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Joan Heigh Obituary
Joan Marie Heigh (Colsey), 92 of Linwood, NJ, passed away quietly on July 18, 2024. Joan was born on May 13, 1932 in Newark, NJ. She has been a resident of Linwood for 56 years. She graduated from Camden Catholic High School in 1950 and then obtained a degree in English from Immaculata College in 1956. Joan was the co-editor of her yearbook. She married Richard Heigh on January 18, 1958. Joan was a loving wife and mother of four children. Joan worked as a copy writer and catalog editor for Spencer Gifts. She also performed freelance writing and editing. Joan was a past member of the Parish Council of Our Lady of Sorrows Church and edited their newsletter, "The Parish Press" for many years. She was a past member and president of the Seashore Toastmistresses Club and on the board of the Sarah West Leeds Foundation. Joan loved to ski, play tennis, and read. Joan is survived by her daughters, Linda Brewin (Charles) and Barbara McGlynn (Francis); her son, Richard Jr; her five grandchildren, Michael Pansa, Daniel Pansa, Amanda Mulderrig (Ryan), Devan Bates (Eric), and Corey Madara (Mark); and her three great-grandchildren, Hallie, Gavin and Garrett whom she adored. They will all miss her dearly. She is predeceased by her husband, Richard; her daughter, Carol DiBruno; and her twin brother, William Colsey.
A viewing will be held on Friday, July 26th from 6 to 8 p.m., at George H. Wimberg Funeral Home, 1707 New Rd., Linwood. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated the next day, Saturday, July 27th at 11 a.m., with a viewing beforehand from 10 to 11 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrow Church in Linwood. Interment to follow at Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery, Estell Manor. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Joan's name to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be extended to the family at ghwimberg.com.
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Alane Dietrich-Dunn
July 30, 2024
SO very sad to hear of Mrs. Heigh's passing. My mother loved her and Mr Heigh. I know my mom is waiting there with a cocktail to greet her.
Sister Elaine George, IHM
July 26, 2024
We shared delightful conversations encompassing a wide range of topics.
Nancy Jansen
July 23, 2024
Oh, Joan, all of those tomatoes which I brought you over the years are surely missing you! You always had a smile upon your face and always in a good mood. You are a true blessing to all of us, and we'll miss you. But now perhaps you and your hubby are re-united again, at least I hope so! I remember sneaking up to your office when we worked at Spencer Gifts and you gave me a cigarette. Oh, those were the days so long ago! Take care, cutie!
Love,
Nancy Jansen
Carl J. Riley
July 23, 2024
Joan was my mom's college roommate and lifelong friend. I have many fond memories of our families' ski weeks together at Pico Mountain in Vermont. Real nice lady with a wonderful sense of humor. She'll be deeply missed.
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