Judith M. Heath

Judith M. Heath, age 64, of Thomson, Illinois, died on Tuesday, August 5, 2009, at her home in Thomson. Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Judith was born September 29, 1944, in Willimantic, Connecticut, the daughter of Emile William and Marianne Burnice (Wells) LeBlanc. She graduated from high school in Mansfield, Connecticut. Judith married Robert Heath on May 16, 1989, in St. Augustine, Florida.Judith worked as a Certified Nurses Assistant in Connecticut and Florida before moving to Thomson with Robert. Together they were the owners of BJ’s Resale in Thomson. Judith and Robert regularly attended yard sales, flea markets, and antique sales. Judith loved antiques and collectibles, and it was more of a way of life than a hobby. Judith is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband, Robert Heath of Thomson, Illinois; two daughters, Teresa Rampulla of Central City, Connecticut, and Lisa (John) Rampulla – Grady of Hampton, Connnecticut; one son, Jeffery Rampulla of Willimantic, Connecticut; two grandsons, Jacob Rampulla and Michael Grady; one sister, Joyce Burber of Connecticut; one brother, Dwayne LeBlanc of Connecticut; and her loving pets, Dolly and Molly. Judith was preceded in death by her parents, and adopted mother, Hilda LeBlanc.