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for Nancy Heidel
Teri Bordeau
September 25, 2009
My sympathy to Nancy's family. I had the pleasure of working with Nancy in the OR for YEARS! She was a fun loving person and her bright light will be remembered by all.
Charlene Bordeau
September 20, 2009
I have fond memories of Nancy and I Cheering together at PHS, she was always my pillar of strength. She was always upbeat and bubbly. I will never forget our younger years together, listening to Michael Jackson and Beatles 45 records. Sorry for loss.
Joanne Cimini
September 20, 2009
We live directly behind Nancy. We would often pop our head over the fence to say Hi to her and Sam. I will miss her friendly hello. She was a lovely women and god will truely shine his light on her.
Carole Devanny
September 17, 2009
Dear Beverly & Jerry,
I am so sorry to learn about your daughter Nancy's passing. The two of you have been through so much. Words can't express the sorrow that I feel for you and your family. Although I didn't know her personally her life sounds as though it was so rewarding and meaningful. She is a beautiful woman .Please accept my sincere condolences at this very sad time. I will remember your family in my prayers.
Marci Kelly
September 16, 2009
I met Nancy in nursing school in the 90's. Fantastic, funny, genuine, wonderful are just a few of words that come to mind when I think of her. She always brightened the room when she was there. I am saddened to learn of her death. She absolutely made this world a better place to be. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ginger Farrell
September 15, 2009
Dear Mr.and Mrs. Heidel, I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your wonderful daughter. Nancy was my "little sister" of cheerleading at PHS in 1973. I loved her dearly and will keep her and all of you in my prayers.
Lori Conway Murphy
September 15, 2009
Carol, Mr. and Mrs. Heidel and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister and daughter Nancy. Although I did not know her personally, many of my friends worked in the O.R. with her and loved her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mia Ortega
September 15, 2009
My heart goes out to Nancy's family and freinds. Her laugh and smile will be greatly missed!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
gary fudem
September 14, 2009
Why can't i think of anything to say? Because I'm still in shock!
Nancy was born the same year as me.
With her death I feel my own mortality.
I just hope that i come close to being as good and kind and thoughtful and loving a person as Nancy Heidel.
She will continue to travel with me in my soul offering counsel and caring when i need it.
Her earthly body was no longer needed by her expansive spirit.
I send my love to her.
Elizabeth Avery
September 14, 2009
To the Heidel and Pray families - I am so saddened to hear of the tragic loss of Nancy. What a bright light taken much too soon. If the support of friends and families can sustain you through the toughest times, my hope is that these messages contribute to holding you up. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lisa Fletcher-Udel
September 14, 2009
Dear Bev, Jerry, Carol and family,
I am so saddened by your loss. I have wonderful fond memories of growing up with Nancy and of how she touched my life in the BMC OR when my son was born. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
cassandra service
September 14, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
September 14, 2009
Dear Jerry and Beverly, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this most difficult time. We did not know her very well but from what we hear she was a very special person. Sincerly Roger and Jean Fairchild
jason legge
September 14, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Jack Belcher
September 14, 2009
Dear Heidel Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Nancy was a friend in High School and a wonderful person.
Sarah Alderman-Navin
September 14, 2009
Mr. & Mrs. Heidel & Carol
My sincerest condolences on the passing of Nancy. She was a wonderful person who touched many lives including my own.
Robbie Harrington Brassard
September 13, 2009
Bev, Jerry, Carol and family -
I was so sorry to hear of Nancy's untimely passing. Although I haven't seen her in awhile, I will always remember her as being a very kind and funny person. May your memories be a comfort to you during these difficult days.
Robbie
Annemarie Leone
September 13, 2009
Bev and Jerry, no words can express our sorrow for your loss, for the world's loss. Nancy touched the lives of many with her beauty and kindness.
Please let me know if you need anything, anything at all. The girls and I love Nancy very much, and I feel very blessed that my daughters were able to know her. They and I will think of her often.
Love and peace to you and your family,
Annemarie, Bella and Sophie
Sherry Martin-Moe
September 13, 2009
To the Heidel Family,
My sincere sympathy goes to all of you for the loss of Nancy. I lost touch with her after graduating high school but have many fun memories of adventures with Nancy. Sincerely, Sherry Martin-Moe
Jackie and Bill Fetherston
September 13, 2009
Dear Beverly and Jerry, We were in Pittsfield Saturday for my 60th PHS reunion and were saddened to read your daughters obituary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness. Jackie and Bill Fetherston
September 13, 2009
May you always walk in sunshine and God's love around you flow, for the happiness you gave us, no one will ever know. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, a part of us went with you the day God called you home. A million times we've needed you , a million times we've cried. If our loved could have saved you, You would have never died.
September 13, 2009
Dear Mr&Mrs Heidel, Carols Family, I remember Nancy fromm school we had mutual friends an close. I was there when David pased . Your family has endured your share.But remember some people go through Life Nancy Lived her Life. My deepest sympathy A friend.
