Richard F. “Dick” Ahearn, 83, of Walpole died February 1 in his home following a long illness.
Born in Walpole, April 11, 1929, the son of the late Maurice and Anne (Ryan) Ahearn, Mr. Ahearn was a lifelong Walpole resident.
Mr. Ahearn had worked for many years in the maintenance department of Foxboro State Hospital and the Wrentham Developmental Center. He had previously worked for the Boston Gas Company.
Mr. Ahearn served in the Army during the Korean War.
He was a former member of the Norwood Elks Club.
He was an accomplished pianist, enjoyed golfing and was lover of animals, especially his cat Mickey.
He is survived by his siblings, Helen Conroy of Norwood, M. Joseph Ahearn and his wife Jean of Sandwich and Jane Ahearn of Walpole.
He was the brother-in-law of the late Fred Conroy.
He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday February 6 from the Ginley Funeral Home, 892 Main Street in Walpole at 9:00 a.m. followed by funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Foxboro at 10:00
Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, South Walpole.
Visiting hours will be on Tuesday from 4-6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.