HEPPELL FUNERAL PLANNING - Key Persons
Robin Heppell's family background is comprised of individuals who have been active in many different areas of community service and who have displayed integrity and great care in their work. Robin's maternal relations have been involved in the funeral profession since 1912 (Egan Funeral Home, Bolton ON) and he represents the family's fourth generation in the business. His mother, Lois and grandmother, Frances Egan are both registered nurses who have practiced in Victoria and Ontario respectively.
After immigrating from England, Robin's fraternal family settled in Victoria in 1929. His grandparents, Edward and Jane Heppell, had three children, Michael, Mary and Thomas. Michael was the general manager of the Victoria & Island Publicity Bureau (now Tourism Victoria). His son, Michael Jr. (Rob's cousin) is the former Fire Chief of Victoria and also achieved the rank of Brigadier General in the Reserve Forces of Canada after commanding the Canadian Scottish Regiment of Victoria. Mary married Clarence F. Tayler and together successfully operated C. Tayler Home Appliance for many years. Robin's father, Tom was a teacher in Greater Victoria for 25 years and retired in 1990. He served a term as President of the Alumni Assoc. of the University of Victoria.