Heather N. Maglione

Heather N. Maglione, 35, of Hudson, MA, passed on Saturday, June 29, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Michael Maglione of Bar Nunn, WY, and Joanne Rogan of Sterling, MA, step-daughter of James Rogan of Sterling, MA, and step-daughter of Linda Maglione of Bar Nunn, WY. Heather was born on December 17, 1988, in Concord, MA. She was raised in Hudson, MA.

Heather worked for 15 years becoming “The Face of KinderCare”, Marlboro, MA, in many capacities including: Center Cook, Health & Safety Coordinator, Infant Support, Co-teacher, Trainer of new administration regarding state regulations and Kindercare policies, Roll Call, CSRs, Updater regarding Federal Food Program. Every child, parent and co-worker knew her well and loved her very much. They were her second family.

Heather is survived by her mother, Joanne Rogan and her husband/Heather’s stepfather, James Rogan, her father, Michael Maglione and his wife, her stepmother, Linda, her brother, Michael Maglione, his wife Monica and their 2 children Penelope and Miles, her sister, Jennifer Maglione, her fiance, Jacob Marshall, her nieces Natalie and Lillian Marshall, her God son, Michael Franco, her devoted boyfriend, Jonathan Rollins, and her many loving friends. She is predeceased by her maternal grandmother, Dorothy Rose Way, her maternal grandfather, Joseph Bradley Way, her paternal grandmother, Mary Maglione, her paternal grandfather, Michael Maglione, her maternal aunt, Susan Campbell.

Heather enjoyed visiting and laughing with family and friends both near and far, talking endlessly to those she loved, easily picking up leisure activities such as knitting or sewing with her Mom, painting, doing word puzzles, listening to her favorite music, watching her favorite television programs such as Seinfeld, watching her favorite movies, particularly Titanic and Disney movies, enjoying memorabilia, especially anything Disney or Titanic, reminiscing about good times, doing arts and crafts with her sister, nieces, and mother, buying and giving “the best” gifts for family members and friends, tinkering with just about anything and grasping it quickly, preparing her favorite foods, watching phases of the moon, connecting with children and co-workers at KinderCare, her second home.

Heather enjoyed vacationing in Wells, Maine, with her mother, sister Jen, and nieces, Natalie and Lillie. She also delighted in vacationing with her boyfriend, Jon, in the White Mountains of NH. She found immense pleasure when she visited with her brother, Michael and his family in California, and her father and his wife in Wyoming. She also vacationed at Cape Cod, MA.

Heather’s boyfriend of three years, who she loved with all of her heart, shared these words in a note to Heather early in their relationship: “Good Morning. Thank you for the bracelet. Later when you get home I will have hugs and kisses for you, as always. Meow Man” ~ Jonathan Rollins

Heather has enjoyed and loved her life-long friends who would like to include a few heart-felt words:

To be loved by Heather was one of life’s greatest gifts. She had the ability to change sorrow into laughter, no matter the circumstance. ‘Her absence is like the sky, spread all over.” C.S. Lewis ~ Jacqueline Bouvier

Heather, my cousin and best friend, and myself grew up together; spending summers in the pool, going on adventures, playing dress-up, and talking about boys. We were born two days apart, but I always looked to Heather for what was cool or in style! We were always laughing or joking, and we both had a temper, so it was always interesting! I will miss her laugh, her free spirit, and her big heart!! ~ Alexandra Johnson

Heather knew how to turn any moment into an adventure; her imagination and creativity filled our lives with laughter, wonderment, and usually a clever jingle. “Giddy up.’ ~ Amanda (Lambert) Spann

Whenever I think of Heather, I get immediate feelings of nostalgia. I cherish the innocent memories of our childhood together, watching Disney movies and musicals, and choreographing dances in our My Size Bride Barbie dresses. Even as we grew, she remained young at heart, and I’ll forever miss her free spirit. ~ Emily (Lyons) Smith

It is hard to condense what Heather meant to me in a few sentences because I can never have enough wonderful things to say about her. When we first met at a party, Heather, a stranger at the time, stood up for me when bullies made me their target. Our lives intertwined again when we found ourselves co-teaching a classroom together at Post Road KinderCare, in Marlboro. We became fast friends and she taught me a lot. She was Beautiful, Smart, Kind, Thoughtful, Gentle and possessed a comedic wit that was unparalleled. Not only will I miss her as a co-worker, but even more so as my very good friend. She is already tremendously missed. ~ Marshall Schofield

Please join us to share our love for Heather at her “Celebration of Life” at Wood Park in Hudson on Saturday, July 20, 2024, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., immediately followed by a “Lunch Gathering” at the Portuguese Club, in the Main Building on the 2nd Floor, 13 Port Street, Hudson, MA.

Ample parking is available at the Hudson Portuguese Club which is a 6 minute walk to Wood Park. Follow the dirt Road behind the Portuguese Club Pavillion, along a small section of the Assabet River and over the Wood Park Bridge. Minimal parking is also available at Wood Park.

DRESS: Garden Casual & Colorful ~ Heatheresque

OPTIONAL: Bring your own folding chair.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

10:30 Greetings

10:55 Song

11:00 Sharing of Memories

11:45 Sing-Along: “Sweet Heatherbee”

11:55 Walk or drive to Portuguese Club

12:00 Lunch Gathering*

*Lunch Gathering lovingly provided by Jacqueline Bouvier, Christine Santos, Tanya Braga, Tina Braga, Elia Braga

 **In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Heather’s memory to: 

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Donate Here

Abby’s House (Abby Kelley Foster House, Inc.) Donate Here