September 13, 2009
DEAR Mr & MRS Heidel an Carols family, I remeber Nancy from school we were friends, I was there when D AVID passed too. Your family has endured . But remember this ,some people go through life, but Nancy lived her life. MY deepest sympathy to you all. A friend ( Pittsfield)
Donna (Hescock) Walz
September 13, 2009
I just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Nancy...she sounded like she was a very compassionate professional. I hadn't seen Nancy since we graduated from PHS in '74 but remember her as a friend. Now she's together with David. God Bless
Colleen Doran
September 13, 2009
Dear Nancy's family,
I met Nancy in September of 2006. I was new to the OR as a secretary. Nancy was one of the first people that I got to know. I had such a hard time remembering everyone's names,but Nancy made it real easy to remember who she was!She was the one with the red lipstick! Nancy made me feel very welcome and accepted in the OR right from the start.
I liked it when she filled in as the charge nurse. I always knew she would get the job done and add excitement in various ways to the day.Many times I would be on the phone trying to have a serious conversation with another department and I would hear Nancy say something impulsive to me or someone else or she would do something that would get my attention and I would have a hard time staying composed.
On a serious note, Nancy knew that my five children are of the utmost importantance to me. She could tell when I walked into work in the morning that something wasn't going right and took the time to say "Hey, are you OK?", with that compassionate look on her face and give me a quick hug. During the course of the day she would take the time to check in with me and often walk past my desk and throw something(soft) at me to make me smile.
I really enjoyed it when Nancy would sit down beside me and share her family pictures with me and brag about her whole family. She was so proud and her face lit up when she talked about life in general with her family,events taking place,and trips being planned. She looked like she was on cloud nine when she talked about her family. When I saw her getting ready to leave at the end of the day and she told me that she was taking off on any type of a journey with her family, her smile couldn't have been bigger. That always impressed me. I hope my own children will be the same way.
My thoughts will always be with all of you and also with her closest friends. That laugh and smile will always be fresh in our minds.
A friend
September 12, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Becky Yannone
September 12, 2009
Mr. and Mrs Heidel Carol and to all her beloved friends. I am so sorry for your loss.I didn't know Nancy very intimately but whenever I was in her presence she always made me laugh. She was quite a character and I know her family and friends will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Becky Yannone
Bill Paris
September 12, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss and send our sympathies.
I'll keep the memories of us growing up together close to my heart.
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Amy Galvez
September 12, 2009
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Heidel, Carol, and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Nancy was a true friend to our family for many years. Christian and I will never forget all the laughs that we had inside the OR and out. Her laugh will forever be in our hearts. You will be greatly missed. We love you, Christian, Amy, Diego, and Belen Galvez
Eddy Teixeira
September 12, 2009
To Beverly, Jerry and the Pray family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy at this difficult time. I had the pleasure of spending a very brief time with Nancy and her parents. Eventhough Nancy was going through some tough times, she always managed to laugh. Nancy will be missed by many as she has touched the lives of quite a few. God Bless.
Debra Wojtkowski
September 12, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I'll remember Nancy as a fun loving person.
Barbara-Jean Spirydowski
September 12, 2009
Nancy was an amazing woman, both personally and professionally.
She always had words of wisdom,for any situation.
Though my time to work with Nancy was brief, it seemed like forever.
She was one of the most compassionate nurses that I have ever met.
I had the pleasure(as pleasurable, as surgery can be) of being her patient, and even though I was quite sedated I remember everything she said to me, and her comforting ways.
She will be deeply missed by all in the OR. Her smile, her laugh and her voice will always be in my heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, her family and friends.
Greg Alderman
September 12, 2009
Sending you all my sincerest sympathy. I am sorry I am so far away. Please know I have many fond memories of Nancy. I think of you all often.
Much Love,
Greg
JACK NAVIN
September 12, 2009
Dear Jerry and Bev, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of the family.
Jack and Esther Navin
Joe Amuso
September 12, 2009
Nancy always had that spark that could light up an entire room.She along with Jamie,Maureen and Nancy were my mentors in my brief time in the OR.She was a wonderful,talented and a great person to have known.She will be missed not only by me but by all the people and patients who lives she has touched.My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lynn Conant
September 12, 2009
Dear Beverly, Jerry, Carol and Family; we are so sorry for your loss . To Nancy I will miss you deeply my friend and confidant, my little girly girl, my baby girl Who will light up the room for us now ? We will see you later make room for those who you have left behind Love you always Lynne and family
Nikki Trumble
September 12, 2009
Nancy smile will always be remembered. She has a great family. I will always remember the good times we had in the OR. I will miss her. Love and prarys to her family and friends.
September 12, 2009
bev,jerry and carol. so sorry to hear about nancy, our thoughts and prayers are with you .
The cuenin family
Alicia Hanford
September 12, 2009
May our memories of Nancy get us through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Nancy was an amazing woman and will be greatly missed.
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