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Glen W. Heath

Published: August 26, 2016 18 Condolences

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1940 – 2016

Grosvenordale – Glen W. Heath, 75, Riverside Dr., died Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Betty (Warren) Heath. Born in Burlington, VT, he was the son of the late Wayland and Eva (Brown) Heath.

Mr. Heath served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked as a truck driver for Trainor Transportation, and drove a bus for Foxwoods. He was a certified diesel technician and worked as a diesel mechanic for the Killingly Department of Education. He was a member of the Community Fire Department and Fire Police. Glen was also a member of the Danielson Elks, the American Legion, and the Webster Council of the Nipmuc Tribe. He was a communicant of the Living Faith United Methodist Church and a Life member of the Killingly-Brooklyn Ambulance. Glen enjoyed football and sports. He collected John Deere tractors and liked to work with his hands, always tinkering with anything mechanical. He was especially proud and loving to his family.

In addition to his wife, Glen is survived by his sons, Frank Heath of Grosvenordale, Jesse Heath and his wife Tammy of Thompson, Timothy Heath and his wife Cherie of N. Grosvenordale, and John Heath and his wife Jessica of Grosvenordale; his daughter, Tina Tetreault and her husband James of Putnam, his brothers, Bert Heath of Quinebaug, Chester Heath of FL, Melzer Heath of Putnam, and Frank Heath of Putnam; his sisters, Patricia Labonte of FL, Evelyn Preston of Putnam, Corinne Duquette of Putnam, Lorraine Adam of Thompson, and Joyce Lefevre of Central Village; thirteen grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers, the late Roy Heath, Wayland Heath, Jr., and Calvin Heath; and his sister, the late Linda Ball.

Relatives and friends are invited to a graveside service at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2016 in West Thompson Cemetery followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. in the Living Faith United Methodist Church, 53 Grove St., Putnam, CT. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Betty Heath, Burlington, CT, Foxwoods, Frank Heath, Gilman Funeral Home, Glen W. Heath, Jessee Heath, John Heath, Killingly Dept. of Education, Killingly-Brooklyn Ambulance, Living Faith United Methodist Church, North Grosvenordale, Putnam, Timothy Heath, Tina Tetreault, Trainor Transporation, United States Army, Vietnam, VT, Webster, West Thompson Cemetery

Condolence Messages

  1. Tina and Jay Tetreault

    August 26, 2016 at 11:46 am

    Dad, you will be loved and missed always. Love, Tina and Jay

  2. Ruth Kimball

    August 26, 2016 at 11:58 am

    It is with a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Glen Heath. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
    My sons, Joseph and Jason Heath were blessed with a loving and caring grandfather the called Poppa. He will truly be missed.

  3. Evelyn Preston

    August 26, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    My deepest sympathy to Bette and her entire family.

  4. Leon Renaud 1

    August 26, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    Sorry for your loss to the entire Heath family. “Chief” and Betty you have always had a special place in our hearts . Chief you are spoken of often and with love in our family .

  5. Kim Lumbra

    August 26, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    Deepest sympathy to the whole family.
    Love Kim and Ken Lumbra

  6. Jim/ brinda conroy

    August 26, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you Tim and cherish and your family.

  7. terri skeens

    August 26, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    So sorry for your loss

  8. Michele and Rick Vandale

    August 26, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    Dear Betty and family,
    I’m so sorry to hear of Glen’s passing. My thoughts and prays are with you and your family at this time.

  9. Miranda

    August 26, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    Love you pops.

  10. Karen Weir

    August 26, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    You be deeply missed Uncle Glen. My thoughts and prayers to my Aunt Betty an all her family, my cousins love you all

  11. Patricia LaBonte

    August 26, 2016 at 6:52 pm

    Betty and family so sorry for your loss. Glen will be missed by us all. Love Pat & Skip and Eva and Greg.

  12. Mary and Manny ferreira

    August 26, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    So sorry for your lost our prayers for peace are with you .

  13. Kelly & Glen Curtis

    August 26, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    We are very sorry for your loss, Our prayers go out to the entire Heath family

  14. Linda Rouillard

    August 26, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    Betty we are all sorry for the loss of your loving husband and wonderful patriarch of your family. God bless you all! Hold tight to all of your family in your time of grief, and help each other heal.

  15. Junior Person

    August 27, 2016 at 11:28 pm

    I am very sorry for your loss.

  16. Cierra-Jade Heath

    August 29, 2016 at 10:24 am

    I love you Poppa and I miss you and always will❤️

  17. Joe & Deb Lamiotte

    August 30, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    So very sorry Betty. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  18. Patricia Sheldon / Tricia's Hairstyling

    September 11, 2016 at 10:52 am

    Betty and family, so very sorry to read about your husband/ dad. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

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