DE VEBER, Heather Frances Evelyn - Passed away peacefully, on June 21, 2021, surrounded by loving family on the summer solstice.
Up until a few months earlier she had been her usual active self, curtailed somewhat by the pandemic which allowed her to spend more time with family.
Beloved mother of Scott and Hilary (David), attentive and loving “Nana” to Gabriel, Heath and Celeste.
Former wife of George de Veber, Nephrologist at Toronto Western Hospital.
Steadfast sister to Leslie (Kinoshita) and Joanne (Knowlton).
Heather grew up in the Davisville area of Toronto and attended Davisville PS, Oriole Park Junior PS, and Forest Hill Junior PS.
As a teenager, she moved to Lawrence Park, and attended Lawrence Park HS. After graduation, she went on to study at Huron College at Western University.
Heather was a community activist and was passionate about protecting heritage buildings and preserving neighbourhood character. Her legacy includes helping to preserve the Rosedale subway station and adjacent park.
She was a great supporter of the TTC, the Toronto Public Library, TVO and other public institutions.
She was also active in the Rosedale United Church community where she attended services with her family.
Heather will be remembered for her energy, sense of humour, vibrant style, generosity towards others and appetite for adventure.
Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Princess Margaret Hospital and the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care.
Funeral and celebration of life arrangements will be delayed due to the pandemic. Details will be available later. Heather will be laid to rest with her former husband George.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Birds Canada (http://birdscanada.org/in-memory).
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