Jane Healy Obituary
She was the mother of Stephen D. Healy of Balston Lake, N.Y., Mary Beth H. Backer of Okatie, S.C., Sally H. Minetti of Wakefield and the late James C. Healy; sister of C. Robert Craddock of Durham, N.C.; grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of 15. Mrs. Healy was very devoted to her family and spent many happy hours with her children and grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 11 a.m. in the Peace Dale Congregational Church, 261 Columbia St., Peace Dale. Visiting hours are Wednesday, March 4, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284-9168. For guest book and condolences, averystortifuneralhome.com.
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April 18, 2015
"Death Be Not Proud...."
Freeman & family, all our love, & profound belated condolences from Barry & Ann & Kent & Marilyn Browning.
March 12, 2015
To the family:
May you find peace from the God of all comfort and that peace that surpasses all understanding grant the strength to cope at this difficult time.
March 6, 2015
Stephen and Family...Sending you condolences and my thoughts for your peace. Jan (Clark) Wright
Carol Healy Glasgow
March 6, 2015
My beloved Grandma and Nana, you will be missed! You and Grandpa started a wonderful family and we are all blessed to have had you in our lives so long. Give my Dad some "Shuga" from us!
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March 5, 2015
I am sorry for your loss, your mother was the nicest person. Stay strong,. All my love Rob Tucker
John Headley
March 4, 2015
Sally
Just to let you know that Doris and I are thinking of you and your dad. Jack
March 4, 2015
Our sincere to all of you on your loss. Jane was a beautiful woman, and we pray she is at peace. Sue & Joe Pouliot
March 3, 2015
Mr. Healy and Stephen, I am in Florida but I was very sorry to hear of Mrs. Healy's passing. I saw you and your wife go by my house daily and we always waved to each other. Another South County stalwart has passed on. Sincerely, Alexis St. Germain Luther
Teresa Cresser
March 3, 2015
So sorry for your loss....
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