Lyla May Heffernan
  • Memorial donations may be made to the ACDK Hope Foundation, 19 Rangeway Road, Billerica, MA 01862.

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“Dear Michelle, Pj, & family, You do not know me, but my daughter did cheerleading with you many years ago. You have been on my mind since I heard...Read More »
1 of 100 | Posted by: Debbie Boudrot - Waltham, MA

“Michele, I am deeply saddened by your loss. We are praying for you and your husband. The Scola Family ”
2 of 100 | Posted by: Rick Scola - South Windsor, CT

“Dear PJ and family, We were deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your wonderful daughter. Even though words cannot even begin to express...Read More »
3 of 100 | Posted by: Jordi Font

“Hi PJ Michelle and Marsha . I am so sorry for your loss. My sister Annie McCarty Morrison informed us today about lyla Mae and we have said a...Read More »
4 of 100 | Posted by: Matk and Ellen Hazel - NC

“Lyla, not a day goes by that I do not think of you and cry. I have never experienced such a loss like this, and this is definitely the most...Read More »
5 of 100 | Posted by: Kristi Heffernan - Wilmington, MA

“Dear Michelle, P.J. and extended families, We send our heartfelt sympathy in the unexpected loss of your precious baby girl, Lyla. May your little...Read More »
6 of 100 | Posted by: Ann and John Morrison - Sandwich, MA

“PJ and Michelle, I have no word to say how sorry I am for your loss. I just want you to know that I'm thinking of you... All my feelings are...Read More »
7 of 100 | Posted by: Sabrina Barbaglio - Milan

“In such bad situation there are no words. I think at you both and you are in my heart. Cristina Bocedi from Italy ”
8 of 100 | Posted by: cristina bocedi - Milan

“So sorry to hear about Lyla May. ”
9 of 100 | Posted by: The Nieves and Caruso Families - MA

“My condolences on the loss of your beautiful baby girl. ”
10 of 100 | Posted by: Jo-Ann Almaraz - Andover, MA

“Although I did not know Lyla, My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this very difficult time. God Bless.bTiE ”
11 of 100 | Posted by: Kelly Mac Neill Russo - waltham, MA

“My family and I are very sorry about your loss, although we do not know lyla or her family we send many prayers your way. R.I.P. ”
12 of 100 | Posted by: laura gianopoulos - newton, MA

“Thinking of you all. Although I never met you, my heart aches for you. The image of Lyla's beautiful little face keeps going thru my mind and I just...Read More »
13 of 100 | Posted by: Cheryl S - Waltham, MA

“Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. ”
14 of 100 | Posted by: Erin and Dimitri Karamoutsos - MA

“PJ, Michelle and Family, words fail me, I am heartbroken for you, please know you and Lyla are in my thoughts and prayers now and always. Love,...Read More »
15 of 100 | Posted by: Linda Haag - Highland Mills, NY

“My caring thoughts and prayers of strength to you all. ”
16 of 100 | Posted by: Carol

“Dear PJ and Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss of Precious Lyla May , you are in my thoughts and prayers, and as Always PJ ,you are in my...Read More »
17 of 100 | Posted by: Doreen Reardon Crandall - Pelham, NH

“I am so very sorry for your lost.When someone you love becomes a memory, memories of her stay with us. We never lose the people we love, even in...Read More »
18 of 100 | Posted by: Michael Harvey - Greenacres, FL

“Dear PJ and Michelle, I am really so proud of you PJ, you were so brave to stand on the church to say those beautifull words about you little...Read More »
19 of 100 | Posted by: Leidy Zapata - Lowell, MA

“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family Michelle during this extremely difficult time. I pray to God to continue to give you...Read More »
20 of 100 | Posted by: Corie (Doucette) Keicher - NH

“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family Michelle during this extremely difficult time. I pray to God to continue to give you...Read More »
21 of 100 | Posted by: Corie (Doucette) Keicher - NH

“I do not know the family, but I keep seeing Lyla's name on Facebook and my heart is simply broken hearing this. What a beautiful baby girl she was; I...Read More »
22 of 100 | Posted by: Sue - lowell, MA

“To Michelle and Family, My heart is broken for you all. What a special little girl you had who touched so many by just seeing her smiles in all of...Read More »
23 of 100 | Posted by: Rebecca Landry Gabryjelski - MA

