Heidi A. Nugent

Heidi A. Nugent, 67, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 10, 2016. She was born in Port Chester, NY July 14, 1949, daughter of Fred T. Hansen Jr. and Doris E. (Mortenson) Hansen. She lived in Washington, MA her whole life. Heidi married William H. Nugent on September 9, 1979. She is survived by mother Doris Hansen, her sister Nancy Lamoureaux and husband Gary, her nephew Eric and his wife Elisabeth and children Camden and Alaina, sister Terry Walsh and husband John, and her niece and nephew Victoria and Patrick. Heidi had three step-children, Brenda Childs, Joanne Roe, and William Nugent Jr., and their families. She is also survived by a large extended family. Heidi started her education after High School at BCC earning an Associates Degree. She went on to receive her undergraduate degree at Vermont College of Norwich University. Heidi earned her degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies with a specialization in Holistic Health from The Graduate School of the Union Institute and University. She believed in and practiced holistic alternatives throughout her life. She loved living on her farm and caring for her many animals, especially her beloved dogs. She enjoyed knitting and sewing. Her biggest joy was teaching yoga and holistic alternatives at BCC workshops, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, and at The Washington Town Hall. In recent years she loved spending time with her great nephew and niece Camden and Alaina and saw them whenever she could. Heidi worked for Berkshire Community College from 1970-2010 in various positions in the Business Office. She retired as a Purchasing Agent. Heidi was predeceased by her father Fred T. Hansen Jr. in 2001 and her husband William H. Nugent on October 27, 2014. Funeral Notice: A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Friday September 16th at St. Stephen’s Church in Pittsfield at 1:00 with Rev. Cricket Cooper, Rector, officiating. Burial will be at a later date. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers Heidi had asked that donations be made to a charity of your choice or donations could be made to Bluebird Farm Sanctuary and Wildlife Rehab Center, 631 Outlook Ave., Cheshire, MA, 01225.

Heidi A. Nugent

July 14, 1949 - September 10, 2016