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Janet Hears Obituary

Janet Mason Heard, 71, loving wife, mother and Nana peacefully passed away on May 26 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Born in Pittsburg 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; 6 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-rememberor 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.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by West Hartford News from Jun. 3 to Jun. 4, 2013.

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