CHESTER: 
Marion E. Heffernan, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Home. She was born in Springfield to the late John J. and Margaret Heffernan. She grew up in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield and later moved to Chester. She was employed as a secretary for many years. Marion was predeceased by her brothers, Maurice Heffernan and John Heffernan. She is survived by her by her nieces Ellen Heffernan with Paul Gibson of Florence, MA and Claire L. Heffernan of England. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 12:30 pm in St. Michael’s Cemetery, State Street, Springfield. The burial will be in St. James section of the cemetery at the end of the main road on the right. Firtionadams.com
