Obituary of Catherine R. Heath

Catherine R. Heath, beloved mother & grandmother, passed away on Feb. 28, 2010, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. She was the widow of John T. Heath. Kitty was born in New Britain on Jan. 4, 1914, the daughter of Paul and Katherine Robinson. She lived in New Britain her entire life, the last 68 years in her home in the Belvedere section. She and her late husband were among the founding members of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Kitty worked for several years at Maple Hill Convalescent Supply Co. and retired form the Grove Hill Medical Center at the age of 80. She is survived by her children, Kathleen and Dick Percival of Kensington, John Heath of Concord, NC and Robert and Anne Heath of Southington. Kitty was the beloved grandmother of John Percival and his fiancée Sue Dann, Steven and Robin Percival, Scott and Lisa Percival, James and Roeshelle Percival, Kristin and James Ellette and Meggin Heath. She was also the cherished great grandmother of 13 beautiful great grandchildren. Kitty enjoyed many happy times with her extended family Jagoda and Victor to whom we are deeply grateful for their devoted and loving care. A special thanks to the visiting nurses and Hospice nurses for their compassionate care. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 4 at 9:00 AM at the Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Sq. New Britain with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Calling hours will be Wednesday, March 3, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1755 Stanley St. New Britain, CT 06053.