GILFORD – Mary J. Heath, 83, of 737 Gilford Ave, died Saturday, March 31, 2012 in her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Lincoln, NH, the daughter of Albert and Viola (Horner) Jarvis. She worked for a number of years for Grants Store in Laconia and also worked as a waitress for Colonial House of Pancakes in Laconia. She lived in Gilford for over 50 years and in recent years wintered in Cocoa, Florida. Mary loved camping and was a longtime lover and owner of Sheep Dogs, owning them for 42 years. She was known as a great cook and a fantastic mother.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Barbara Ann Heath in 1957 and three sisters; Rose Mitchell, Eva Goupil and Anna Belanger.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Herbert Heath of Gilford, three sons; Ed Heath and his wife Judy of Laconia, Jerry Heath of Sebastian, Florida and Ernest Heath and his wife Liz of Horsham, PA., two daughters; Linda Prockter of Pembroke, Anna Price and her husband David of Belmont, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
There will be no calling hours.
Graveside services will be held at 1PM on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in Pine Grove Cemetery in Gilford.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.