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Leonard Heath Obituary
Waterville
Leonard A. Heath, 67, of Stafford Ave., passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013, at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Utica. He was born January 9, 1946, in Utica, a son of the late Leonard O. and Clara Gorton Heath, and received his education in Waterville schools. On April 25, 1972, Leonard married Helga E. Kaiser in Waterville. She predeceased him on May 5, 1996. Leonard was a self-employed dairy farmer. He was of the Episcopal faith. Surviving are a stepson and daughter-in-law, Michael and Linda Kaiser, of Oriskany Falls; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lea and Don Karecki, of Tulsa, OK, Bea Greene, of Garland, TX, and Donna and Gardner Callanen, of Industry, PA; step-grandchildren, Jennifer Chapman, of Morrisville, and Kala Kaiser, of Oriskany Falls; his special friend, Norman Lyke; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2013, from the Kloster-Northrop & Bentz Funeral Home, 210 E. Main St., Waterville. Interment will be private in the Graham Cemetery, Hubbardsville. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Friday from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Waterville Volunteer Ambulance. To send a condolence or sign the Book of Memories online, go to: www.klosternorthropbentz.com
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April 18, 2013
I was Leonard's veterinarian for many years. He and his wife took me into their home on many occasions and fed me lunch at their table. He was a rough tough guy and if he saw a weakness in you, watch out. One day as I approached the milk house to check some cows, he came out to greet me. He took my hand and shook it. I shook back, but he didn't let go. Then he started to squeeze harder. I looked at him and he had a sly grin on his face. So I squeezed back more.. Neither of us said a word for two minutes, then he dropped to his knees and let go. After that, I was his friend, and he never gave me a hard time again. I will always appreciate the fellowship and lunches he and his wife generously offered me. He taught me some lessons in life, and in veterinary medicine. Some times the school of hard knocks teaches you things that no university will ever be able to do. Rest in peace my friend. Dan Gilchrist
Jeff Case
April 17, 2013
I always made a point to talk to Leonard when I saw him. I enjoyed our conversations and will miss seeing his big ol grin. I would like to express my sympathy to his family.
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