Obituary of John E. Hearn

John E. Hearn, 69, of 8 Westwood Dr., died Tuesday December 1, 2020 in his home. He was born February 15, 1951, in Falls River, Mass., a son of the late Francis and Catherine Harrington Hearn. John graduated from UMass Dartmouth and received his Master's degree from the University of Connecticut before relocating to Western New York. Prior to his retirement in 2016, he was employed by Jamestown Community College for over 35 years as a professor of Sociology. He will be remembered by his family, friends and former students for his sense of humor and storytelling capabilities. All that knew John loved and respected his wit and how he wrapped a "lesson" into every conversation. Surviving are his wife Rene Hensel Hearn, whom he married in 2011; a sister Mary Warren of Pompano Beach, FL; sister-in-law Jill Hearn of Cortland, NY; nephews Michael, Nathan, Zachary, Joshua, James and John and niece Caitlin. Beside his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Francis and William Hearn. Due to the pandemic a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, 20 West Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, NY 14750. You may leave words of condolence at www.lindfuneralhome.com.