Heidi L. Correia

Heidi Lee (Medeiros) Correia, 54, of Mattapoisett passed from this world on July 11, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of William "Billy" Medeiros and Bonnie (Chace) Medeiros.
Heidi was a graduate of New Bedford High School and went on to earn an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. She served as both a teacher and director at childcare centers in Boston and later had a career in corporate training. She lived abroad in Germany for several years before returning to Mattapoisett, where she raised her family and worked for MattSail - the Mattapoisett Community Sailing Association - blending her love of the ocean with her commitment to the community. Heidi was proud to have helped start the Old Rochester HS varsity sail team.
The ocean was a tremendous part of Heidi's life. She spent every summer of her life at her family cottage on the beach at Angelica Point in Mattapoisett. She loved swimming, sailing, boating and - especially - quahoging. She could dig a bucket of quahogs in record time and was renowned for her delicious quahog chowder and zuppa dishes. She loved a beach party and could throw together a buffet and a bonfire at a moment's notice. She was also an excellent listener - she was a sponsor, a source of support and a steady friend to countless people over the years and found great purpose in doing so.
The greatest accomplishment of Heidi's life was, by far, her children. Above all else, she loved being a mother and the success and achievements of her children were an enormous source of pride for her. She poured her heart into their lives-cheering the loudest at games, nurturing their dreams, and reminding them every day that they were deeply loved and capable of anything.
She is survived by her parents and her beloved children; a son, William and a daughter, Ellie, her spoiled dog, Milo, and her former husband, Craig Correia, all of Mattapoisett, as well as many, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who adored her.
Heidi and her family would like to thank Erin Knowles, her lifelong best friend and cousin who supported her during her battle. Thank you also to Erica, the nurses and the aides with Community Nurse.
Heidi's heroic battle with aggressive colon cancer was an inspiration to everyone who knew her, and her will to live in the face of overwhelming odds was awesome to witness. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the ORR High School sailing program via MattSail, P.O. Box 947,
Mattapoisett, MA 02739, or to Community Nurse Home Care, 62 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719.
Her Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, July 15th from 4-8 PM. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.