1921
2017
Beatrice (Bucks) Heller died suddenly on Monday, May 15, 2017 at the age of 95 in Manchester, NH. Bea was born in Winthrop, MA, the youngest of 3 children. She worked in her mother's woman's apparel shop. She married Samuel Heller in 1952 and moved to Claremont, NH where she raised their 3 children, was active in the community, and assisted at the family business, the David Heller Company men's clothing store.
Upon their retirement, Bea and Sam moved to Aventura, FL and enjoyed their time together with family and friends there and in their beloved NH during the summers. Bea moved to Boynton Beach, FL after the death of Sam in 1998. To be closer to her children & grandchildren , Bea returned to NH and has resided at Bedford Falls Assisted Living in Bedford since November, 2014.
Bea leaves 3 children: Janice Manzi and her late husband Phil of Methuen, MA, Dr. David R. Heller and his wife Colleen of Portsmouth, NH, and Karen Heller and her husband Richard Nault of Manchester, NH. She leaves 5 grandchildren (Lisa, Jodi, Benjamin, Rachel, & Allie) and 1 great grandchild (Gabrielle).
The family would like to thank the staff of Bedford Falls for their loving care of Bea.
Funeral services were held at the McHugh Funeral Home, 283 Hanover Street, Manchester NH at 11 AM on Monday, May 22nd. Calling hours were from 10-11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Samuel E Heller Memorial Family Scholarship, Stevens High School Alumni Association, 24 Opera House Square, Box 29, Claremont, NH 03743.
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Sponsored by McHugh Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
6 Entries
June 17, 2017
Holly Auger
George and I are so sorry for your of your Mother, I really enjoy talking with her at Bedford Falls she was a wonderful woman. She will be miss very much. Holly who take care of George Angelopoulos.
May 22, 2017
CRAIG MESSER
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS YOUR MOM WAS A WONDERFULL LADY
May 18, 2017
Donna - Dining Manager
I had the pleasure of knowing Bea .
Her Beauty and personality shined each day. She always had a smile, a kind word ,Great dance moves, and loved life and adored her family !! She will be deeply missed by all. Bedford falls will not be the same without you Bea. We love you !!
May 18, 2017
Alice Sheridan
Bea is one of those wonderful residents that I'll never forget. She was always smiling, thoughtful, fun-loving and was nice to everyone. Bea was adored by residents and staff. My heart goes out to her family and I hope the beautiful memories are some sort of consolation to them.
May 17, 2017
Pauline Gagnon
To the entire Heller Family,
My deepest sympathies to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
May 17, 2017
The Staff of McHugh Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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