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Leo Heffernan Obituary

Of Needham, February 7, 2008, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Sarah (Fadden) Heffernan. Devoted father of Mary A. Leighton and her husband John H. of Congers, NY, Lee Heffernan Jr. and his wife Jane of Falmouth, Bill F. Heffernan and his wife Cindy of Harwinton, CT, and Bob E. Heffernan and his wife Kathy of Townsend, MA. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Brother of Lillian Wright of Sudbury. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM (exit 19B off 128) Monday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Bartholomew's Church, Needham, at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Leo's memory to St. Bartholomews Church, 1180 Greendale Ave., Needham, MA 02492. Late member of the Needham Golf Club, Needham Retired Mens Club, St. Bartholomew Senior Club and the Needham Knights of Columbus. Parking area adjacent to funeral home. Online guestbook and directions at www.gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Needham781-444-0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 8 to Feb. 10, 2008.

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Pam Dawson

February 11, 2008

To Leo's family,
It has been many, many years since I have seen Leo. He was my boss in my first full time job after college at AE Borden's. He had a wonderful work ethic from which I learned a great deal. He was a true gentleman with a great sense of humor. Even to this day, when life throws a curveball for which there is no good explanation, I can say it is one of life's little vicissitudes. I learned that phrase from Leo & to this day don't really know what it means but I thought it to be a wonderful word when nothing else seems to work. So to Leo's family, I will keep you in my prayers & to Leo, rest in peace & thanks for all you taught me.

Bob Timmerman

February 9, 2008

Leo was a true Catholic gentleman. I had known Leo for many years thru his devoted altar serving for St. Bartholomew Parish. I got to know him better when he joined the Needham K of C. I always looked forward to seeing Leo at our monthly dinners and meeting. He always had something interesting to share as well as some quit wit. He will be remember in my prayers as well as those of our brother knights of the needham COuncil. He he rest in the peace that he so greatly deserves.

Bob Timmerman
Past Grand Knight
Needham Knights of Columbus Council #1611

Mary Scannell

February 9, 2008

Mary, Lee, Bill & Bob
My deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of your dad.

He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all

My love to all of you

Mary Scannell
Raleigh

Mary Scannell

February 8, 2008

Mary, Lee, Bill and Bob --
My deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of your Dad. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all

My love to all of you

Mary Scannell,Raleigh

Larry Todesca

February 8, 2008

Lee, Jane, & family,

Very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts.

Take care,

Larry & Jean Todesca

Dan Brennan

February 8, 2008

A giant of a man who left this world a better place. St. Bart's will sorely miss Leo. May he rest in the eternal peace he so richly deserves.

Mary Ellen

February 8, 2008

Mr. Heffernan was a great man, a lot of fun, totally devoted to his family, great Catholic representative, much loved and as sharp as a whip to the end. What more could one want from life/ He showed wonderful dignity in death. He will be missed terribly.

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