“To the Heffernan & McInnis Family, We are so deeply saddened to learn of the loss of your sweet baby Lyla May. Although we did not have the honor...Read More »
24 of 100 | Posted by: Shaun & Cara Caissie - Waltham , MA

“I may not have known Lyla or her family but this saddens my heart and I am SO very sorry for the loss of this sweet baby girl. May you find strength...Read More »
25 of 100 | Posted by: Christine Z. - Marlborough, MA

“Dear Paul ( PJ) and Michelle, Jim and I ( Marge) are brokenhearted for your loss. We will always remember. Lyla's beautiful smile when we...Read More »
26 of 100 | Posted by: Mr. and Mrs. James Marot - MA

“She was such a beautiful little girl. I am so sorry for your loss. Kerri ”
27 of 100 | Posted by: Kerri Frizzi - Lynnfield, MA

“Dear Michelle and P.J. I am truly sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. My heart breaks for you. I know there are no words that will...Read More »
28 of 100 | Posted by: Jennifer - Harriman, TN

“PJ & Michelle - little angel Lyla will watch over you always. Our deepest condolences. ”
29 of 100 | Posted by: Nancy, John & Jaden Teves - MA

“Dear Michelle, PJ and family, There are no words to express our sorrow We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful child. She brought you all...Read More »
30 of 100 | Posted by: Rick and Nancy Cardillo - Waltham, MA

“Dear Michelle,PJ and Marcia, Words can never express how my heart aches for you and your whole family. What a beautiful photographic tribute to God...Read More »
31 of 100 | Posted by: Carol Ryan - Boxford, MA - friend

“You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Lyla touched many with her angelic face and contagious smile. She will always be remembered in our hearts....Read More »
32 of 100 | Posted by: Liz Doug Will and Jack Ferraro - MA

“Michelle, PJ, and Family, I cannot begin to imagine the heartache and pain you all are experiencing from Lyla's sudden passing. I hope you find...Read More »
33 of 100 | Posted by: Keith Propert - Lowell, MA

“To the family and friends of little Lyla Although I do not know any of you, as a mother myself, when I learned of the loss of your baby girl, I...Read More »
34 of 100 | Posted by: Cheryl S - waltham, MA

“PJ & Michelle My prayers and thoughts are with you both during this very difficult time. (((((((Hugs)))))) ”
35 of 100 | Posted by: Melissa (Connell) Dion - pelham , NH

“Dear Michelle,PJ, and Proud Grandma Marsha, Such unimaginable and devastating news to hear. I know the love and joy little miss Lyla brought to...Read More »
36 of 100 | Posted by: Robert Smith - Andover, MA

“Michelle & PJ, Our hearts are shattered for you and the entire MacInnis and Heffernan families. As you grieve please know that you are in our...Read More »
37 of 100 | Posted by: The Steede Family - Waltham, MA

“Dear PJ, Michelle and families, Words cannot begin to express the deep sadness we feel for you over the loss of your precious baby girl, Lyla....Read More »
38 of 100 | Posted by: John and Donna Lacey - Lowell, MA

“PJ & Michelle, I am so deeply saddened at the loss of your baby. My heart aches for you and your families. I cannot express the sorrow I feel. ”
39 of 100 | Posted by: Barbara Beecy - Billerica, MA

“PJ and Michelle, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. No one can understand what you two are going through right now. All I can do is offer you my...Read More »
40 of 100 | Posted by: Lorry Gregoire - Litchfield, NH

“PJ and Michelle - We have been left speechless since hearing about beautiful Lyla. Please know that we love you both and our thoughts are with you. ”
41 of 100 | Posted by: Paul & Gayle Nigro - Haverhill, MA

“Hi Michelle, I am deeply saddened by the loss of your daughter. When you become a mom/parent your whole world changes. I have shed many tears...Read More »
42 of 100 | Posted by: Nicole Boudreau - Waltham, MA

“Michelle and PJ I am profoundly sorry about the loss of your beautiful little daughter Lyla. My heart goes out to you. You are in my thoughts and...Read More »
43 of 100 | Posted by: Karen Thomas - Cambridge, MA

“Hello PJ I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter, I cannot imagine what you and your wife (and family) are going through....Read More »
44 of 100 | Posted by: Patti Egan - Stoneham , MA

“Lyla May is in God's Arms smiling ”
45 of 100 | Posted by: kathi Enering - West Milford, NJ

“Michelle, Pj, Aunt Mary and Uncle To Tommy: Words can not express how deeply sadden we are for you guys. No one should ever have to go through...Read More »
46 of 100 | Posted by: Craig, Josie, and Morghan McLendon - VA

“I never met you personally, but i know whom you are... and i can only imagine the pain your family must be enduring right now... there are no words...Read More »
47 of 100 | Posted by: Dahyanna Sotolongo - Miami, FL

“Hola "PJ", no nos conocemos pero recibe en mi nombre y en unión de mi familia de todo corazon nuestro apoyo y sentidas condolencias por la...Read More »
48 of 100 | Posted by: OMAR ACEVEDO NARIÑO Y FAMILIA

“Universal Care Corporation Le expresa su mas sentida condolencia por la perdida que han sufrido. Esperamos que reciban la fuerzas y el...Read More »
49 of 100 | Posted by: Universal Care Corporation - PR

“PJ and Michelle, I can't find the words to express how truly sorry I am at the loss of your Precious Sweet Angel. My thoughts and prayers are...Read More »
50 of 100 | Posted by: Peggy Morey - Billerica , MA

“An Angel came to heaven, is seated next to Daddy God, Caring for your parents. God bless ”
51 of 100 | Posted by: Frances Caraballo - Caguas, PR

“Dear PJ and Michelle, Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolonces during this unimaginable time. Lyla May was truly a precious gift...Read More »
52 of 100 | Posted by: Kerrie Jaskal - Tyngsboro, MA

“Michelle and PJ, Our hearts break for the pain you guys facing. There are no words of comfort we can offer you that will ease your heartache. ...Read More »
53 of 100 | Posted by: Leigh Ainsworth - San Diego, CA

“Michelle and PJ, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I am deeply sorry for your loss. ”
54 of 100 | Posted by: Heather Keeler - Stamford, CT

“Dear P.J. We are so sorry for your loss of your beautiful baby girl. We send our love and condolences at this most difficult time. ”
55 of 100 | Posted by: Paula King, Paula Dipierro,Arlene Lordan,Nancy Gere - MA

“PJ and Michelle My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you at this most difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers. Kathy ”
56 of 100 | Posted by: Kathy Manty - Bedford, MA

“We are all shocked from this news and very closed to you and your family during these horrible days. Chiara Fumagalli & Fabio Ciotola IL CAVENAGO -...Read More »
57 of 100 | Posted by: Chiara - Milano - Italy

“Michelle & PJ, Even though I don't know you I would like to offer my condolenses on the loss of your beautiful, precious Lyla. I had the...Read More »
58 of 100 | Posted by: Cheryl Pulliam - Billerica, MA

“Estimado PJ & familia En estos terribles momentos solo puedo enviaros desde Uruguay un fuerte abrazo que intente ayudar a mitigar vuestra pena. En...Read More »
59 of 100 | Posted by: Antonio Rigual

“I have been left speachless since I heard the news. My deepest sympathy goes out to you, Paul, and your wife at this tragic moment. I will remember...Read More »
60 of 100 | Posted by: Al LeBlanc - Halifax, MA

“Michelle,PJ,Mary,Tom as well as other family members, There are no words to describe this. Your pain is unbearable right now one can only...Read More »
61 of 100 | Posted by: Dawn LaValley - Somerville, MA

“I AM VERY CLOSE IN THIS SAD TIME FOR YOU .... THE SKY NOW HAS ANOTHER STAR SPARKLING ”
62 of 100 | Posted by: Lino Oggionni - MILAN

“No encuentro palabras y no puedo imaginar el dolor y tristeza que sienten, sin embargo si estoy seguro que ahora hay un angelito precioso en el cielo...Read More »
63 of 100 | Posted by: Iñaki - Guatemala

“PJ & family I am so heartbroken for you over your loss. I pray you can find the strength to get through this difficult time. My thoughts and...Read More »
64 of 100 | Posted by: Sharon - MA - Co-worker

“Michelle & PJ, There are no words to express how heartbroken we are for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there! Love, Nina &...Read More »
65 of 100 | Posted by: Nina & Brad Czarnowski - Melrose, MA

“Dear P J & Michelle, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary Hughes ”
66 of 100 | Posted by: Mary Hughes - MA

“Dear Michelle I am so sadden to hear about the loss of your baby Lyla. What a terrible tragedy and no words seem sufficient. But know that we are...Read More »
67 of 100 | Posted by: Sandra Melanson-Aussem - Palatine, IL

“PJ, Michelle, Mary, Tom, Chris and the entire extended Heffernan/MacInnis Families, Words cannot express how my heart goes out to you all during...Read More »
68 of 100 | Posted by: Christina McCall - Watertown, MA

“PJ y esposa , realmente no hay palabras para manifestar este pesar , aunque nunca hemos tenido la opotunidad de conversar, pero te conozco a traves...Read More »
69 of 100 | Posted by: Susana Rodriguez (Rochem Biocare del Perú SAC)

“PJ my heart and prayers go out to you and your wife. I can not write the words that could describe the pain you and your family must be going...Read More »
70 of 100 | Posted by: Jim Ryan - LaGrangeville , NY

“I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine the pain. My thought and prayers are with you, your wife, and your family. I am really sure...Read More »
71 of 100 | Posted by: Glendy Sinay (Labymed) Guatemala

“There are no words that can possibly express how sorry I truly am. I myself have loss a son. I feel your pain!! Since I heard of Lyla I cannot...Read More »
72 of 100 | Posted by: Lucy Vandette - Boxford, MA

“Lyla was such a joy and had such a sparkle. Through every picture I saw, I could see she had a light that just shined. I hope her love and light...Read More »
73 of 100 | Posted by: Kimberly Strafford - Astoria, NY

“Michelle, PJ, Mary, Chris, Tommy, and the rest of Lyla's family- Words fail me. I can't find it within my soul to express how I feel, and how much I...Read More »
74 of 100 | Posted by: Christina (Conzo) D'Amico - Omaha, NE

“Dear Michelle and PJ, Words can describe this, I could beleive when Kathy came to me and told me that I thought that I was dreaming, I work with...Read More »
75 of 100 | Posted by: Leidy Zapata - Bedford , MA

“Michelle and PJ, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time....Read More »
76 of 100 | Posted by: Mila and Jay Penta - Natick, MA

“Michelle, There are no words to express how truly sorry we are for the loss of your baby girl! May God give you the strength to get through this...Read More »
77 of 100 | Posted by: Tiffany and Ryan McCarthy

“Michelle and PJ, My thoughts and prayers are with you though this very sad and difficult time. Try to remember all the wonderful and loving memories...Read More »
78 of 100 | Posted by: Patrice Crowley - Wilmington, MA

“Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. Sending lots of loving thoughts and prayers to your family. ”
79 of 100 | Posted by: Kimberly (Vita) Negron

“Your friends at UPS are overcome with grief at this devastating time. We can not share enough, our thoughts and sympathy at this time. We deal with...Read More »
80 of 100 | Posted by: Pat Mikan - Kevin Concannon - MA

“MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE PARENTS AND FAMIILY OF BABY LYLA MAY, AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. GOD BLESS YOU ALL THE FLYNN FAMILY ”
81 of 100 | Posted by: PATTII FLYNN - WALTHAM, MA

“My utmost deepest condolences to your entire family on your loss. I was absolutely devastated to hear about this. Sharing her life with all of us was...Read More »
82 of 100 | Posted by: Jennifer Leveille (and family) - MA

“My thoughts and prayers of strength, peace and comfort have been with the Heffernan and MacInnis family since sweet angel Lyla passed away. There...Read More »
83 of 100 | Posted by: Jeana Caterino

“I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet and beautiful baby girl. Heaven has found a beautiful angel. ”
84 of 100 | Posted by: Rebekah - Montclair, DC

“Dear Michelle, PJ, Tommy and Mary, We are so saddened by the loss of Lyla. We know there is nothing we can say or do to ease your pain, but please...Read More »
85 of 100 | Posted by: Marianne and Bob Manko - FL

