Heather K. Wiley Obituary in Rockland at Magoun-Biggins

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Heather K. Wiley

02/21/1982 - 02/04/2017

Obituary For Heather K. Wiley

Heather K. Wiley, 34 of Rockland died on February 4, 2017. She was born in Boston daughter of Judy A. Wiley and the late Frank A. Wiley and was raised and educated in Kingston and Rockland. She was a graduate of Rockland High School. Heather had previously been employed as an associate at Dunkin Donuts in Quincy.

She had tirelessly worked to overcome her personal struggles and was proud of her 4 Â½ years of sobriety. Heather was a caregiver to many of her friends who were fighting the same battle and she had aspired to one day serve as a counsellor to others afflicted by addiction.

In addition to her mother Judy and her companion Dennis Lemieux of Kingston she is survived by her son Sean M. McGovern of Quincy, her grandmother Mary Keegan of Rockland and her siblings Frank Wiley of Kingston, Thomas Wiley of Peabody, Danielle Lemieux of Kingston, Alicia Caira of Brockton and Tania Keating of Weymouth. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

The family welcomes friends and relatives to celebrate her life on Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street Rockland from 5:00-8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 9:00 AM at Holy Family Church. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery in Rockland. Donations in her memory may be made to a fund that has been set up for her son at www.youcaring.com/seanmcgovern-752260.

Services

10 Feb

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »

11 Feb

Mass of Christian Burial

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »

11 Feb

Interment

10:30 AM

Holy Family Cemetery 92 Centre Ave Rockland, MA Get Directions »

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05/25/2021

Lorraine Burgio

Judy, Please accept my heartfelt prayers. No mother should have to endure the loss of her child. There are few words of comfort to help except the hope that you will at some point be able to remember Heather smiling, happy, and lovingly embracing Sean.
05/25/2021

Pamela Jones

Belated 1-Year Anniversary Judy & Family Gosh It Doesn't seem its been a Year already:( I can Just Imagine how each Day for you Has Been Excruciatingly Painful at Heather's Passing.Sending Thoughts & Prayer's ,Love & Light for all of You<3
05/25/2021

p. gilbrook

so sorry for your loss....another grieving mother
05/25/2021

steven jaynes

Heather i am sorry to hear tje news your a great friend and the memorries will last forever rest in peace.
05/25/2021

Debbie Durgin

Heather biess u sweet girl RIP you are an angel watching over us all.
05/25/2021

So sorry to the family such a sweet beaitiful girl. All my prayers to you.
05/25/2021

Debbie Durgin

Heather RIP sweet girl you are an angel in heaven now bless u.
05/25/2021

Glenda Maloney-Head

I didn't know Heather but I did know her Mom. Judy my heart hurts for you and your family. The obituary really was written well about addiction. We are losing a whole generation of 80 's babies. Very sad. Rest in peace Heather. The struggle is over. Your in Gods arms now. Love Glenda
05/25/2021

Eula

Judy, Sean and entire family, So sorry to read about the passing of Heather. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time. Know that your pain does not go unnoticed, God is aware and he cares about you. As you pray remember Psalm 10:17 tells us that when we pray, God listens.
05/25/2021

Paul & Helen Murphy

Mary and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with at this difficult time.
05/25/2021

Harry Burgess

I am sorry for your loss.
05/25/2021

Pamela Jones

Judy & Auntie Mary &uncle Michael, Mrs Keegan & brothers & sisters &Son & Cousins... My Deepest Condolences on The sudden Passing Of your Beautiful Heather, My Heart is Broken for you All:( Sending all My Love,Hugs & Prayers for you all right now.Please Keep the Faith... Heather is in God's Loving Arms safe & Sound & at Peace.. all your Loved ones in Heaven where there to Greet her<3 <3 <3 Amen
05/25/2021

Donna McIntyre-Cummings

Judy & entire family..........Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss of Heather. Judy and I were pregnant up at St. Margaret's Hospital in Dorchester, she with Heather and I with Joseph 2/15/82. I know exactly what this loss feels like as my boy has been gone for 6yrs now. Rest in Peace Heather.
05/25/2021

Chubby & Betty Ann Madden

Our sincere condolences to the family.
05/25/2021

Edward Donofrio

Dear Mary & Family, Please accept our heartfelt sympathies at this most difficult time. Although we are unable to attend the services, we hope you know our thoughts and prayers are with all you. Sincerely, Eddie Donofrio & Donna
05/25/2021

Tom Morrison

Like you I also lost my daughter, NOTHING I say will HELP !!!! Therefor like most parents I can only say SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS !!!! signed a lost father Tom Morrison
05/25/2021

Rob Silva

Heather we've known each other for a long time and I'm glad we crossed paths again while in recovery not only were an inspiration toamy woman but also many men like myself thank you for the good memories...Much love..
05/25/2021

Jabet Cann

Heather was such fun growing up with my girls. I am so sad
05/25/2021

Nancy Tarentino

So sad for your loss. Peace to the family.
05/25/2021

jean hersey

my thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of heather may she rest in peace in the arms of the angels!
05/25/2021

Tracy Belanger

Sending positive thoughts and prayers to Sean and family and friends! I am so sorry for your loss! My heart is broken! RIP Heather!