Brenda J. Heafey Ball's Obituary
Brenda J. Heafey Ball, 52, of Methuen, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2018 at Lawrence General Hospital. Born on July 9, 1966 to Joseph and the late Doris (Houle) Heafey, of Methuen, Brenda graduated from Haverhill High School. After high school, Brenda attended Northern Essex Community College where she obtained her degree as a registered nurse. Brenda was a kind, caring and compassionate soul, Brenda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. Brenda touched many lives in many different circles, and will be cherished and missed by all.
Brenda is survived by her loving husband, Alan Ball, of Lawrence, her father, Joseph Heafey Sr., and her two children; daughter, Ashley Evans and her son Paul Francis IV. She was the proud grandmother to five grandchildren. Brenda is also survived by her cherished siblings; her brother, Robert LaRoche and his wife Cindy, her brother Ronald LaRoche and his wife Peggy, her brother Joseph Heafey and his wife Cindy, and her sister Cheryl Carpenetti and her husband Mike. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her mother Doris, Brenda was preceded in death by her son Joseph Paul Francis.
Visitation for Brenda will be held on Monday, October 29, 2018 from 2 – 3:30 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence Street, Methuen. A funeral service will begin at 3:30 following the conclusion of calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Brenda’s memory to a charity of your own choosing. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is proud to serve the Heafey and Ball families.
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