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DOROTHY HUBERT posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2024
We send our heartfelt condolences to the Heighten and McCormick families at the sad time.
Growing up on Brookside Ave. there was always room on the McCormick couch for one more neighborhood kid to watch TV on a Saturday night. Tea and Mrs. McCormick's biscuits were usually included.
Joyce continued to welcome one and all into her life through the years. She will be missed.
Dolly ( Bliss) Hubert
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Sherry Murray posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
This is such sad news. I am so sorry for your loss. Joyce was always so kind and welcoming when we were growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
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Wayne Foran posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2024
Owen, I was saddened to hear if Joyce’s passing. A lot of years have passed since we were all kids growing up on Brookside Avenue, but the memories remain. Condolences to you, Freddy and families on Joyce’s passing and may your memories help you in the days ahead
Wayne Foran
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Dorothy Macconnell posted a condolence
Sunday, March 3, 2024
So sorry to hear your sad news. I have memories of high school together. We always had time to chat and discuss “our girls”. She is at peace now. Hugs Jim and Dorothy Macconnell
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Heather Butchart posted a condolence
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Freddie and family ,
So sorry to hear about Joyce . Enjoyed our chats at Sobeys Aberdeen . She was lovely.
My condolences to you and your family at a most difficult time.
Heather Butchart (Malcolm)
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Joan Wood posted a condolence
Sunday, March 3, 2024
I was new to New Glasgow Junior High in 1993 and will always remember Joyce’s kindness. My condolences to Free and family.
Thinking of you, Joan Wood
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Carollynnne Nemecek posted a condolence
Sunday, March 3, 2024
I look back with great fondness, working with my teaching partner at PiCCoLA. Joyce was both a mentor and an inspiration to me. I looked forward to our daily chats at work - seeing Joyce's smile, her sense of humour and learning all about what was new in the lives of Freddie and their girls.
Joyce was a kind, caring person and I will miss her. Sending my sympathy to the Heighton family.
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Mary and Jim Bryden posted a condolence
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Dear Fred and all the family so sorry for your precious loss. I spent a week with Joyce in the Hospital room in September at the Aberdeen hospital. She touched my life.
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Dave and Brenda Shannon posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2024
So sorry for the loss of Joyce. She was a lovely lady and a fine teacher. My condolences to Freddie and all the family. She will be missed by many. Brenda and Dave Shannon
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Sheila Hoeg posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Fred and all of Joyce’s family.
Sincere condolences on your loss, may you find comfort in the memories you have.
RIP Joyce.
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Sheila Chisholm. posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2024
I remember Joyce very well growing up when we lived on Shelburne Street and her family on Brookside Ave. I used to be on Brookside playing with some of the kids and going to the store there. There was a FEW YEARS ago for sure. Very sorry to hear of her passing.
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Scott Long posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Dear Freddy, Shauna, Kristie, Annika and Mandy,
I am writing to express my most sincere condolences to you and yours. I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Joyce’s passing. I was fortunate to have her has an excellent teacher and to get to know her as a caring and generous mother many years ago. RIP.
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Trevor posted a condolence
Friday, March 1, 2024
A memorable teacher...tough with a great sense of humour. Thank you
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Bob Maclean posted a condolence
Friday, March 1, 2024
Fred ,my deepest condolences to you and your family on your loss of Joyce .
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Friday, March 1, 2024
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My condolences to the family very sorry to hear about your loss Fred may she R.I.P.
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Gertie McCarron posted a condolence
Friday, March 1, 2024
Fred and daughters, grandchildren and Owen,
Please accept my condolences to each of you on the passing of Joyce. May you find strength from family and friends to help you through these dark days. Although I did not see Joyce a lot, she was always interested in the Antigonish cousins and the goings on! Caring thoughts are sent your way,
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Sandra Rushton posted a condolence
Friday, March 1, 2024
Fred and Family
My sincere condolences on Joyce’s passing.
Sandra Rushton
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Ann Slater posted a condolence
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Shauna and family, so sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. There is nothing quite like a mother’s love. May sweet memories fill the emptiness.
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warren stinson posted a condolence
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Joyce was a wonderful mother , grandmother wife teacher and was a special neighbor to us in thier years living in Lourdes raising 4 special daughters , she will be missed by all but great memories will be cherished by those who were lucky enough to know her , sorry we can't be there to help celebrate her special life .
