Lest We Forget

HEFFLER, Charles Orland "Heff"

HEFFLER, Charles Orland "Heff" - 91, Aylesford, King Co., passed away February 27, 2006, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville.

Born March 1, 1914, in Bedford, Halifax Co., he was a son of the late Elijah Stanley and Sophia Maud (Brown) Heffler. Orland, as he was known by his family, was proud to have served his country in the RCAF from 1938-1969.

He had served at several bases throughout Canada before retiring with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. He enjoyed woodworking, model railroading, photography and being around young people.

Surviving are his

wife, Viola (Corkum) Taylor Heffler;

son, C. Allen Heffler, Halifax;

daughter, Louise (Jerry) Burrows, Temagami, Ont.;

grandchildren,

Jessica Heffler (Adam),

Sean (Laurie Ann) Burrows,

Terry (Debbie) Burrows,

Judi (Charles) Martin;

several great-grandchildren;

sisters,

Pearl (Al) Strathdee, Toronto;

Ruth Murray, Chipman, N.B.;

Joyce Heffler, Bedford;

Norma Sutherland, Halifax;

Joan (Richard) Eagles, Cole Harbour;

stepson, Robert "Bob" (Lana) Corkum, Halifax;

stepgrandchildren,

Susan (Jamie) Garland,

Cathy (Ian) Hart,

Andy (Elizabeth) Corkum;

eight step great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife of 50 years, Winnifred (Mann) Heffler; brothers, Irving, Russell and Ralph; sister, Ida Allison.
A private graveside service was held in Aylesford Union Cemetery following the reception.
Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Kingston United Baptist Church.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to H.C. Lindsay Funeral Homes Ltd., 192 Commercial St., Berwick, 902-538-9900.
Condolences may be e-mailed to: lindsayfunerals@ns.aliantzinc.ca