Robert D. Heap Sr.

Robert D. Heap Sr. WHITMAN Robert D. Heap Sr., 75, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, at V.A. Hospital of West Roxbury, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Quincy, he was a son of the late Ralph G. and Beatrice (Cunningham) Heap and a graduate of the Quincy Trade School, Class of 1953. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served as a lineman during the Korean War, from 1954-1956. He was also a member of the Whitman VFW. Robert was a resident of Whitman for 46 years and started his own business, Heap Paving, in 1965, introducing his two sons, Gregory and Bobby, to paving and creating a family business. In addition to his former wife Shirley (Doyle) Heap, he is survived by his children, Pamela Seitz of Dover, Pa., Valerie Tremblay of Whitman, Robert Heap Jr. of East Bridgewater, Teresa Kanalski and Kristina Garretson, both of Berkley, Gregory Heap of Brockton and the late Edward Heap. He is also survived by his longtime companion, Elaine Wright; as well as 10 grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Richard Heap and Beverly Houvinen. His services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 11 a.m. in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 at the rotary), Whitman. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Visiting hours will be held Monday, Nov. 24, from 5-8 p.m. Donations in his name may be made to the DAV Memorial Program, Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.blanchardfc.com.