William T. Heenan, 70

ASHLEY FALLS, Mass. — William T. Heenan, 70, of East Stahl Road passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at home.

Born on April 4, 1948, in Schenectady, N.Y., he was the son of the late Thomas and Marion Hayner Heenan. William was raised and educated in New York, having attended Siena College and becoming an accountant for the state of New York for 35 years.  

William married his wife, Claire Gerdes Heenan, in 1975; she passed away in 2013. They cherished spending time together in both the Adirondack and Berkshire Mountains, camping and fishing as often as possible.

William was a former member of the Elks Lodge in Watervliet, N.Y., and an avid supporter of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. William was a "great guy" and a wonderful friend to all who knew him. He loved watching golf and was always busy working on projects around the house. But above all, he was an amazing husband, father and grandfather to Julia's three beloved dogs.

William is survived by his daughter, Julia Heenan and her three dogs, Abigail Jane, Isabella Rose and Suzzie Q, all of Ashley Falls, Mass.; and his caregivers who became family, Miss Beth Crowell, Andy Crowell and their children, Erin, Casey, Andy Jr., and Stephanie and her husband Stephen Rigazio and their son, Alex.

Funeral notice: In accordance with his wishes, services will be private. Donations in memory of William T. Heenan may be made to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life through the Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home, 426 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA. 01230.