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JANET MASON HEARD

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JANET HEARD Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 2, 2013.

HEARD JANET MASON
71, loving wife, mother and Nana peacefully passed away on May 26 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of late Margaret and Walter Mason. She married and raised a family in West Hartford, Connecticut and eventually retired to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. A dignified, feisty and caring woman, Janet was also a wonderful tennis player, a fantastic cook, marvelous bridge partner and a loyal Tar Heels fan. Janet is survived by her husband of 45 years, Drayton Heard; daughters, Nancy Krahmer and husband, Chad and Allison Dugan and husband, Brent; sister, Nancy Armour and husband, William; six grandchildren and numerous other loving family members and friends. Private services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cure Alzheimer's Fund at http://curealz.org/who-we- remember or Hospice of Wake County at www.hospiceofwake.org. Arrangements handled by BROWN-WYNNE FUNERAL HOME, 1701 E. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609, (919)876-6900. Please visit www.BrownWynneMillbrook.com to share your fond memories of Janet with her family.
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July 22, 2013

Marian Hewett posted to the memorial.

June 8, 2013

Dolly and Nunzio Chelli posted to the memorial.

June 7, 2013

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Marian Hewett

July 22, 2013

Dear Drayton, Nancy and Allison,
Can't imagine the world without Janet. She was a great friend and co conspirator. So many wonderful memories. We are happy she is at peace after a long struggle. Love to all the family. xoxo The Hewetts

Dolly and Nunzio Chelli

June 8, 2013

Dear Drayton,
We were saddened to hear about Janet's passing. She was a lovely lady and so much fun to be around. Nunz always remembers how she loved to dance with him. We were thankful to be your friends when you were in West Hartford and enjoyed our many UCONN basketball games. Nancy was a gracious hostess when she had a bridal shower for Carolyn. We will continue to remember her in our prayers.

June 7, 2013

Dear Drayton, Nancy and Allison.

How strange to hear of Janet's death from Bob Burnett in West Hartford. So many years have gone by, and I didn't know where you were living. But, I have wonderful memories of our time raising all of you.

Janet was a very good friend to me for many years. I'm sorry that her health problems were so severe that she has died. May God receive her into arms of mercy and may you be comforted and strengthened. Sincerely, Karen Woodruff

Nicole Kimball

June 3, 2013

On behalf of the entire Kingswood Oxford School community, we offer our deepest sympathy on the passing of Janet.

Because her daughters, Nancy Heard Krahmer '86 and Allison Heard Dugan '89, are cherished members of our school family, we feel that Janet was, too, and we mourn her death along with those who loved her.

Please know that we'll keep the family in our thoughts in the days and weeks to come. We are very sorry for your loss, but join you in celebrating the life of a wonderful woman.

- Nicole Kimball, Dir. of Alumni and Constituent Relations, Kingswood Oxford School, West Hartford, CT