JAMES AHERN AGE 37 YEARS PASSED AWAY

James Ahern, age 37 years, well known resident of this city passed away this morning at the Massachusetts General Hospital after an illness of three weeks. Mr. Ahern was operated on for a serious intestinal ailment three weeks ago, and following the operation many blood transfusions were given in an effort to save his life. He received 14 blood transfusions in all, and for a time, it appeared as if he was rallying. For the past few days his condition gradually became worse and it was evident that death was inevitable.    Mr. Ahern was born in Woburn the son of Annie Shea Ahern and the late Michael Ahern. He was educated in the schools of Woburn, and had been employed as a truck driver. Two years ago he married Miss Jeanette Spencer of this city, who survives him. Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother Mrs. Annie Shea Ahern and one sister Mary Etta Ahern.    The funeral will be held from the late home of the deceased, 27 Mount Pleasant Street, Saturday at 8.15 a.m. High Mass of requiem will be solemnized at St. Charles Church at 9.00 a.m. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.