It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Heather Ann Freeman, age 67, of Amherst, NS. Heather passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Sunday, September 14th, 2025.

Born in Amherst, she was a daughter of Gerald Freeman and the late Carolyn (nee Hayward) Freeman. 

Heather will be dearly missed by her partner, Gregory Cruickshank, Amherst; father, Gerald Freeman, Amherst; sisters; Janet (Steve) Mittl of Essex Junction, Vermont, and Pamela (Glenn) Brown of Agawam, Mass. as well as a nephew, Keenan Mittl and a niece, Paige Mittl both of Salt Lake City, Utah.  

Heather spent her childhood years on the family farm, Elmport Farm, in West Amherst and at the age of 11 moved with her family to the United States.  She received a Master of Science in Psychology from Springfield College and then a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Westfield State University.  Heather’s career focused on Accounting and Logistics.  In October of 2011 she returned to Amherst to help her father.  Heather enjoyed reading mystery novels, gardening, clamming and fishing at Moose River and helping her father with the Amherst Farmers Market.

Heather was predeceased by her mother Carolyn.

Arrangements are under the care and supervision of Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church Street, Amherst, NS (902-667-8777), where cremation has taken place.  There will be no services at this time.   

Donations in Heather's memory may be made to Maggies Place Cumberland or After the School Bell Food Program - Amherst.  

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook Page.