainsaw in hand. This was how you earned a dinner in their house...otherwise you were a freeloader (guilty on many occasions).
I was lucky to have him in my life and thankful for his memories. His devotion to family and church were unusual and and I am certain he will be dearly missed. His family is filled with some of the best people in this world.
Susan Ahern
January 11, 2025
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.
George Fellner
January 11, 2025
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