With thanks to God for a faithful life well lived, the Heenan family announce his quiet passing at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, of Lucan in his 99th year. Born in Biddulph Township, May 5, 1918, son of Patrick Heenan and Mary (McIlhargey) Heenan. Lovingly missed by Sister Rita C.S.J., Genevieve, and Rose of Lucan, his nephews Frank and Mary Lou Heenan, Pat and Theresa Heenan, Mary and Jim Barnes, Anne and Scott Chambers, Elaine and Al Henderson. Also missed by several great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, his sisters Sister Mary (1996), Sister Delphine (1994), and Sister Lauretta (2014), Sisters of St. Joseph – London, brothers James (1982), Zacharia (1989), and Patrick Heenan (1960). Bill taught us by example and with passion what it means to live a faith-filled life of love and service to others. He was an enthusiastic farmer and a lover of music, singing, and nature.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Prayers will be said in the funeral home on Friday afternoon at 1:45 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick Church, 32922 Richmond Street, Lucan on Saturday, August 20th at 11 AM with Father Ross Bartley presiding. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery, Lucan.
Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Teresa & Jeff Young
To the Heenan Family:
Please accept our condolences. I’ll always remember Bill’s smile and his enjoyment of being in the church choir.
Ray and Judy Mills
Dear Rose and family
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy at your loss. Bill was a wonderful person and Ray always enjoyed chatting with him when he went to do some work for the two of you. He will be missed. God Bless.
Ray and Judy Mills
Fr. Gerard M. Dewan
Dear Rose, Genevieve & Sr. Rita,
My prayerful condolences… I have celebrated a mass for the Repose of Bill’s soul this morning here in Saskatoon… Many fond memories… May he rest in peace and may the festival of family, friends, parishioners and neighbours who have been called home to God welcome him. Peace, prayers and God Bless all of you. Fr. Gerard M. Dewan
Dr Ray Meredith
Always enjoyed chatting with Bill, he was a great fellow, a blessing to God.
Remembering and prayers to the rest of family, so faithful for so long.
Dr Ray Meredith
Joe & Marilyn Dewan
Sorry for your lost of a dear Brother Bill . It hard to loss a member of your family at any time. I always enjoyed my visits with Bill when I delivered oil to the farm. Bill always had that Irish way of asking 2 or 3 questions & find our about the family far & wide. God blessed him with sisters that could take care of him in the last 2 or 3 years. The last time I saw him was at Sister Laurettas funeral & he needed a lot of help then to get around. God rest is sole. I am sorry I cannot join the celebration because I am still recovering from hip surgery. God bless all the Heenan family at this time of sorrow . Joe & Marilyn Dewan London ON
Nancy Hess
Bill ,Rose and Genevieve were the kindest neighbors when we moved to Highway 23 in 1991-we missed them when they moved off the farm.. Our deepest sympathies to Sister Rita,Genevieve and Rose. You cared so well for your dear brother. Yes a life well lived! May he rest in peace,,,, Jd and Nancy Hess
Bert and Jeannine Damen
Genevieve and Rose,
May we wish you our scincerest condolences to you. He was such a kind person, we were blessed to have known him!
Bert and Jeannine Damen
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Rose & Genevieve and to all the Heenan Family,
Our Sincere Sympathy on the loss of your brother Bill, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time,
Sincerely, Ray & Sue Heffernan
Alex and Donna Westman
Bill’s was indeed a life well lived.
I count myself blessed to have known him.
Wilma (Mrs. Gerry) Van Bussel
My heartfelt condolences to Sister Rita and Rose as well as the entire family.