Heather Elizabeth Little

December 8, 1936 - August 18, 2021

With sadness we announce that Mom passed away peacefully at home in Vancouver, BC at the age of 84 years after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 60 years,

Les (Leslie M.), and daughters Anne and Alison (Bill [s]; Mike) and her brother Rod (Robin). She was predeceased by son Jamie. Heather will be dearly remembered by her

5 grandchildren Ben, Megan, JJ (father: Bill); and Andrew and Hayden (mother: Kristi); niece Susan (Mark) and nephew Bruce (Li Wan) and their children, Mairi, Libby, Alex

and Catherine, as well as many dear extended family members, friends, and acquaintances. Heather grew up in Truro, Nova Scotia, the daughter of Charles and Mary

MacLennan, and older sister to Rod. She enjoyed summers in Pictou County. She attended Mount Allison University, graduating with honours in Home Economics. At "Mount A,"

she met Les. Heather and Les graduated from Mount A in 1958 and Les attended Dalhousie Law school. Heather worked as a dietician at Victoria General Hospital in Halifax.

When Les graduated from Dal in 1961, they married and relocated to Ottawa where Heather worked as a dietician at The National Defense Medical Centre Hospital. Daughter

Anne was born at Ottawa Civic Hospital. Moving to British Columbia to pursue Les's career in tax law, and Heather's background in Foods and Nutrition, they settled in Vancouver,

where Heather began lecturing at UBC. Daughter Alison and son Jamie were born in Vancouver. Cherished miniature schnauzer Benji (and later Fergus) joined the family soon

after. The family vacationed at Whistler and Saltspring Island, and Maui, making life-long friends from both Canada and the U.S. Heather contributed in meaningful ways to others'

lives - parenting, teaching, volunteering, social activities, travelling, bridge group and investment club, excelling because of her sharp mind, love of social engagement and

magnetic personality. Heather loved her five grandchildren, sharing her gifts and making special trips to spend time with all of them. Heather was passionately involved with the

family and approached family life and all its joys and challenges with dignity and grace. Those fortunate to know Heather will cherish these memories. A special thank you to

Heather's caregivers and medical personnel who were outstanding in their contributions throughout her illness. A celebration of life will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers,

please consider a donation to BC Children's Hospital. We had a good mother. Rest now, sweet Mama. We love you and will never forget you...XO.