Hana Janjigian Heald

I grew up across the street from the Janjigian family in Kingston. Hana's mother, also Hana, was very involved in the community. She baked a birthday cake for a neighbor child whose family didn't have the means to do it. She had so much energy. Her daughter, Hana was one of the most beautiful, talented and self-possessed people in school. Our father started a weekly newspaper called The West Side News. He would be so happy and proud of Hana for doing the same, in even more challenging...

Hana was one of the most engaged and interesting people I have ever known. If something caught her interest, and many wide ranging things did, she seldom said, “something should be done about that.” She just quietly dug in, talked to others she thought might join her, and got the ball rolling. She would find out more, and often get involved in helping or working to change or improve the situation.
She had a great fund of knowledge and interest, and loved to debate on the merits of...

Jimmy, my thought & prayers are with you. May you always have her loving spirit with you.

Sorry to hear of the passing of Hana. I recognize and appreciate all that Hana and her family have done for the young people of Dedham. The commitment to helping others will be missed, but carries on with the family. God Bless Hana.

Dear Heald Family :

Please except my heart felt condolences for the passing of your dear Mother Hana !

My experience of Hana where always one filled with learning from her enquiries which was part for her personality to get at answers for her questions! From those questions I knew Hana to be progressive person who care deeply for her Community around her !

I have always appreciated my meetings and interaction with Hana and have always left those...

Our sympathies to Hana's family and friends. Her contributions to the community are inspiring and we are all the better for them.

I had the pleasure of knowing Hana during my time in the Planning Department at Dedham Town Hall. She was very hard working and a fountain of knowledge, and also had a keen sense of humor. I learned so much from her, and will always be grateful for her unending help. Please accept my deepest sympathy on her passing.

Rest In Peace. I remember you coming into town hall the clerks office and always professional yet you could always talk and have a pleasant conversation with her. She was very proud of her granddaughter. My deepest sympathies to Scott, jimmy and Janet. She will be remembered fondly.

I worked with Hana for many years at MGH. I loved her stories. My thoughts go out to her family.