Irene Heffernan of West Roxbury, formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away suddenly on January 30, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late John J. and Mary (Costello) Heffernan. Devoted sister of John Heffernan and his late wife Maureen of Norwood, and Dianne Heffernan of West Roxbury. Wonderful aunt to Joseph Heffernan and his partner Mindy Keyes, Steven Heffernan and his partner Erin Walsh, and Ryan Heffernan all of Norwood. Grand-aunt to Collin Heffernan, Shayne Perry, and Tyler Heffernan. Also survived by the love of her life, Bobby Depauw of Humarock. Dear family and friend of Robin Moore of Walpole. Niece of Kathleen Floyd of Norwood. Irene has many cousins both in the USA and Ireland.
Irene was a highly regarded oncology nurse for 40 years always focusing on her patients, their families, and her colleagues.
Visiting Hours in the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., West Roxbury on Saturday, February 10th from 9am to 11am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Irene may be made to Circle of Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 421 Norwood, MA 02062-0421 or www.norwoodcoh.org.
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