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MURIEL HEFFERNAN Obituary

HEFFERNAN,MurielM. (Nevin) 83, of Southborough, died on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Paul M. Heffernan for the past 60 years; devoted mother of Lee Heffernan and his wife Ruth of Norcross, GA; Paula and Tom Paquette of Monroe, NJ; Karen Roy and her husband Mike of Grafton; Michael Heffernan and his wife Peggy of Wellesley; loving grandmother of Patrick, Casey, David, Caroline, Elizabeth and Jack Heffernan; Tyler and Bailey Paquette; Kendal and Kyle Roy. Visiting hours will be Saturday, December 1, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM at Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St., SOUTHBOROUGH. A Mass of Christian burial will follow on Saturday afternoon at 1 PM at St. Matthew Church, Highland St., Southborough. Burial is private. Memorial contributions may be sent in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Box 1000 dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148, [email protected]. To leave words of condolence to the family, please visit Morrisfuneralparlor.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 28 to Nov. 29, 2012.

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December 3, 2012

Paula, Sorry to hear of your Mothers passing, sending our sympathy to you, Tom, Tyler, Bailey and your extended family.

Love, Joan & Jack Anastas

Jim Gunning

November 30, 2012

Lee, Mike, All The Heffernans & Extended Family,

My deepest sympathies on the Passing of your Mom. It's very evident that she was a Wonderful Wife, Mother & grandmother!You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Keep her spirit alive by holding all the great memories close to your hearts.Peace and Love to All.

Jim & Trudy Gunning

Mary Clark

November 29, 2012

Dear Paul and family, So very sad to hear of Muriel's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Sharron Tufts

November 29, 2012

Dear Heffernan family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Muriel. Your dear mom was a favorite of mine and I will miss seeing her in the office. I loved talking with her. It is always difficult to lose your mom, no matter what your age.

The Staff of Morris Funeral Home

November 29, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Sally Millar Strout

November 28, 2012

Lee, Ruth and family,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

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