Heather Panetta
Heather M. (Ayers) Panetta, 44, lost her battle with cancer peacefully at home on July 28, 2020 with her husband, parents, and sister by her side. She approached her illness with faith and dignity, which inspired all who knew her. Heather was the loving wife for 16 years of Richard J. Panetta, Jr.
Heather was born on May 24, 1976 in Cincinnati as the beloved daughter of Troy and Sue (Peters) Ayers. She graduated from Milford Christian Academy in Milford, Ohio, before attending the University of Cincinnati.
Heather remained steadfastly dedicated to her job up until a couple days before her passing. Always passionate for helping others, she enjoyed her rewarding ten-year career at Bank of America. She previously oversaw numerous branches in Greater Boston as an operations manager, and more recently, was an assistant vice president in the mortgage department. It was truly her dream job.
Heather’s devotion and admiration for her animals will never be forgotten. She embodied an unyielding love for family, and especially treasured the close bond shared with her nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she leaves behind one sister, Susan Ogle along with her children, Anne Gasior, her husband Tom, and their son Sutton, CJ Ogle and his wife Lindsay Taylor, and Kenny Ogle, a sister-in-law, Rachel Panetta and her husband Joe Potthoff along with their children, Giuliana and Jackson Potthoff, as well as many friends. She was also the sister of the late James Ayers.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 1 at 2 p.m. in the Lincoln Cemetery on Lexington Road. In accordance with current COVID guidelines, all attendees are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Heather’s memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or to the ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090. Arrangements are under the care of Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord.