Mildred Heywood, 101 of Hanover died on April 19, 2014 at the Norwell Knoll Nursing Home. She was born in Malden in 1912. Her family settled in Quincy where she was raised and educated. Mildred later moved to Hanover, where she has lived since 1945. Mrs. Heywood was a very active Hanover resident where she was a member of the Council on Aging. She was also an active member of the First Congregational Church in Hanover, where she was a member of "The Middlers Group." She was also a Campfire Girl leader, and an avid Red Sox fan. Mrs. Heywood was an employee at the former Gem Department Store in Hingham. Mildred was the wife of the late Robert P. Heywood Sr. She is survived by her children, Ruth M. Miller and Partner David Smart of FL, Robert P Heywood Jr. and his wife Karin of Hanover, and Peter C. Heywood and his wife Alice of Hanover. Twin Sister of the late Charles Moreton, and sister of the late Marian Young. Very proud grandmother of 9,Great grandmother of 9 and great great grandmother to 3. Mildreds's Family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate her life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. ROCKLAND on Thursday, April 24th from 5:00-8:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at The First Congregational Church of Hanover, 515 Hanover St, Hanover MA 02339 on Friday April 25th at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Hanover Center Cemetery. Donations may be made to The Jimmy Fund the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284-9168.