Robert L. Heaton, 84, of Lake Placid, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday evening December 13, 2011 at his residence. He was born on October 16, 1927 in Warwick, RI to parents Alfred and Elva (Colwell) Heaton. Mr. Heaton served his country in the US Navy as a ships radio operator during both WWII and Korea. Robert was a retired manager from Eastern Airlines with thirty years of service in the avionics department. He was a ten year volunteer as a communications officer with the Civil Defense in Homestead. He moved to Lake Placid 18 years ago from Homestead. Mr. Heaton enjoyed working with his computers and his ham radios and loved spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Heaton was a member of the Lake Placid Elks Lodge 2661 and the Highlands County Amateur Radio Club and was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Heaton is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Gerry; daughters, Linda H. Ruiz and Diane K. Dawson; sons, Robert L. Jr., and Richard Allen Heaton; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends 1:00 PM till 2:00 PM Thursday December 22, 2011 with funeral services to celebrate Robert's life following at 2:00 PM at the Scott Funeral Home 504 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, with Rev. Fred Ball officiating. Military honors by the VFW Post 4300 honor guard will follow the service at the Oak Hill Cemetery. Words of comfort to the family and a video tribute can be seen of Robert by visiting www.scottfuneralservices.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Scott Funeral Home, Lake Placid, 465-4134.