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Barbara Heaps Obituary

83, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in Manchester, NH. She was born in Everett, MA on June 2, 1924, a daughter of the late James and Marion (Flynn) Wholley. Barbara was predeceased by her husband John "Jack" F. Heaps. She is survived by her seven children John F. Jr., of Longmeadow, MA, Paul E. of Portsmouth, NH, Kathryn Kessler of Longmeadow, Marian Pickowicz of Bedford, NH, Ellyn Burke of Windham, NH, Dr. Robert J. of Bedford, NH & Barbara Nehmer of Wilbraham, MA; 14 grandchildren & four great grandchildren. Funeral Services Friday, September 28th beginning at 8:30 a.m. from the Forastiere Smith Funeral Home, 220 North Main St., EAST LONGMEADOW, MA, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, 221 Plumtree Rd., Springfield, MA, with Rites of Committal at 1:30 pm in Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm St., Everett, MA. Visiting hours Thursday, Sept. 27th from 4-8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Assoc. Research, 264 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104.
Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 26, 2007.

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Patty Silk

October 1, 2007

Barb, Mike & Family,
I am deeply sorry to have heard about your mother. May fond memories of her help you through this difficult time. Please accept my condolences.
Patty Silk

Doris Prugnarola

September 28, 2007

Dear Ellyn,
I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Hopefully you will take comfort in knowing that we love you and miss you at GBS. Your mom must have been so proud of the woman you are.

JOHN & DOROTHY CONLON

September 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Steve Root

September 26, 2007

John: JoAnn and I want to express our sympathy upon hearing of your Mom's passing. We remember seeing her and your dad in Ft. Pierce with JoAnn's parents many years ago.Please say hi to Jane. We're thinking of both.If you're ever on the Cape, we'd love to see you.
Steve Root

John Fox

September 26, 2007

As a patient of Robert, both my wife and I join you feeling the loss of your loved one. While time might lighten the feelings of loss, It will also allow you to celebrate her life in recalling the fun and joyful times you were together

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