Obituary of Chase Heighton

HEIGHTON, T.R. Chase River John It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Chase Heighton, River John, on September 12, 2024. Chase was born on July 7, 2009, to Travis Heighton and Amanda Rushton. In Chase's younger years he loved playing hockey with the Pictou County Crushers. He started fishing at a young age and grew to love the water and sailing around with his Dad and Grampie. Chase had a beautiful, charismatic smile that made it hard to stay mad at him for very long. He was an avid gamer, a terrible barterer and couldn't hold onto a phone for more than a few days without breaking or losing it. Chase was feisty, strong headed and loved to have fun. He was known by his friends as “Boom Boom”. Chase is survived by his parents, Travis, River John; Amanda, New Glasgow; sisters, Jorja and Ella; paternal grandparents, Marilyn and Keith Heighton, River John; maternal grandparents, Robert Rushton (Wanda), Fox Brook; aunts, Erica Heighton, River John; Morgan Rondelet, Truro; uncle, Rob Rushton, New Glasgow; best friend, Konner Gower (Big Bro) and many cousins and friends. He was predeceased by maternal grandmother, Lynn Marcott (Rondelet). Funeral will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 3p.m. at St. Georges Presbyterian Church, River John. Reception to follow at the River John, Fire Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Chase's name can be made to the IWK, River John Fire Department or a charity of your choice.