Warren and Donna stinson
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Marie and Gerry MacDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
I grew up on Brookside Avenue and played with the younger McCormacks and was a good friend of Shaun. Much later in life I reconnected with Joyce. She was a beautiful woman in so many ways - very kind, gentle of spirit, extremely proud of the family she and Ralph created together. Sincere condolences from Marie MacDonald (Sears and Verna’s daughter) and Gerry MacDonald, Arisaig.
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ROSS MACDONALD posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
SORRY TO HEAR THIS NEWS....SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE HEIGHTON / MCCORMACK CLANS....MANY FOND MEMORIES OF JOYCE WHEN WE WERE NEIGHBOURS ALL THOSE YEARS AGO...JOYCE ALWAYS HAD TIME TO SHARE KIND WORDS AND A SMILE.....ALSO HAD GREAT MATH DIRECTION (NO NONSENCE) IN JUNIOR HIGH FROM JOYCE....A FINE, WELL RESPECTED LADY ...RIP
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Celyn Cook posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Sending love and hugs. I have lots of memories from when we crossed paths because of her nephew Darrin.
Love Soo-lynn (aka Celyn) which Freddie called me fondly.
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Glenn posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Freddie. Thinking of you at this sad time. Glenn and Judy Boyd
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Diane Vaughan posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
I was so saddened to hear of Joyce’s passing. She was a wonderful friend and colleague. Definitely loved her chosen profession of teaching and excelled in it. Her family was her greatest achievement and she loved you so much. May she rest in peace.
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Mike Adam posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Fred, Shauna and family, my heartfelt condolences to all of you - Joyce was a wonderful neighbour and a kind and generous lady who will be missed by many.
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Dear Freddy, Shauna, Kristie, Annika, and families,
Please accept my deepest condolences during this difficult time. The news of Joyce's passing brings immense sadness, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Joyce held a special place in my heart, especially during our formative years. I will forever cherish the memories we shared, whether it was spending time together at the Heighton house or embarking on countless adventures with our families.
You are all in our thoughts as you navigate through this time of loss. May you find comfort in the cherished moments and the love that surrounds you.
With heartfelt sympathy and love,
Jeff, Melody and Ian
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Kathie Gunn posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
I remember Joyce's smile and pleasant engagement in shared time at my place when Ella and Severn were in Preschool . Alzheimer's is the disease of one thousand goodbyes. My thoughts are with you all as you move through this loss. The veil between this world and the next is thin and I believe our loved ones embody peace and love. They will always be a part of us . Condolences Kathie Gunn
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Jane Gillis posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
My deepest sympathy on Joyce's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I had the privilege of knowing Joyce as a colleague and friend. I pray that your faith and the precious memories each of you hold in your heart, will comfort you during the difficult times ahead.
Love Jane Gillis
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Stella murray posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Fred and families, I send you my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one, Joyce,
May the great memories live on and give you comfort.
God bless!
bruce macdonald posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Owen, sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. Seems the clans are getting smaller all the time. Joyce was a couple of years younger than Ellen. Joyce being a teacher touched a lot of folks as did Duff.
I hope you, Freddie and the rest of the family gain strength remembering all the good times you shared over the years. I remember working for Freddie at Sobeys on back street I suppose I got the job because of Joyce.
Bruce MacDonald
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Reg and Valerie Conrod posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Freddie and family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time. Joyce was a wonderful neighbor for many years.We always enjoyed our conversations.
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Eric & Susan MacNeil posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
We are so sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. Sending our deepest condolences to Fred, girls and families.
May she rest in peace
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Eugene MacGillivray posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
My respects to Cousin Owen McCornmick and Fred on the passing of your sister and wife .May she rest in peace.
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Red & Cheryl MacKean posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Our sincere condolences. Hopefully many fond memories will help you through this difficult period.
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Debbie White posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
My first introduction to Joyce was as my children's teacher. Then we became CWL sisters. I remember that smile. She was a wonderful person who will be dearly missed.
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Monday, February 26, 2024
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My condolences to the family
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Martha MacLean posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2024
So saddened to hear of Mrs. Heighton's passing. I have wonderful memories of her as a teacher in the 80s.
