Concord, New Hampshire
Heidi Roberta Massey (Bacon) passed away peacefully on August 20th surrounded by her loving family, after a long battle with breast cancer.
Heidi grew up on Lake Massasecum in Bradford, where she enjoyed adventures and taking care of her animals, particularly her horses. A terrific athlete, she was the first person to score 500 points in basketball at Kearsarge Regional High School. She was awarded a scholarship to NH College for field hockey, basketball, and softball, where she would letter in all three and go on to graduate. A devoted State of NH Employee for over 30 years, Heidi developed the software used for the annual NH Fish and Game Moose Lottery.
Heidi enjoyed taking long rides on her motorcycle and spending time out on the lake in her kayak. Her dogs were a big part of her life. Any day spent with London and Pesky was a great day for Heidi. She enjoyed projects around the house. She was an avid traveler and was thrilled to meet many friends along the way. She was everyone's champion.
Family was absolutely the most important part of Heidi's life. She was predeceased by her husband of 32 years, Jim. She is survived by her sons, Tyler Massey of Boston, MA and Specialist Sean Massey of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. She is also survived by her siblings, Beth Spaulding and her husband Peter of Hopkinton, NH, David Bacon and his wife Cheryl of Milton, MA, and Heather Bacon-Putirka and her husband Keith of Clovis, CA. Also surviving are her beloved nieces and nephews, Josh, Noelani, Ben, Arianna, Christine, Sarah and Naomi.
Memorial calling hours will be held Friday, August 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Waters Funeral Home in Concord, NH.
Services will be held Saturday, August 27, at 1:30 PM at First Congregational Church, 1548 Hopkinton Road, Hopkinton, NH. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pope Memorial SPCA, 94 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301.
Tyler and Sean, I am so sorry for your loss of your Mom. I worked with her at Liquor Comm and sure enjoyed our talks and laughs. She was a very special person and very smart. She will be missed. Linda Tellia
August 28, 2016
I'm another former high school classmate. When I read about Heidi, I remembered what an athlete she was. I'm sorry to have not stayed in touch. Please accept my condolences.
Jeanne Barrett
August 28, 2016 | Andover, NH
Tyler & Sean: We are so saddened by the loss of your Mom. I am just reading about this now, thanks to FB. Otherwise we would have been there in person to support you. Know you are in our thoughts & prayers. Keep memories if happier times close to your heart. Lee-Anne, Darren & Dan Smith
Lee-Anne Smith
August 27, 2016 | Concord, NH
So sorry for your lose Tyler and Sean
your mother was one of the best. I agree with Kat Keith. Remember the good times to help you through this
August 26, 2016
Sean and Tyler,
I was saddened to learn of your Mom's passing. I last saw you three at your Dad's funeral and that seems such a short time ago. I enjoyed so much the time spent with your Mom doing Quarterback Club stuff. She was a hard worker, had a big heart and was so much fun to be around. It was evident that she loved you guys to pieces and was so proud of you both! I will keep you and your family in my thoughts in the weeks and months ahead. I wish you all gentle peace.
Clare Howard-Pike
August 26, 2016 | Concord, NH
So sad to see this obit for my old high school friend. Heidi and I were in Spanish class as well as drama club together. Memorable roles in The Hobbit, a musical, believe it or not. My deepest sympathies to Heidi's two sons and her sister, Beth (Bacon) Spaulding.
Rachel Allen Parsons
August 26, 2016 | Warner, NH
My sincere condolences to the Bacon and Massey families.
Candice Cadran
August 25, 2016 | Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
To Heidi's loved ones, Heidi was a year ahead of me in high school. We played field hockey together for three years. I will always remember her generosity, kindness and fighting spirit. I am so very sorry for the loss of someone who was so loved.
With love, Wilhelmina Hazen Picard
August 24, 2016
Tyler and Sean.....I am so sorry for your devistating loss!!! Heidi will be so very very missed by our whole family and anyone who was honored enough to know her! She has a strength that is like no other, and she has a heart as big as anybody I have ever known!! Throughout my life, she has always been there for me and has always shown me nothing but love, no matter what stupid thing I had done! I will never know another person like her ever and I am truly blessed that she just happened to be...
Katy Keith
August 24, 2016 | Bradford, NH
