Loretta S. Ahrens, former Ridgefielder

Loretta “Peg” Stenhouse Ahrens of Weems, Va. died Monday, July 21. She was 79 years old and the widow of Alfred Herman Ahrens.
Mrs. Ahrens was a graduate of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque with a pre-law degree and Manhattanville College in Purchase, N.Y. with a paralegal degree.
Mrs. Ahrens lived on Ascot Lane from 1978 until 1986. Her husband, who died on Jan. 9 this year, had been a Navy commander and was an engineer for General Dynamics and Ebasco. As a military daughter and wife, she lived in many parts of the world.
She was a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church when she lived here.
Mrs. Ahrens was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock, Va. and a life member of the Foundation for Historic Christ Church, Irvington, Va.
Surviving are a son, William Carl Ahrens of Nashua, N.H.; two daughters, Ann Ahrens Spargo of Rochester, N.Y. and Amy Hayes Ahrens of East Windsor; two grandchildren, Emily Ahrens and Collin Ahrens.
The Rev. Hugh C. White III led services Friday, July 25 at Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock. Burial was at Historic Christ Church Burying Ground, Irvington.
Contributions in her memory may be made to RGH Oncology Developmental Council, Swift-Walker Fund, P.O. Box 588, Kilmarnock, VA 22482; to Grace Episcopal Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1059, Kilmarnock, VA 22482; or American Diabetes Association, Virginia Affiliate, Inc., 1290 Seminole Trail, Suite #2, Charlottesville, VA 22901.