Arthur Joseph Heaney

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur Joseph Heaney (Art or Archie) age 88 years. Art passed away peacefully at Lions Gate Hospital on February 21, 2023. Born September 13, 1934 in Dublin, Ireland. Art is survived by his wife Frances; children Stephen, Mark (Jeannie) Kathleen (Archie); grandchildren Jordan and Julia; former wife Patricia, the mother of their children; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Art was employed and well respected in the Marine Insurance industry from the time he arrived in Canada in 1956 until 2014. He was a founding member of the Capilano Rugby Club (formerly West Vancouver Barbarians), he played squash, was an avid Tennis player at Hollyburn Country Club, and was an actor at North Vancouver Community Players.

A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, March 10th, 2023 at 1 pm, at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Parish, 599 Keith Road, West Vancouver, BC with a reception to follow in the parish hall. The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to all of the medical professionals at Lions Gate Hospital who cared for Art.

If friends so desire in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the BCSPCA. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hollyburnfunerals.com for the Heaney family.