Hugh J. Heasley

Hugh J. Heasley, through unstinting service to God and his fellow man, made a great impact on the life, culture and welfare of his home community, Canada and internationally.

He was awarded the Canadian Armed Forces Distinguished Service Order, the Victoria Decoration by the Canadian Army Service Corps, which he represented at the 50th anniversary ceremonies at Vimy Ridge, the Canada Service Medal, and the Croix de Guerre by the French government.

Heasley was named K-W Citizen of the Year in 1959, was awarded three of scouting’s top honours, and a promontory at Everton Scout Forest was named after him. He served on the board of Rotary International as director from Canada and a park in Lakeshore Village was named Heasley Park by the Rotary Club. He served in an executive capacity the Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Red Cross, the K-W Federated Charities, the K-W YMCA, the Art Gallery, the K-W Symphony Orchestra Association, the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, and his service on the Advisory Board of St. Mary’s Hospital led to the naming of Heasley Hall in his honour.