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Lee Ann Dalling posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2024
Deepest sympathies on Mrs. Heighton's passing. She was my teacher and a very kind soul.
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Cathy (Nugent) MacDonald posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2024
Kristie and family, I’m sorry for your loss of your mom. She was always such a welcoming and wonderful presence during our high school days.
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Grace richardson posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2024
I remember your mom as kind with a warm smile. Thinking of you all at this time as it is a long, sad journey but Joyce had a very loving and compassionate family by her side.
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Jack and Evelyn MacIsaac posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2024
Dear Freddie: We are saddened to learn of Joyce’s recent passing and send along heartfelt sympathy and condolences to you and your family and all the McCarron clan..
Sincerely,
Jack and Evelyn MacISAAC
607-2677 Gladstone St.
Halifax
B3K 0A3
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Mary Cameron posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2024
Sorry to hear about Joyce she was my teacher at the one room school in Mac Lellans Brook we all loved her .a story I remember most was about Joyce was the time my friend and I put a snake in her drawer but being a town girl she didn't like that very much a lot blackboard cleaning for doing that .She sure cared about the kids she taught and one of my favorite teachers sending prayers
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Jim Kowalski posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2024
Fred and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. May the fond memories of Joyce help you all during this difficult time.
Jim and Judy Kowalski
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Delaney Chisholm posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2024
Please accept my sincere condolences on Joyce’s passing….
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Gloria Hillier (Ashton) posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2024
Sincere condolences to Freddie and family,Joyce was always so pleasant to talk to,our daughters loved her as a school teacher.May your beautiful memories help you through these difficult days.
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Jan Ferguson posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2024
So sorry to see this. Mrs Leighton was one of my favourite teachers. I so enjoyed seeing her over the years and catching up on her life. She was so proud of her family. Condolences to you all.
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Diane Huang Munro posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2024
I was so sadden to hear of Mrs Heighton’s passing. She was one of my favourite teachers in junior high. A very lovely kind hearted lady. My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. Sending my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Huang Munro
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Janice Chisholm posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2024
Dear Fred and family,
My deepest condolences to all of you. I have so many fond memories spent with your family and Joyce was always at the center of it. She took a genuine interest in everyone. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I know the last few years have been challenging for all, and may your wonderful memories of the good times give you strength. I am sorry I won't be able to join you on Friday to celebrate her life but I will cherish the countless memories. Thinking of all of you.
Janice
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Angela Rubino posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2024
Joyce was like a second mother to me during my 5 years at Dalhousie as Shauna and I became fast friends when we met in residence at Carleton University in 1986 a few years before going to Dalhousie.
I was always welcome and the Heightons treated me like family. I spent many many weekends of fun at Joyce and Freddie’s as they became my surrogate family while on the East Coast. We ate amazing food and had tons of fun at their place.
Joyce always had amazing advice for us as we studied to be teachers.
She will be sadly missed and I am heartbroken for the family.
May she rest in peace.
Thank you for making me feel like part of your wonderful family.
Love,
Angie Rubino
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Lynn Connolly posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2024
It is with much sadness that we learn about the passing of our cousin Joyce ( eldest cousin of the Jack McCarron clan)! I have so many memories of Joyce and family visiting in Antigonish. She was always so fond of her extended family and would visit often. Joyce had such a peaceful demeanour and interest in all of us. I often met her wandering around the shops in NG with her sister Alice! Always having the time to catch up with the Antigonish news!
My condolences to Fred and all of her family. May you always enjoy the richness of your memories as your wife, mom , sister and grandmother. Regrettably I will not be able to attend Joyce’s celebration of life.
Most sincerely, cousin Lynn MacGillivray Connolly
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Monday, February 26, 2024
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Janet Dickson posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2024
Our sincere condolences to Fred and the family on Sharon's passing.
Janet and Mike Dickson
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Walter and Eleanor Kirkwood posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2024
Fred and Family
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Joyce. She was a wonderful friend and although we were away from Pictou County for many years, we still enjoyed many fun times playing Aggravation and sharing stories.
We will all miss her.
Walter and Eleanor Kirkwood
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Aileen (Mac Gillivray) Rieksts posted a condolence
Monday, February 26, 2024
As a first cousin of Joyce’s I remember her visits to
Antigonish and because she was abit older then I
looked up to Joyce and appreciated being in her presence.
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