Oscar H. “Holly” Heape, 80, of Wareham, died November 16, 2013.  He was the husband of the late Gail N. (Bergeron) Heape and the son of the late James N. and Mary V. (Simms) Heape.

He was born in Charleston, SC and lived in Shelton, CT for many years before retiring to Wareham in 1992.

Mr. Heape served as an Interior Communications Electrician Third Class in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service aboard the U.S.S. Sea Poacher from 1951 to 1955.

He then graduated from the University of South Carolina.

Mr. Heape, an electrical engineer, retired from Norden Systems, United Technologies of Norwalk, CT.

He enjoyed watching the New England Patriots, fishing, digging quahogs, and sailing.

Survivors include his daughters, Heidi Eggerling of Wareham and Holly Dyer of Fairview, MO; a grandson, Dylan Dyer of FL.

His graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Coweeset Cemetery, 875 Pearl St., Brockton.Visiting hours have been omitted.

In lieu of flowers, please bless someone who is in need.

Arrangements are by the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham.