Anne (Heanue) Berard, of Yarmouth Port, MA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Feb 19, 2020, at the age of 84, following a long struggle with a neurological disease.

 Born in Belmont, MA, she was the daughter of Joseph and Grace Heanue. Anne was the beloved wife of her late husband, Leo. She was also a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Left to treasure her memory are her siblings Kevin Heanue (Anne) of Arlington, VA, and Paul Heanue (Katherine) of Newton, MA, and; children, Kathy (Berard) O’Donnell of Plymouth, MA, Tom Berard (Doris) of Harwich Port, MA, Rick Berard (Cathy) of Avila Beach, CA and John Berard (Gina) of Crestone, CO. Anne was also blessed with 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Anne graduated from Belmont High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Arts, cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Anne maintained life-long friendships with her Chi Omega sorority sisters and was a longtime member of the UMASS Alumni Chapter of Cape Cod.

She and Leo were happily married for 59 years, until he passed away in 2017. While raising her four children, she worked as a substitute teacher in the Canton MA school system and was an active volunteer for multiple community organizations. Later in life, she and Leo established the first buyer broker real estate agency on Cape Cod.

“Honest Annie” was appreciated by family and countless friends for her kindness, patience and her inclination for always putting others interests first. She enjoyed living by the beach on Cape Cod and traveling south for many winters to her second beach home in Naples, FL. Anne especially enjoyed participating in the Women’s 9 Hole Group at Cummaquid Golf Club in Yarmouth Port. She was an active lifelong member of the Catholic Church.

Family and friends may call at the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, MA on Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 4 – 6 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM at the Sacred Heart Chapel, Summer Street, Yarmouth Port on Monday, February 24, 2020. Interment will follow in the Woodside Cemetery, Summer Street, Yarmouth Port, MA.

Memorial contributions in Anne’s name may be made to the Association to Preserve Cape Cod at apcc.org. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at Professional Nurse and Home Care of Cape Cod and the nurses at VNA of Cape Cod for their kind and compassionate care. We are grateful for the many family and friends for their support to Anne in Yarmouth Port.

To the Family of Anne Berard: The world was a better place because of Anne. She was one of the most generous and kind women I've ever met. And she seemed to bring out the best in others. She was also an extremely dedicated and intelligent women who never sought recognition for her hard work--she would problem solve, go the last mile, and get the job done. Anne and Leo contributed generously to their family and community and were both models to me of what it means to be individuals of the highest integrity. And lastly, Anne and Leo often talked about their family and the great joy they had experienced with their children and grandchildren. I will be thinking of you all on this day.

I am very sad but glad Anne is at peace. She was always a fun cousin who would get us all together. She and Leo were special people and I will miss them. Kerrie will be driving me down today. Bless all of you. Love, Nancy

Sorry for your loss Anne & Leo were a great , friendly couple enjoyed talking with them both at Cummaquid Golf Club and in the real estate profession. Where does the time go, our sincere sympathy to your family.

So sorry for your loss. She was my friend for over 60 years. Have many good memories from the Air Force days with our husbands and the many times we visited with our family.

So sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother. My condolences to all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. I will miss seeing her on my visits to Rick and Cathy’s home.

Anne Berard is in Gods hands now. She is a good woman of faith and family and community.

My husband (Ron Hood) and I will attend the services at the Funeral Home on Sunday and the Mass on Monday. Sincerely, Xiaoni Tian

My husband (Ron Hood) and I will attend the services at the Funeral Home on Sunday and the Mass on Monday. Sincerely, Xiaoni Tian