Heber Calvin Wheaton was born on Feb 7, 1938. At the age of 19, Heber and Ruby were married on Dec.18, 1957. They moved to Frederickton shortly after from Carmanville. They raised and cared for 3 children who then had 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Heber worked in various areas such as a heavy equipment operator, fisherman, guide and lumber wood cutting. His heart belonged in the woods hunting moose and trapping. He loved his home-made Newfoundland foods such as jam on bread, a fry-up of moose, beans with a cup of tea and a molasses bun. He loved to have a good chat with his buddies, to visit around the harbour and any chance to get to Sheffield Lake to his cabin with da boys. Heber is predeceased by his parents Alex & Jessie May; Brothers Jose, Gerald, Newton, Brett and wife of 59 years Ruby Harvey. Leaving to mourn; brothers Herbert (Mary-Ann), Lewis (Julia), Carl; Sisters Marie, Mary ( Neil); Daughters Wanda (Ches) Woolfrey, Sharon (Craig) Harnett , Tammy (Wade Walsh) Wheaton, 6 grandchildren Angela, Alaina, Amy, Alicia, Abagail, Alyssa and 4 great grandchildren Nathan, Chayse, Lincoln and Charlie. Heber passed away suddenly in James Paton Memorial Hospital on Friday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2017. He was surrounded by family and loved ones as his earthly journey ended and he left to be with his beloved wife Ruby. Donations in memory of Heber can be made to the Canadian Diabetic Association of Newfoundland.