I want to take this opportunity to say Mr. Heathcott was a big part of my life for two years as my hockey coach. He gave us a pep talk before the game, during period breaks, and after the game. They were often like sermons and were always inspired and new. His favourite themes, as I remember, were that you could quite easily be a "bum", or you could dig deep and have the number one thing he promoted, having "heart".

Adrian Haggis

Dear Bob, Mark, Tom and Jim,

We were soo sorry to hear about your dad's passing.

Our condolences to each of you and your families.

I will always remember what great times we had with our families getting together very often in the early days.

So much fun, and soo many fond memories. I always remember how us kids got to stay up late.

Will always remember your Dad's "Wry" Smile. He even had it in the photo. What a character and nice man he was.

Memories remind us that WE have LOVED, and BEEN LOVED..WE were all touched by someone very Special.

Thinking of All of You,

Linda Gacek and Steve Rutherford

Dear Tom and family,

Sorry to read about the loss of your Dad. Having lost both my parents I know that “orphan” feeling. It does pass. I wonder if your father and Ross knew each other at Canyon Meadows. They shared 2 of the same passions: golf and hockey.

Treasure the memories.

Nancy Barrett

Dear Bob, Mark, Tom and Jim.

I would like to express my condolences to you on the loss of your father.

We shared so many happy times with your family, family dinners, the bridge games and going to the

horse races with your parents.

Always a fun time.

Bob and Wally loved to tell stories of their days in Michigan, embellishing at every telling and roaring

with laughter.

Those were the good old days.

I'm fortunate that I have so many happy memories, as I'm sure you do of Bob and Mary.

Fondly

Frankie Gacek.

I am saddened to note the passing of Bob, a good friend from the Mission district where we played hockey together and again at college. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends .

Willis O'Leary

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Bob was not only a superb athlete; he was a first-class storey teller. He could take some of the more minor points, embellish them, and keep his audience enthralled. One such tale was when his dad took him downtown in 1940, the Calgary Highlanders were off to war, marching out of the Mewata Armoury on 11th Street, east down 9th Avenue to the CPR train station, for the long journey to England. They wore their kilts, and marched to the bagpipes. Among the mainly white faces were aboriginals, Orientals, and a few blacks. The dad, noting this, said "Bobbie, some of those lads have never seen the heather".

Decades later, Bob incorporated an oil company called - what else - Heather Oil.

I got to know Bob in the last 6 years he lived in Amica. He always had his spot in his chair in the Lobby and I had my spot at the desk. We shared so many laughs and stories. He always said, "You know what we are doing now is the most important thing in life". He meant laughing.

I got to know Mark, Tom , Bob Jr. and Jimmy and was so impressed with each one of them.

Bob shared so many story of his Mary who he missed so much. I personally do and will miss him in my world. His voice and his whistle to alert me that he was going out for some air. The one joke he never got tired of telling was "Are you the woman who washes?" I would answer "No". His reply, in full grin "You dirty thing you."

Besides missing "My Bob" every day, I will also miss seeing the "boys" coming up to the door to visit their Dad.

Kathleen (Concierge at Amica Britannia)

To Bob, Mark, Tom and Jim. I was saddened when Mark told me my old coach and friend had passed. He was my hero growing up and I considered him a true friend. The world isn't as colorful without your Dad, that's for sure. Anyone who had the privilege of knowing Mr. Heathcott was dam lucky. All four of you guys have a Bob's personality and it shows instantly. Which is awesome! I miss seeing all you guys hopefully we can get together soon. You were all a big part of my life growing up.

Thanks your friend Pete Conacher.

To Entire Heathcott Clan

How sorry we are to hear of Bob's passing.

Mary and Bob were two of my parents favorite people. Their Kindness, friendship and their great sense of humor (never a shortage of that)

Can't forget the letter Bob wrote Mom when Dad passed. In his humorous but ever thoughtful words made a very tough time easier for Mom. Mom still has the letter in her China cabinet.

Besides having the great fortune of the BEST coach young teenagers could ever have, he called us 'MEN' always. Well 'Men' you ready to get after it! WE LOVED IT. No wall we wouldn't go through for Mr. Heathcott!!

They broke the mold of Bob Heathcott. That's a shame. WE need more Bob Heathcott's. Pat Conacher and Family, Lois Conacher. God Bless