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Matthew Heard Obituary

Of Medford, July 2nd. Beloved son of Brian F. and Margaret K. (Campbell) Heard. Brother of Andrew C. and Ellen M. Heard, both of Medford. Uncle of Ryan Alexa Heard of Medford. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral from the A.J. Breslin & Son Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., MALDEN, at Medford line on Wednesday, July 9th, at 8 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church in Malden at 9 AM. Relatives & friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Catholic Charities, 75 Kneeland St., 8th floor, Boston, MA 02111. For complete obituary, guestbook & directions visit www.breslinfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8, 2008.

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Ann Bateman

July 19, 2008

Heard Family,
I just heard of Matthews passing and was deeply saddened.
My heartfelt condolences are with you all.

Heather Marston

July 15, 2008

Heard Family,

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Love,
Jim & Heather

S.NANCY BRENNAN

July 14, 2008

TO THE HEARD FAMILY,I WAS VERY SADDEN BY THE NEWS OF MATTHEW,I HAVE SUCH WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF HIM AT POPE JOHN. MATT WAS SUCH A GOOD KID,I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS.
LOVE-SR. NANCY BRENNAN

KATHLEEN DALY

July 8, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Linda Beers

July 7, 2008

Margaret, Brian, Andrew and Ellen,
We know this is an extremely hard time for all of you and we are with you. We love you and know your hurt. Hang in there and things will get better as time goes on.

Love,
Linda and Lew

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