Obituary for Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Farrell) Hefternan

Elizabeth A. (Farrell) Hefernan

April 5, 1932-9 May 2025

“Best hugs ever!”

Elizabeth “Betty” Heftfernan, many years of residents of Needham, MA, died on Friday, May 9, 2025, at home in Sherborn, MA, surrounded by her family.

She died of her 67 -year -old husband Michael a Heftfernan Sr. and her daughter Sheila M. McDonough.

She is survived by her children: Kathleen E. Hefernan from Worcester, Ma; Roy E. Hefernan and his wife Clare (Halvey) from Cataumet, Ma; Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Hefernan and her husband John Thomson von Natick, Ma; Michael A. Heftfernan Jr. and his wife Karin (Bloom) from Sutton Mills, NH; Teresa L Tocci-Brignolo from Norton, Ma; Stephen E. Hefernan and his partner Patricia Murphy from Plymouth, Ma; and Brian W. Heftfernan and his wife Nancy (Bellomo) from Westborough, Ma.

She is “grandma” or “Babette” for Kelly, Matthew, Anna, Elise, Samantha, Luke, Jana, Shamus, Lindy, Geneva, Adam, Jeffrey, Kayla, Austin, Julia, Michael, Bridget and Kate. Great -grandmother to Riley, Gavin, Nathan, Devin, John, Lzabella, Carter, Caroline, Jack, Ben, Drew, Emma, ​​Anora, Avett, Grayson, James and Counting …

Betty was one of seven children in Glen Ridge NJ on April 5, 1932 as the son of Dr. Edward S. Farrell and Helen (Lynch) born Farrell. She is survived by her sister Sheila Hailer and her husband Donald Hailer by Pompon Plains, NJ. She died by her siblings Joan Feeney, Ellen Mulllin, Edward Farrell, Richard Farrell and Linda Fahey.

Betty spent her high school years to live and work at Mount St. Dominic Academy in Caldwell, New Jersey. She awarded her uni -basketball team excellently. Then St. Joseph Nursing School graduated in nursing. She loved taking care of patients and visiting. It served her well to educate her 8 sporty children.

It was love at first glance when Mike Betty scored in Falmouth at the age of 16. A real beauty, he had directed his eyes to marry her again. They made honeymoon in Bermuda, the first of many trips there. A statue of honor was donated to her 50th anniversary with all her children and grandchildren in the gardens of the Bermuda Aquarium, the Museum and the Zoo. She found strength through her relationship with mother Mary and often turned to her to get guided tours. As a pious Catholic and member of the St. Joseph’s Parish, she was with her lovingly produced chocolate biscuits, which led the blood cross bleeding and an active member of the Ladies Guild. Everyone loved to see Betty in the city, play tennis in the pool and in the Racquet Club, and at the many events that Mike and Betty organized. Betty’s biggest gift to family, friends and community may have been their warm hugs … unforgettable to everyone the luck of getting one.

Many thanks to the special supervisors, Betty and the Good Shepherd Palliative Care and Hospice Team.

Ice was her favorite, so I have a ball or a cone or donation for your favorite charity organization in your memory.

The visiting times will take place on Wednesday, May 21, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Avenue, Needham. On Thursday, May 22nd, at 10 a.m., St. Joseph Church, 1360 Highland Avenue, Needham, in the St. Joseph Church, 1360 Highland Avenue. The funeral is private.

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