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Gertrude A. Heath
1938 - 2025
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1938
DIED
2025
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Gertrude Heath Obituary
Springfield, NH - Trudy Heath - a Mom, Nana, sister, friend, and devoted member of her community died peacefully on November 19, 2025, surrounded by family in Goshen, NH.
She was born on May 25, 1938 in Sunapee, NH, daughter of Urho and Alice (Stone) Anderson.
Trudy graduated from Simonds Free High School (Warner) in 1956 and Plymouth State Teacher College in 1960. She taught for two years in Troy, NH, and 25 years at Newport High School as a business teacher, "loving every minute".
After retiring, she moved to Springfield, NH and so began a deep love for her town and community. Her volunteer work reflected her generous heart, and her belief that small acts of kindness make a huge difference in this world.
A true people person, Trudy had a gift for making connections. She loved conversations, laughter, and time spent with those she cared about. Her family was her greatest joy. She cherished every gathering, every phone call, and every shared story. To her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, she was a steady source of love and support.
Trudy was predeceased by her infant daughter, Donna, her parents, her brother, Frank, and sister, Dorothy. She is survived by three daughters: Judith Izzo (Steve), Jeanne Akpan (Mark), Susan Carpenter (Mike) and 7 grandchildren: Ashley (Hank), Paris, Megan (Travis), Alex (Hernán), Steven, Jillian (Izzy), Brendan; four great grandchildren: Madison, William, Charlotte, Hadley; siblings: Dena, Howard (Cynthia), Robert (Phyllis), William (Sue), and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, December 14 at the Springfield, NH Meeting House, 4 Corners Road, at 11:30 A.M. Private burial will be at Pleasant View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Springfield Historical Society, PO Box 6, Springfield, NH 03284.
To sign an online guestbook please visit www.chadwickfuneralservice.com.
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19 Entries
Deborah Hall (Wood)
November 23, 2025
Trudy was my absolute favorite teacher and she took her students of our class of 1973 out for a nice dinner together. She was always such a sweet lady and I have thought of her several times since I graduated. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss
Richard & Betty Waddell
November 23, 2025
Very sorry to hear of the loss of a Beautiful lady...
Nancy Rafferty
November 23, 2025
R.I.P Trudy. You will be missed by many.
Tammy Peterson
November 22, 2025
RIP Mrs. Heath.
Peggy Simoneau
November 22, 2025
She was an excellent teacher to miss while I was in High School. May she rest in peace
Norma Menard
November 22, 2025
My condolences to the family. She was an inspiration to me in school. First as my Home Ec teacher where she furthered my sewing skills and allowed me in her room whenever I had time. She also taught cooking classes. Then as my teacher for many business classes. Through the years I would run into her at various times and we loved catching up. She was a sweetheart.
Carol (Emery) Dion
November 22, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. Health's passing. I remember her as being a caring person and soft spoken lady. I was a student of hers in the late 60's. She touched so many former students hearts. May she rest in peace.
Elaine Keniston
November 22, 2025
May God assist you in your flight heavenward, Trudy. Saying a prayer for you every day.
Heide Hubert-Menard
November 22, 2025
I am very sorry for her family! Sending Condolences! I knew her when I attended Newport High School in the mid-70s. Mrs. Heath was a wonderful teacher!
Robin King
November 22, 2025
She will be missed by so many people. She was my business teacher in highschool. I took all her classes. I let my classmates know too by sharing her obituary. So many has mades send the thoughts and prayers for her and her family. As well as I'm sending my thoughts and prayers for her and her family. She was my favorite teacher out of the teachers I had in every grade. Rest in peace Mrs. Heath. Your loved by so many of your past students. You were so loved. Fly high with your angel wings.
Jim &Cune Bednar
November 22, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Trudy was a very special person and we will miss her.
Evelyn Roberts
November 22, 2025
Rest in peace Ms. Heath. Your classes that I had was my only enjoyment at Newport Middle High school.
Charleen Kangas Braley
November 22, 2025
Trudy one of a kind wonderful compassionate woman. A wonderful teacher too. Every once in awhile I would run into her in stores in Newport when visiting my mom in Guild or family events. She was a blessing and will be missed greatly.
Grace Patten
November 22, 2025
A very special woman. We will miss you
Joyce Wood
November 22, 2025
Trudy was a beautiful light for so many, amazing, loving and so so much fun to be around. My teenage years wouldn't have been the same without those memories, RIP my friend
John & Tracey MacKenna
November 22, 2025
My family got to know Trudy in 1963 when we bought a home across the brook in Otterville. Over the years as we started our restaurant in New London her sister Doey worked for us. Then Trudy worked with us part time for years as she was well liked teacher (Loved) in Newport NH. (Trudy was one of Tracey’s favorite teachers)
God bless Trudy and her family!!
Howard Avery
November 22, 2025
My condolences to Mrs. heath's family. I enjoyed her classes in High School in Newport. She was a very nice lady and fun teacher. God Bless her soul.
Sherri Moen
November 22, 2025
So sorry for your loss. She was by far my favorite teacher. Newport High School was a better place with her as a teacher.
Sandy Campbell
November 21, 2025
RIP Mrs. heath I will never forget you I have great memories of you and will cherish them for ever always loved you I will miss seeing you around ❤❤❤
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