Mallory Erin Ahern Young, age 33, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Mallory was a friend to all and a stranger to none. Her spirit of unwavering loyalty, empathy, and devotion to her friends and family were the guiding principles of her life.
Born in Norwich, Connecticut, and raised in Preston, Connecticut, Mallory was an outspoken lover of animals, especially horses, which she spent much of her time around. She competed in dressage and found joy in a busy barn and a stall that needed cleaning. She also adopted a rescue dog named Bella, whom she loved dearly.
Mallory attended many schools throughout her life, but found her home at The Franklin Academy in East Haddam, Connecticut, from which she graduated and made life-changing friendships.
Through years of medical challenges, Mallory persevered with a spirit that embodied the Ahern family motto, “Per ardua surgo — I rise through difficulties.”
Mallory is survived by her parents, Regina and Russell Young of Preston; her brothers, Ryan Landry of Gales Ferry and Colin Ahern of Windsor, and their respective spouses, Heather and Emily; as well as her niece and nephews, Emersyn, Robbie, and Ethan. She is also survived by her biological father, William Landry.
Mallory is predeceased by her cherished grandparents, John and Regina Ahern.
Mallory’s family wishes to thank Nancy and Chuck Clavin for their extraordinary kindness and compassion to our beloved daughter and sister in her life and passing.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Mystic, on Thursday, August 20, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 211 Broadway, Norwich, CT, on Friday, August 21, at 10:00 AM, followed by a burial at Elm Grove Cemetery, 197 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, CT.