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Ken Reynolds
April 29, 2010
There is a great gape in this world that will be difficult to fill!!
Dear Caroline, Mike and Family,
My heart felt condolence to you on your loss. I remember him as a man of wisdom and deep faith, I enjoyed his warmth wonderful stories, his friendship. My prayers for you that are left behind for a time that you will feel the blessing of his passing to a better place.
Diane (Farish) Kotelko
April 7, 2010
Dear Pat and family;
My thoughts are with you at this time. I didn't know your dad well, having only met him on his visits to RMC when we were there, but I remember his smile and twinkling eyes, and that he exuded such a kind heart.
April 7, 2010
Caroline,
We will all miss the hugs and the unwavering faith of Deacon Jim.
Dan & Pearl Beausoleil
Jamie Laflamme
March 30, 2010
Was a wonderful Deacon and a wonderful man.
My condolences,
Jamie Laflamme
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Romaine Honey
March 24, 2010
Sincere condolences to everyone in the Heffernan family. We've been parishoners at St. John the Apostle for many years now and can't imagine the parish without Deacon Jim's smiles and his hugs. He will be greatly missed.
March 23, 2010
Dear Caroline and family,
We were very much schocked hearing from Robert about your loss. Our hearts and prayers go to you and your family.Caroline,you may still remmeber us, we are Damian & Veronica from jakarta/indonesia and we are Robert Tjoa's parents. Robert lives in nepean and deacon Jim married Rob & Chrsitine, October 2004 and also baptized their children,Marcus & Caitlin. .With love, Damian & Veronica
March 22, 2010
Ann and Don Donaldson
Stephen & Frances Best
March 22, 2010
Maurice, Karen and Family,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Beth Blackmore (nee Henniger)
March 22, 2010
Dear Caroline & family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Deacon Jim was a wonderful man with a warm & comforting hug. He was a tremendous support to me when my sister passed 2 years ago. We will deeply miss him at the parish.
Kerry and Mike McCloskey
March 22, 2010
To Sean, Cindy and all the Heffernan family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy your great loss. You are in our thoughts at this sad time.
Paul Atkinson
March 21, 2010
Caroline, Mike, and family. We are prayinig for all of you during this time of grief, for God's comfort, strength, peace, joy, and consolation. I have nothing but wonderful memories of those "Circle of Praise" days. Jim was a mentor to me, a model, and a tower of strength. Our loss is Heaven's gain, and Heaven is rejoicing!
Chris Keyes
March 19, 2010
Caroline, Mike and family: I am so sorry for your loss! Jim was such a rock for me in the early days of my faith renewal as young adult. He leaves a permanent mark on my spiritual history. Be assured of my prayers during this difficult time!
March 19, 2010
To the Heffernan Family,
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I remember him well during my visits home to St. John the Apostle in Ottawa. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Ann (Weldon) and Steve Matthews
Calgary, Alberts
Catherine, Ming, Kyle and Chloe Leung
March 18, 2010
Deacon Jim,
You are the one who introduced me to Jesus. You are the one who brought me to my faith. Thank you for everything you have done for our family. We will greatly miss your hugs at church.
Caroline,
You and your family are in our prayers. Know that we are always here for you.
Marie McMahon
March 18, 2010
Mrs. Heffernan and family:
We at the Drugstore Pharmacy will miss our Singing Customer very much. We all enjoyed his visits, he always had a kind word and of course a song. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this very difficult time. Keep your memories of him in your heart and he will always be with you.
Drugstore Pharmacy Staff
March 18, 2010
To Deacon Jim's family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you on your loss. Thank you Deacon Jim for everything you did for all of us at St. John the Apostle parish.
Catherine D'Amico, Bob/Thomas/Michael Swenson
Linda Lennon
March 18, 2010
As family members of St. John the Apostle church we are sadden to hear of the loss of Deacon Heffernan.
Sincerely,
Linda and Gerry Lennon
Jane, Scott, Kurtis, Kate and Kayden Spencer
March 18, 2010
Pat, Laurie, Siobhan and Keegan -- we are so sorry for your loss. xo
March 18, 2010
Aunt Caroline and family
This is indeed a sad and trying time but you have a new and very special angel enfolding you in his wings... And, I think there is an Irish twinkle in that angel's eyes!
Please know that our thoughts and prayers also surround you.
God bless all of you.
Kevin and Marlene
March 18, 2010
Dear Heffernan Family. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Deacon Jim. It was such a pleasure to see him on a couple of occasions during my visit to Ottawa in November. God's blessings on all of you. Camille Rocheleau-Moran
Tammy Lynn & Christine MacRae
March 18, 2010
We love you Deacon Jim
Dave Roche
March 18, 2010
Will always remember Uncle Jim with warmth and happiness.
Tammy Lynn MacRae
March 18, 2010
You brought me to my faith, and I can't thank you enough for that. You are so dear to me and I will miss you always. Rest In Peace.
Love Tammy Lynn
March 18, 2010
Dear Caroline and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim always had a smile and hug for us, we will miss him always. God Bless and rest in peace Jim.
Christine and Tammy Lynn MacRae
March 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Pat and Laurie, Siobhan and Keagan, with the loss of your father, father-in--law, and grandfather.
Beth and Bria Wannamaker
Deacon Mike and Mrs. Sharon Pilon
March 18, 2010
To the Heffernan Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. Jim will be missed by the members of the deaconate community. Rest in peace James.
Sheri Dawson
March 18, 2010
You will be greatly missed. I love you Uncle Jim.
Diane Matte
March 18, 2010
Dear Sean and family.
My deepest sympathy to all of you on your loss. Time heals. Remember friends and family are there to help and give comfort.
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