Maureen B. Heffner, 82, of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Hospice House Woodside in Pinellas Park.
She was born in Bronx, NY and lived in Queens, NY for a few years before settling in Mineola, NY where she raised her family for the next 32 years. Maureen retired to Palm Harbor in 1990 where she became a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church. She was also a member of New Horizons. Maureen was a homemaker and a volunteer for Ruth Eckerd Hall & the City of Dunedin Events department. She was awarded the Volunteer of the Year in 2004. She was also a member of Shapes Fitness and participated in the H2O exercise programs. She enjoyed hunting for bargains and shopping at flea markets. She also enjoyed the Christmas holiday.
Maureen was preceded in death by her husband, Frank & her son, Frank. Survivors include her two daughters, Terri (Bob) Murray of Largo, FL and Maureen (Gerard) Froehling of Williston Park, NY; four grandchildren, Sean (Diane) Murray, Brian (Allison) Murray, Briana Froehling & Chelsie Froehling & a great-granddaughter, Emily Murray.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Monday, June 24, 2013 at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church (US 19 and Alderman Rd.) with Father Paul Kochu. Interment will be private at Bay Pines National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent in Maureen’s memory to Hospice House Woodside, 6770 102nd Avenue No., Pinellas Park, FL 33782.
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Maureen will be missed by her friends of the
New Horizans.
I pray God will embrace her in His arms and welcome her home.
SO MANY HAPPY FAMILY AND HOLIDAY MEMORIES WHICH I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER AND SUCH AN EASY PERSON TO TALK TO. GOD BLESS HER AND HER FAMILY.
Mrs. Hefner will be missed by all. I know her since I’m 8 years old. She was a very caring person. She will always be in our hearts and prayers.
Maureen always had a wonderful smile and so much fun to be around. I will never forget my trip to NY in the 70’s–she made me feel like family, and always treated me like one of her kids. Thanks for sharing your love and we will all miss you greatly. Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.
I always thought Maureen was a terrific person and a lot of fun, and I liked her
very much. We knew each other through New Horizons, and I shall miss her.
We ushered together, we played cards one a month
these past 8 years. Your laughter and friendship
will be missed.
I and many others in our pool Shapes classes will miss you. It was enjoyable to chat and laugh with you and you made the time in the water Fun! God bless. You are in our prayers.
Maureen was the first person to befriend me when I moved to Florida. She made me feel welcomed. I am blessed to have known her. Maureen told me how she and Frank loved to dance. I know they are dancing again with each other.