WOLCOTT – John (Jack) Ahearn Sr., 81,
of Wolcott, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Gaylord Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn Bisaillon Ahearn for 55 years.
Jack was born Dec. 29, 1939 in Waterbury, the son of Margaret Byrne Ahearn and Charles Ahearn; he was a graduate of Wilby High School, a member of Bristol Fish & Game, and a valued member of the Knights of Columbus.
Jack was a machinist at Pratt & Whitney for more than 40 years, contributing to their processes in ways that would become patented in the late 1960s. Jack achieved congressional and state legislative recognition for the integral role he played in founding the Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance Association in 1973, where he served selflessly and tirelessly as captain throughout his working years.
April 3, 2021
Michael S. Borys
OAKVILLE – Michael Stanley Borys, age 67, passed away unexpectedly March 28, 2021. He was the husband of Denise (Tamosaitis) Borys.
Michael was born on Jan. 7, 1954 in Bridgeport, the son of the late Michael I. and Cecilia (Knapp) Borys. Michael proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy and then graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. After graduation, Mike worked at CCC Cheshire for two years as a corrections nurse grade 1.
From 1985 to 1996 Mike functioned in the major med area, trauma area and triage areas of Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. He made many lasting friendships there, and always felt fortunate that his career was something he truly enjoyed and felt passionate about.