AHEARN, Robert F. of Sebastian, Florida, formerly of South Boston, Roslindale and Weymouth, age 80 passed away November 23rd, 2017 after a valiant fight against cancer surrounded by his adoring wife and family. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Ashley Brown Ahearn, his five children, Robert J. of Easton, John E. and his wife Susan of Gibsonia, PA, Catherine T. Hardy and her husband Paul of Roslindale, Laureen M. Flahive and her husband Michael of Foxboro and Michael P. of Boston. He was the son of the late of Edmund and Margaret F. (McCarthy) Ahearn. Loving brother of Joseph L. of Quincy and Paul D. of Boston He was predeceased by his brother Edmund V. and sister M. Judith Ahearn. He was Papa Birdie to his seven grandchildren who loved him very much and his cherished fur baby, Molly. Bob is also survived by his former wife Rita Foley and his niece and nephew.
Robert was a Navy war veteran of the Korean War Era and served in the Coast Guard Reserve. He was retired from the Boston Police Department where he served for 34 years. Robert was part of the Tactical Patrol Force and a detective in Homicide and domestic violence divisions. Robert loved spending time at Marina Bay where he was a boat captain and nicknamed, the Mayor of H dock. He loved a great game of cribbage, enjoyed eleven years as a snow bird before moving to Sebastian in 2011.
Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY on Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 at 9:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in Holy Name Church at 10 o’clock. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday, December 4th from 4-8 PM. Robert will be laid to rest in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the HALO Rescue, 710 Jackson Street, Sebastian, FL 32958. If you wish to send flowers, please no lilies due to allergies.
“With you I have found the perfect partner, the best friend and the sweetest love anyone has ever known. I am so grateful life led me to you. There is no greater treasure anywhere to equal what you are worth to me.”
Robert was a Navy war veteran of the Korean War Era and served in the Coast Guard Reserve. He was retired from the Boston Police Department where he served for 34 years. Robert was part of the Tactical Patrol Force and a detective in Homicide and domestic violence divisions. Robert loved spending time at Marina Bay where he was a boat captain and nicknamed, the Mayor of H dock. He loved a great game of cribbage, enjoyed eleven years as a snow bird before moving to Sebastian in 2011.
Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY on Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 at 9:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in Holy Name Church at 10 o’clock. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday, December 4th from 4-8 PM. Robert will be laid to rest in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the HALO Rescue, 710 Jackson Street, Sebastian, FL 32958. If you wish to send flowers, please no lilies due to allergies.
“With you I have found the perfect partner, the best friend and the sweetest love anyone has ever known. I am so grateful life led me to you. There is no greater treasure anywhere to equal what you are worth to me.”
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