Obituary of Mabel Heighton

HEIGHTON, Maria Mabel (Doyle) -88, Pictou.  It comes with sadness that the family of Mabel announce her passing on July 14, 2018.  Born on Iles de la Madeleine on May 5, 1930 to Willy and Zoé (La Pierre) Doyle, she grew up on the Iles, one of seventeen children.  Mom moved to Pictou at an early age, met and married Victor Heighton, and raised their own 5 children between there and Caribou Island, which we all called home.  Mom worked for a while at Michelin Tire and other jobs, but her real passion was baking and cooking, which many can attest to.  She enjoyed her card games with her friends and time spent at the markets.  Mom also treasured time spent with her special friend, Jean Battist.  She was predeceased by her loving husband, Victor; son, Barry; granddaughter, Nicole; brothers and sisters and close friends.  Surviving are children, Diane (Gordie), Gary (Janice), Glen (Kathy) and Brian (Janice).  Grammie will also be missed by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Funeral arrangements are in the care of McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou, where visitation will be held 7-9 PM Tuesday.  Funeral Mass will be held 11 AM Wednesday July 18 from Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, Pictou.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery, with a reception to follow.  Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of choice.  Family flowers only please. Don’t be sad, it’s time to rest. www.mclarenfuneral.ca