Heather Jean Berube, 30, died at Boston Medical Center, saturday after a short illness. Born in Stoneham, she lived most of her life in Malden and had been a Melrose resident for the past 5 years. Heather was a graduate of Barbizon School of Modeling and enjoyed modeling and fashion shows. She loved animals - especially her dog ' Scoundrel', taking care of stray cats & dogs, reading and rock & roll music. Many of the elderly will miss the caring and concern that she shared with them. Daughter of James A. and Linda K. ( Shapiro ) Berube. Granddaughter of Marilyn Clements of Malden & Melvin Shapiro of Swampscott and the late Arthur & Ruth ( Larsen ) Berube. Niece of Donna Gramolini of Malden, Lisa Clements Baxter of Newton, Judith Ribeiro of Grafton NH and Linda Dunn of Dexter ME. Also survived by a special friend, Robert Manke of Medford and many cousins. Funeral services will be held at the Gately Funeral Home 79 W Foster St, Melrose on Tues Jan 7th at 11AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours prior to the Funeral service from 10 to 11 AM. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.