William Anthony Ahern, age 91 of Milford, beloved husband of Doris Dery Ahern, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014 in Connecticut Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. William was born on February 1, 1923 in Bridgeport, son of the late William and Claire Haffey Ahern. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in England and then in France on D Day. William attended Bassick High School, graduated from the New Haven Culinary School, and retired as Head Chef at Buckingham Gardens, Newtown. He enjoyed the casino, traveling and spending time with his family. Survivors in addition to his wife Doris of 60 years include two devoted daughters Carey Schierloh and husband Ed of Sandy Hook and Maureen Wozniak and husband Marty of Hamden, four cherished grandchildren Kristin Moser and husband Justin, Timothy Schierloh and wife Stephanie, Matthew and Daniel Schierloh, two great grandchildren Kyle and Jake Moser, a brother in law, Paul Dery, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers James, Robert and Richard Ahern and sister Ruth Serke. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:00a.m., meeting directly in St. Andrew Church, 435 Anton Street, Bridgeport, with a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will military honors will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, St. Monica Mausoleum. Friends may call Friday from 5p.m. to 7p.m., in the Redgate – Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. Those who so desire may make contributions to the Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com