Gino Gaétan Heppell

A funeral mass was celebrated for Gino G. Heppell of Hawkshaw, NB at St. Simon and St. Jude Catholic Church, Otis Drive, Nackawic, NB on January 9, 2011 with Father Godwin Kalu and Father Donald Savoie officiating. Scripture was read by Gino's cousin, Josee Heppell and his Godchild, Emily Hayward. Prayers of the people were delivered by his brother, Dave Heppell

Gino passed away unexpectedly at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on January 5, 2012. Born at Rimouski, Quebec in 1971, he was a son of Gaétan and Clemence (Pelletier) Heppell. Gino enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, working in the woods and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Gino is survived by his wife, Tammy (Moorcroft) Heppell; two sons, Brandon and Bradley Heppell, both of Nackawic, NB; two God children, Connor McGilvery, Riverview, NB and Emily Hayward, Fredericton, NB; his parents Gaétan and Clemence Heppell, Nackawic, NB; a sister, Kathy Heppell, Riverview, NB; two brothers, Sylvain Heppell (Tammy Norrad), Nackawic, NB and Dave Heppell (Debbie Mailman), Rothesay, NB; four nieces, Ella-Rae, Sheena, Sasha and Emma; nine nephews, Joshua, Joey, Connor, Kaleb, Brady, Kody, Jordan, David and Austin; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Gino was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Clement and Cecile Pelletier and his paternal grandparents, Eugene and Gertrude Heppell.

Interment will be later at St. Simon and St. Jude Cemetery.

For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Gino, the family has suggested the Canadian Mental Health Association or a charity of the donor’s choice.