Marianna Heath of Sherborn, widow of Gordon B. Heath, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Gage Heath Swanson and Peter Swanson of Framingham, passed away at the age of 97 on May 31, 2013 in Sherborn where she lived for the last 70 years.
Heath was a life-long, well-known horticulturalist, who worked as a grower and designer, founding her own garden design business in the 1960's. She was active in that business up until her death. She was also an avid racing sailor out of Sandy Bay Yacht Club in Rockport MA.
A celebration of her life will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Area Church at First Parish Sherborn, 11 Washington Street, Sherborn MA on Sunday June 30 at 3:00. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Minister's Discretionary Fund - UUAC Sherborn.