Barbara S. Ahern-Alberini, 89 of Ashland passed away Tuesday Sept. 20 ^th at her home with her family by her side.  Born in Marlborough, she was the daughter of the late Bernadino and Josephine (Kobus) Colacchio.  Barbara worked as a housekeeping supervisor for many years and also transported handicapped individuals.

She is survived by five children; Richard Alberini, Mario Alberini, Jean Bonavire, Janice Piccioli, and Alfred Alberini, 12 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.  She was the mother of the late Anthony Alberini and Dean Alberini.

A memorial service will be held on Sat. Oct. 1 ^st at 2:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 71 Union St. Ashland, MA.