Anita R. Heino

Anita R. Heino 1949-2013 SPRINGFIELD - On January 3, 2013, Anita R. Heino passed away at home with her family and her dog "Beezer" by her side. She moved to Springfield in 1997 to make a new life with her great love, Robert B. Puzzo. She became one of the cornerstones of his life. Anita was devoted to the care and support of her family. This was crystallized in her love and care for her granddaughters Lydia & Leah. She treasured every moment with her grand-daughters and she reveled in the trust she was bestowed with. Both will always be remembered as being a very special part of Anita's life. She was raised in Arlington, Mass, and moved to Watertown where she raised her family. She attended Northeastern University and eventually worked there for 12 years as part of the Law School. Her courage and resilience witnessed her being one of the first patients at Mass. Gen'l Hospital to receive Deep Brain Stimulators to successfully treat Parkinson's disease. Anita touched many lives in special ways. Her sincerity and honesty always connected and she always lived in the present. She was a lover of all things Christmas, a temptress of hummingbirds, and a person of boundless courage and endless friendships. She was a committed friend, companion and mother. Anita loved many and was equally loved in return. She cherished all animals and had a particular fondness for strays, three of which she adopted at one time. She made us aware that time passes quickly and life is ever so precious. She leaves her mother, Angelina Heino of Arlington. Her daughters, Holly Collins of Arlington and Heather Collins of Natick Mass. She also leaves two sons, Thomas, his wife Shannon, of Springfield MA, David and Collen Collins and her granddaughter Emma of Holbrook, Mass. She leaves two beloved sisters: Andrea Campbell, her husband Bob and nephews, Colin and Cameron, Arlana -Heino & her husband Richard Roman, her nephew Tim Clinton and niece Tress Clinton. She leaves a host of beloved cousins and will be greatly missed at their annual parties. Memorial contributions in Anita's memory may be made to Dakin Animal hospital, Union St., of Spfld, MA. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 is assisting the family. For full details please visit www.nefcc.net

Anita R. Heino

May 23, 1949 - January 3, 2013