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Robert Heard Obituary

Robert W. Heard, 89, of Bethlehem Township passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016, in his residence. His wife of 56 years, Mary Louise (Hartman) Heard died in 2007.Born in Boston, Mass., he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Margaret (Beatty) Heard. A U.S. Navy veteran, Robert was a civil engineer for Texaco before retiring.An avid outdoors man, he enjoyed sailing, gardening, and sports, as well as reading, music, and time with family. Survivors: Sons, Robert, Jr. of Tucson, AZ, Andrew and wife Karen of Phoenix, AZ,; daughters, Margaret and husband J. Donald Catanese of Yardley, PA, Anne Marie of Sacramento, CA, Susan of Bethlehem Twp., and Cynthia of Philadelphia,; sisters, Lucy Porter of Merced, CA and Rhoda Perry of Mitchellville, MD, 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m., Monday, January 2, in the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden Street, Bethlehem. Call noon - 2 p.m. Contributions: May be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Disease, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY, 10163, or charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.pearsonfh.com

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Published by Morning Call on Dec. 30, 2016.

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Nancy/Nina Morzenti

February 3, 2017

Since I was a child mother, Beatrice Folsom Simpson, spoke of Mary, the oldest and Rhoda, the youngest of the 7 siblings. Hired in 1932 to care for Rhoda and Robert she and Mary became lifelong friends. I was able to keep mother and Mary in touch by phone/email. I shared the passings of Russ Moerschell,David and John with mother and Mary before their own passing in 2004 and 2008. With the passings of Mary, Nathaniel and Ernest Perry I am reminded of the remarkable Heard family and why Mother loved them all. Their strengths and interests will be carried on with admiration by their descendants. I share the sadness of their absence with each one who survives with their influence. May you all find comfort in knowing that many share your grief. Nancy Seminatore Morzenti

George Garneau

January 3, 2017

Our heartfelt sympathies to the Heard family in their time of loss. Farewell to another member of a truly remarkable generation, one to whom we all owe so much.

George Garneau
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Susan

January 2, 2017

Sending thoughts and prayers to the Heard family.

Christina Heard-sargo

December 31, 2016

We will miss your "ventures" with your Dad, to wareham each year...he was such a wonderful man with a love of life. Your family was lucky to have him with you for so long. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. We will miss you Uncle Robert.
Love, Christina (Heard) Sargo

Steve Ryan

December 30, 2016

Susan and family...sympathy for your loss.

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