Joseph L. Heffernan, of Plymouth, formerly of Osterville, passed away peacefully on May 24. He was the loving husband of Lorraine A. (Taylor) Heffernan for 57 years.
Born in Boston, he was the son of John F. and Ella (McDonough) Heffernan. He was predeceased by his two brothers John F. Heffernan and Thomas J. Heffernan.
Joe grew up in the Wollaston section of Quincy and graduated from North Quincy High School. He began his career at Boston Gas Company at a young age and put himself through night school, earning his degree from Northeastern University. He retired from Boston Gas in 1995 after 37 years of service.
Joe and Lorraine loved to spend time with their grandsons at Dowses Beach on Cape Cod. Joe was also an avid fan of baseball and golf. After retirement they split their time between their homes n Osterville, MA and Sarasota, FL.
In recent years Joe became a dedicated volunteer at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth and Beacon Hospice of Plymouth. He was a selfless and compassionate caregiver to his family, friends, and anyone in need.
He is survived by his two daughters, Jeanne Sumption and husband Al of Randolph, and Joyce Lyne and husband Dan of Plymouth, along with his four grandsons: Nicholas Lyne and wife McKenna of Charlotte, N.C., Brian Sumption of Randolph, Matthew Lyne of Plymouth, and Casey Sumption of Randolph. He also is survived by his extended family.
Joe survived through his network of friends over the years, those who helped him take care of Lorraine, the people he worked with at both the hospital and hospice, and all of those from the parish he belonged to.
Services will be held Friday, June 6, at Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home, 619 State Road, Plymouth, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., with a funeral Mass to follow at St. Bonaventure Parish at 11 a.m.
Burial will take place at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Pine Street, Centerville, immediately following Mass.
Contributions in Joe’s memory may be made to Beacon Hospice, 32 Resnick Road, Suite 3, Plymouth, MA, 02360.