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Wilmer Heath Obituary

Formerly of Newton, passed away October 22, 2007 in Needham, at North Hills Skilled Nursing Facility at the age of 90. Dr. Heath graduated from Boston University with his BA and MD degrees in 1941 and started his internship at Boston City Hospital. With the outbreak of World War II Dr. Heath enlisted in the U. S. Navy. Dr. Heath served State-side and in the Pacific theater attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Upon leaving the Navy, Dr. Heath completed his Internship at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in 1946 and took up private practice in Newton working with Dr. Anton Fried, specializing in Primary Care. In 1952 Dr. Heath began a solo office practice from his home in Newtonville, until 1969 when he moved to the Newton-Wellesley Medical Building. In 1976 Dr. Heath was instrumental in founding Newton-Wellesley Internists, a group of 5 physicians practicing in Internal Medicine. In total Dr. Heath spent more than 40 years in the practice of medicine before retiring to Millis, and subsequently to North Hill. Even in retirement Dr. Heath never lost his passion and love of medicine and the care of people in need. Dr. Heath is survived by three sons: Jeffrey Heath, Dr. Stephen Heath and Todd Heath; three step-children Charles Diman, Alice Pratt and Margaret Diman; 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 PM Thursday, November 1st, at the J. S. Waterman & Sons & Waring Funeral Home, 592 Washington St., WELLESLEY CENTER. Services will be held at the Funeral Home at 10 AM on Friday, November 2nd, followed by internment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley. J.S. Waterman & Sons & Waring Wellesley781-235-4110

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 26 to Oct. 28, 2007.

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John barrows

December 10, 2022

Noreen Monaghan

November 4, 2007

Dr. Heath was truly a gentleman and he will be missed. I previously worked at North Hill and enjoyed seeing him living a great life. Love and Prayers, Noreen

Peter Coppola

October 29, 2007

Dr. heath was my physician in the 60's and up until his retirement.He was a great man and a great physician.

dorothea atallah-hanes

October 27, 2007

Dr. Heath,you were such a fine gentleman and organist. I loved to hear your music and it was a joy to work for you. You will be greatly missed. Working with you in the office was rewarding. I will miss you
dorothea atallah

Janet Nichols

October 27, 2007

Dr. Heath was more than a doctor to
us, he was a friend. We loved him
dearly.

Janet and Mary Nichols, Newtonville

Mike Casey

October 26, 2007

Dr. Heath,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Brian Gilmore

October 26, 2007

Tommy was a good listener, perhaps that is why he was a good and well-appreciated family physician. He was very helpful during some trying medical periods in the life of my second family. Loved by his family and by his patients and friends--what a wonderful testimony -- his controbutions to the commuinty will be deply missed.

Martha Bess Perkins

October 26, 2007

Uncle Tommy Doctor came into my life when he married my favorite Aunt Betty. Tommy always had a wonderful twinkle and sparkle in his eye. There was a bright light behind those sweet eyes. All the wonderful memories of my family and Uncle Tommy,Aunt Betty and kids are fond and loving thoughts I will always cherish. I sm so sorry to hear of his passing but he is with the angels and Aunt Betty now.
Love,
Martha Bess

Robert Butterworth

October 26, 2007

We are grateful for the good care Dr. Heath took of us from the time we arrived in Newton in 1961 until he retired. We mourn his passing.

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