AHERN, Lillian I. (Schena), of Winthrop, formerly of Charlestown, November 5, 2012. Beloved wife of the late James R. Ahern. Devoted mother of Judith Nichols of Exeter, NH, James Ahern and his wife Ida of Marblehead, and Geraldine Magnasco and her husband James of Winthrop. Adored grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 16. Visiting hours will be held at the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Fri, Nov 9, only, between the hours of 9-11am. A Funeral Mass will follow in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society/Greater New England Chapter 101a First Ave. Ste 6, Waltham, MA. 02451. For guestbook and directions, visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com.