Obituary of Raymond E. Heath

Raymond E. Heath July 25, 1929 – March 23, 2015 Raymond E. Heath, 85, of Pomfret Center, CT passed away Monday morning, March 23, 2015, at Day Kimball Hospital. Born in Craftsbury, VT in 1929, Ray was a dairy farmer for most of his life. He was the First Selectman of the town of Pomfret for eight years and worked as the bus coordinator and head custodian at Pomfret Community School until he retired in 2005. He is predeceased by seven brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife Lurena (Tarr) Heath, sons Russell and C.A., and daughter-in-law Jennifer Heath, all of Pomfret. Also, his grandchildren Lesley Slater (husband Gerald Slater), Heather Stoddard (husband Jeffrey Stoddard), Adam Heath, Kyle Heath (wife Tasha), and Cameron Heath. In addition, his great-grandchildren Mitchell, Matthew, Summer and Mason. Calling hours will be Thursday, March 26, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Smith and Walker Funeral Home 148 Grove St., Putnam, CT. The Funeral will be Friday, March 27, 2015 at 11:00 am, at Smith and Walker Funeral Home. Burial in Abington Cemetery, Abington, CT. Donations in Ray’s name can be made to the Pomfret Senior Center, 207 Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com