John J Joseph Patrick Heffler
March 18, 1940 – June 21, 2019
HEFFLER, John Joseph-Dartmouth,
With broken hearts and great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of our husband, father, brother, grampy (Poppy), John Joseph Heffler, Dartmouth, on June 21, 2019.
Born on March 18, 1940, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, John was the son of the late William and Mary (Hirtle) Heffler.
John is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years Ellen (McDonald); sons Paul (Shirley), John (Karen), Colin; daughters Bonnie (Gary), Yvonne (Rickie), Mary Ellen (Earl); grandchildren Holly, Brittney, Hope, Camron, Seth, Julie, Haley, Jax, Payton, Ryder, Heath; and great grandchildren Grayson and Emma Jane; brothers Allan (Shirley), Kevin (Isabelle); sisters Margaret (Laurie), Rose (Ted). John is predeceased by his brother Paul and sister Colleen.
John worked at the Nova Scotia Hospital for ten years before working at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography before he retired after twenty-eight years.
John was first and foremost a family man. He was devoted to his wife, Ellen, and a proud father to his children. John was especially proud of his many grandchildren who gave him so much joy and was lovingly known by all as “Poppy”. His eyes always lit up as soon as he saw any of his grandchildren. They were his special joy. John was an avid fisherman, dedicated Montreal Canadiens fan and loved weekends fishing at Lake Charlotte. John loved being outdoors, long drives, relaxing with a beer and listening to Saturday Night Classics. John will be forever missed and love. His family will cherish their wonderful memories of him.
Visitation will be 6:30-9:00 p.m. Tuesday June 25, 2019 in Dartmouth Funeral home, 29 Queen Street, Dartmouth. Funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Wednesday June 26, 2019 in Saint Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, 199 Windmill Road, Dartmouth. A reception will follow in the church hall. Burial will be in Mount Hermon Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences by visiting www.dartmouthfuneralhome.ca
SERVICES
Visitation
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Dartmouth Funeral Home
29 Queen Street
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 1E9
Funeral Service
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
11:00 AM
St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church
199 Windmill Road
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3A 1G1
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de John J Joseph Patrick Heffler March 18 1940 June 21 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Dartmouth, Province: Nova Scotia