Grace Heagney, 88, died peacefully March 22 at Bethel Health Care, with her loving family by her side. She was born April 3, 1927, in Bridgeport, and was a daughter of the late Mary (Fekete) and Stephen Urban.

Her beloved daughter Mary Beth Collier, and husband Bob, of Newtown; five grandchildren: James, Caitlin Romelli, and her husband Keith, Kelly, Moira, and Connor; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews survive Mrs Heagney. Her husband, William T. Heagney, and siblings Bela Urban, Ernest Urban, and Irene Roach predeceased her.

Mrs Heagney lived most of her life in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, where she worked for more than 30 years at Bullard Manufacturing Company, forming many lifelong friendships.

Her grandchildren will always remember "Little Pom's" sense of humor, smile that lit up her whole face, and many wonderful overnights at her house in Black Rock. She truly enjoyed spending time with family and had a way of making everyone feel special and loved.

The family would like to especially acknowledge and thank granddaughter Moira for her compassionate care and constant presence during Mrs Heagney's last week of life. They are forever grateful.

Calling hours will be Monday, March 28, from 5 to 8 pm, at the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St Rose of Lima Church, 48 Church Hill Road, Newtown, Tuesday, March 29, at 11 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dorothy Day Hospitality House, PO Box 922, Danbury CT 06813.