“I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter Lyla. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult...Read More »
86 of 100 | Posted by: Lisa Rogier - Tewksbury, MA

“PJ and Michelle, Words seem so inadequate at a time like this. Please know that you are in our thoughts and in our prayers. Kathy and John Irwin ”
87 of 100 | Posted by: Kathy and John Irwin - Lunenburg, MA

“Dear Heffernan Family, Even though we have never met, I would like to tell you how sorry I am on the loss of your beautiful baby girl. Please know...Read More »
88 of 100 | Posted by: Ann Chicoine - Chicopee, MA

“Dear Michelle & PJ, I imagine there is no pain more far-reaching and deeper than what you are feeling. My words are not adequate to express the...Read More »
89 of 100 | Posted by: Carla Lembo - Hudson, MA

“We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Your friends at Axis are thinking about you in this time of sorrow. ”
90 of 100 | Posted by: Michelle Strasburger - Chelmsford, MA

“Michelle & PJ, I am truly sorry for your loss. I'm lost for words...just know your in my thoughts & prayers to you and your family... ”
91 of 100 | Posted by: Donna David - Waltham , MA

“PJ, I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine the pain. My thought and prayers are with you, your wife, and your family. ”
92 of 100 | Posted by: Doug Williams - NY - Friend

“Lyla May's joyful smile will warm our hearts forever, and will remind us to cherish every minute and every smile. Sincere sympathy to the Heffernan...Read More »
93 of 100 | Posted by: Harriett G Osgood - North Andover, MA

“Angels by Unknown Author The sky is filled with Angels With puffy lacy wings The remnants of God's beauty With treasures they now bring Each...Read More »
94 of 100 | Posted by: Saddened

“Dear Family of Lyla May: I was actually on here looking up the information for a friend of mine who passed and couldn't help but notice that you...Read More »
95 of 100 | Posted by: Karen

“Michelle, PJ and your families - My heart is so heavy as I try to find the words to express how truly sorry I am for your loss, but there are none....Read More »
96 of 100 | Posted by: Michelle Bruno - Waltham, MA

“Words can't describe how sorry I am for your loss. Sending lots of thoughts and prayers to your family, may Lyla's beautiful smile give you strength...Read More »
97 of 100 | Posted by: Liz (Cotton) Fumicello - Waltham, MA

“Dear PJ & Michelle, There are no words that can possibly express how truly sorry we are!! We are heartbroken! Lyla was such a little angel here on...Read More »
98 of 100 | Posted by: Rachel Casey

“Michelle, I cannot even imagine the pain you are going through. Just from seeing pictures, I could see the joy your daughter brought you and your...Read More »
99 of 100 | Posted by: Kristen (Sarno) Thibodeau Waltham

“Michelle and P.J., Words can not explain how sorry I am for your loss. Lyla is a precious angel that was sent to you from heaven and taken back too...Read More »
100 of 100 | Posted by: Kerri Anne Campbell - Billerica, MA


Watertown – Lyla May Heffernan, the infant daughter of Paul J. and Michelle C. (MacInnis) Heffernan, of Watertown, died Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge.

Lyla was born on April 19, 2012.

In addition to her parents she leaves her grandparents, Thomas C. and Mary E. (Corazzini) MacInnis of Waltham, Paul Heffernan and his wife, Irene, of Wilmington and Marcia (Casey) Heffernan of Atkinson, New Hampshire; her great-grandmothers, Pauline MacInnis of Mashpee and Josephine Corazinni of Wellesley; her aunts and uncles, Christopher MacInnis, Patrick and Nicole Heffernan, Michael and Debbie Hefferan, Kristi Heffernan, Jenn and Mike L'Esperance and Lisa and Erik Pote; her cousin, Hayden Heffernan; her godparents, Jillian Burke and David McLaughlin and many great aunts and uncles.

Family and friends will honor and remember Lyla's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Sunday, August 12th, from 3 to 7 p.m. and again at 8 a.m. on Monday morning before leaving in procession to Saint Luke's Church, 132 Lexington Street, Belmont where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Burial will follow in Saint Patrick's Cemetery, Watertown.

Memorial donations may be made to the ACDK Hope Foundation, 19 Rangeway Road, Billerica, MA 01862.