William “Bill” Edward Heffernan
1931-2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce
the passing of our beloved Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Companion,
William “Bill” Edward
Heffernan on July 8, 2020 at the age of
89.
Born in Springhill on January 4, 1931 he
was the oldest child of Wyndham “Shig” and Muriel
(Hatton) Heffernan.
Bill had a successful and rewarding
career with Via Rail where he made many memories and life long
friends. He was fortunate to retire at a young age and spent
his retirement doing the things he loved most in life which included
hunting, fishing, driving his 4 wheeler and spending time with family
and friends. Known for his generosity, kind spirit and
laugh he never turned down an opportunity to play a game of cards or
to take a trip to his favorite place – his camp at Simpsons
Lake.
He will be greatly missed by his long
time companion Helen Clarke and her son Kevin (Virginia), his sons
David and Carl (Paula) Heffernan and his only daughter Diana
Heffernan. Bill was adored by his grandchildren, Lesley,
Krista, Joe, Mike, Jamie, Matthew, Connor, Miranda, Samantha, Jacob
and Kristen and nine great grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
Bill had a special relationship with his
friends Don (Kathy) Beaton and Jim McNutt and enjoyed their many
visits and trips to the hunting camp throughout the
years.
In addition to his parents, Bill was
predeceased by his wife Janice (Mooring) Heffernan and sisters Linda
Jean and Dorna Mae (in infancy), as well as his special Aunt Jean
Heffernan.
Arrangements are under the care and
direction of the A H Brown Funeral Home,
5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361). A Family Graveside
Service will be held from Hillside Cemetery in Springhill at a later
date.
His family would like to extend their
thanks to the medical professionals at the Cumberland Regional Health
Care Centre who supported and cared for him.
Should friends desire, memorial
contributions may be made to Springhill Baptist Church, Springhill,
NS
Online condolences and sharing of
memories may be sent to the family by visiting Bill’s online memorial
at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A H Brown Funeral Home
Facebook Page.
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Death notice for the town of: Springhill, Province: Nova Scotia