Cambridge Chronicle, 1 October 1921: "DEATH OF MAURICE J. AHEARN CAME SUDDENLY THURSDAY
Maurice J. Ahern died suddenly early Thursday morning at his home, 10 Milton street, at the age of 86 years. He retired Tuesday night with no indication of anything unusual about his condition, although for two years he has had an affection of the heart and he and his family were aware that the end was liable to come any moment and without warning. During the early morning he simply passed out as if in sleep. Although born in Ireland he came from American parentage, having gone to Ireland with his parents when a lad of 7 years. His father settled in America about 1813, and it was Jan. 1, 1836, that Maurice was born. He was one of 13 children, and although the eleventh in order or their ages, he outlived them all. He married in 1894 as his second wife Miss Ada E. Flanders who had previously taught school in Arlington for 20 years and who, although a resident of this city for many years, originally came from Arlington. His wife survives him. The nearest blood relatives he leaves are three nephews and four nieces in Lynn and several in California. Mr. Ahern lived in Boston for many years, at one time on the site of what is now Thompson's spa. He first came to this city in 1863 and remained until 1869; again in 1877 and remained until 1882; and the last time in 1894, since which Cambridge had been his home. He resided first on Rice street and then at 10 Milton street where he died. During the war Mr. Ahern was a deputy provost marshal under Marshal Clark. After that he was confidential clerk for several Boston lawyers and business men of note. He had also been engaged in real estate transactions. From 1877 to 1881 he conducted Hotel Wellesley, at that time owned by Baker, of sewing machine fame. He was brought up in the old school where honor, honesty, simplicity and sincerety were among the precepts taught and he carried those teachings all through his life. He was an interesting story teller especially concerning Boston men and events and it was always a pleasure to listen to him recount his experiences. The funeral of Mr. Ahern will be held this morning at 8:15 from 10 Milton street, with a requiem high mass at St. John's church at 9. Interment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery, Lynn, where his first wife is buried."
Maurice J. Ahern died suddenly early Thursday morning at his home, 10 Milton street, at the age of 86 years. He retired Tuesday night with no indication of anything unusual about his condition, although for two years he has had an affection of the heart and he and his family were aware that the end was liable to come any moment and without warning. During the early morning he simply passed out as if in sleep. Although born in Ireland he came from American parentage, having gone to Ireland with his parents when a lad of 7 years. His father settled in America about 1813, and it was Jan. 1, 1836, that Maurice was born. He was one of 13 children, and although the eleventh in order or their ages, he outlived them all. He married in 1894 as his second wife Miss Ada E. Flanders who had previously taught school in Arlington for 20 years and who, although a resident of this city for many years, originally came from Arlington. His wife survives him. The nearest blood relatives he leaves are three nephews and four nieces in Lynn and several in California. Mr. Ahern lived in Boston for many years, at one time on the site of what is now Thompson's spa. He first came to this city in 1863 and remained until 1869; again in 1877 and remained until 1882; and the last time in 1894, since which Cambridge had been his home. He resided first on Rice street and then at 10 Milton street where he died. During the war Mr. Ahern was a deputy provost marshal under Marshal Clark. After that he was confidential clerk for several Boston lawyers and business men of note. He had also been engaged in real estate transactions. From 1877 to 1881 he conducted Hotel Wellesley, at that time owned by Baker, of sewing machine fame. He was brought up in the old school where honor, honesty, simplicity and sincerety were among the precepts taught and he carried those teachings all through his life. He was an interesting story teller especially concerning Boston men and events and it was always a pleasure to listen to him recount his experiences. The funeral of Mr. Ahern will be held this morning at 8:15 from 10 Milton street, with a requiem high mass at St. John's church at 9. Interment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery, Lynn, where his first wife is buried."
Cambridge Chronicle, 1 October 1921: "DEATH OF MAURICE J. AHEARN CAME SUDDENLY THURSDAY
Maurice J. Ahern died suddenly early Thursday morning at his home, 10 Milton street, at the age of 86 years. He retired Tuesday night with no indication of anything unusual about his condition, although for two years he has had an affection of the heart and he and his family were aware that the end was liable to come any moment and without warning. During the early morning he simply passed out as if in sleep. Although born in Ireland he came from American parentage, having gone to Ireland with his parents when a lad of 7 years. His father settled in America about 1813, and it was Jan. 1, 1836, that Maurice was born. He was one of 13 children, and although the eleventh in order or their ages, he outlived them all. He married in 1894 as his second wife Miss Ada E. Flanders who had previously taught school in Arlington for 20 years and who, although a resident of this city for many years, originally came from Arlington. His wife survives him. The nearest blood relatives he leaves are three nephews and four nieces in Lynn and several in California. Mr. Ahern lived in Boston for many years, at one time on the site of what is now Thompson's spa. He first came to this city in 1863 and remained until 1869; again in 1877 and remained until 1882; and the last time in 1894, since which Cambridge had been his home. He resided first on Rice street and then at 10 Milton street where he died. During the war Mr. Ahern was a deputy provost marshal under Marshal Clark. After that he was confidential clerk for several Boston lawyers and business men of note. He had also been engaged in real estate transactions. From 1877 to 1881 he conducted Hotel Wellesley, at that time owned by Baker, of sewing machine fame. He was brought up in the old school where honor, honesty, simplicity and sincerety were among the precepts taught and he carried those teachings all through his life. He was an interesting story teller especially concerning Boston men and events and it was always a pleasure to listen to him recount his experiences. The funeral of Mr. Ahern will be held this morning at 8:15 from 10 Milton street, with a requiem high mass at St. John's church at 9. Interment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery, Lynn, where his first wife is buried."
Maurice J. Ahern died suddenly early Thursday morning at his home, 10 Milton street, at the age of 86 years. He retired Tuesday night with no indication of anything unusual about his condition, although for two years he has had an affection of the heart and he and his family were aware that the end was liable to come any moment and without warning. During the early morning he simply passed out as if in sleep. Although born in Ireland he came from American parentage, having gone to Ireland with his parents when a lad of 7 years. His father settled in America about 1813, and it was Jan. 1, 1836, that Maurice was born. He was one of 13 children, and although the eleventh in order or their ages, he outlived them all. He married in 1894 as his second wife Miss Ada E. Flanders who had previously taught school in Arlington for 20 years and who, although a resident of this city for many years, originally came from Arlington. His wife survives him. The nearest blood relatives he leaves are three nephews and four nieces in Lynn and several in California. Mr. Ahern lived in Boston for many years, at one time on the site of what is now Thompson's spa. He first came to this city in 1863 and remained until 1869; again in 1877 and remained until 1882; and the last time in 1894, since which Cambridge had been his home. He resided first on Rice street and then at 10 Milton street where he died. During the war Mr. Ahern was a deputy provost marshal under Marshal Clark. After that he was confidential clerk for several Boston lawyers and business men of note. He had also been engaged in real estate transactions. From 1877 to 1881 he conducted Hotel Wellesley, at that time owned by Baker, of sewing machine fame. He was brought up in the old school where honor, honesty, simplicity and sincerety were among the precepts taught and he carried those teachings all through his life. He was an interesting story teller especially concerning Boston men and events and it was always a pleasure to listen to him recount his experiences. The funeral of Mr. Ahern will be held this morning at 8:15 from 10 Milton street, with a requiem high mass at St. John's church at 9. Interment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery, Lynn, where his first wife is buried."
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