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David Heffernan Obituary

79, of Sagamore, died on Saturday, November 3, 2007 in New Bedford. He was the husband of the late Ruth (Rivers) Heffernan. Survivors include his three children, D. Michael Heffernan of Westborough, Robert Heffernan of Mansfield, and Lynn (Heffernan) Ferguson of Phoenix, AZ; brothers, Paul Heffernan of Southborough and John "Bud" Heffernan of Dedham; his sister, May Heffernan of Brighton and five grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 PM on Wednesday, November 7th in the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 154 Route 6A in SANDWICH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM on Thursday at St. Theresa's Catholic Chapel, Sandwich Road (Route 6A) in Sagamore. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 396 Main St., Hyannis, MA 02601. www.nickerson bournefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 6, 2007.

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November 7, 2007

We are sorry that we cannot attend the service for David because we are in Florida. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Heffernan family.

Ed & Barbara(Stanton)McCarthy
Waltham, MA

Karen Roy

November 7, 2007

Uncle Dave and your family are in our prayers. May all the wonderful memories get you through this difficult time.
Karen(Heffernan)Roy, Michael, Kendal and Kyle

Margery Cleary

November 6, 2007

To Dave's wonderful family, my sincere and deepest sympathy. I have enjoyed being a friend of Dave's for the past 9 years as we crossed many bridges as a group. Dave will be missed.

ted & charlene quinn

November 6, 2007

sorry to hear of your loss--our hearts are with your family

Michael & Peggy Heffernan

November 6, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Uncle Dave is in our prayers.

Paula Paquette

November 6, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at such a tough time.
Paula (Heffernan) Paquette and Family

The Staff of Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home

November 6, 2007

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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