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Gertrude M. Healy
Gertrude M Healy, age 84, passed away peacefully Monday, August 25, 2008 at the Connecticut Hospice on the coast of Long Island Sound in Branford. Gertrude was born April 3, 1924, daughter of Walter Markey and Gertrude Marie (Shea) Markey.
Gertrude grew up on City Island, N.Y. and was always proud of the title “Clam Digger” given to the residents. A graduate of Villa Maria Academy in the Bronx, Gertrude attended Franklin School of Professional Arts and became a draftswoman for Jacobs Shipyard that built mine sweepers and PT boats. On August 22, 1944, she had the honor of christening the PT BOAT PT398.
Gertrude married William Healy, a Manhattan College graduate and Navy lieutenant. The couple moved to Danbury and raised two sons, William and Robert. After 30 years in her beloved Danbury community, Gertrude moved to Southbury and sought employment in areas of interest to her. Working at Calico Corners and the Lenox Store, she shared her passion for creating a beautiful home environment. Gertrude was an active volunteer throughout her life, volunteering at the Danbury Court House, the election polls, Welcome Wagon, the Southbury Training School Thrift Shop, and Pegasus, a therapeutic horseback riding stable for handicapped children in Woodbury.
Gertrude became known as “Gigi” (short for Grandma Gertrude) when her first granddaughter was born 25 years ago. “Gigi” was devoted to her granddaughters and would come to their aide at a moment’s notice. Always resourceful and efficient, she often enjoyed the challenge of redesigning a dress or a slip cover! Gertrude passed on her love of the shore and saw to it that her family enjoyed vacation by the sea for decades.
Gertrude’s friends at Heritage Village fondly remember her as one who always anticipated the needs of others right through to the end, whether it was potting flowers for the units or running errands, she attended to the smallest of needs for others. An active member of her church, Gertrude possessed a firm faith in God’s goodness which she reflected to all.
Gertrude is survived by two sons, William and his wife, Suzanne of Bethel and Robert of Southbury; one brother, Walter Markey of Chester, N.J.; and her beloved grandchildren, Robyn, Anna, Heather, Melissa and Christy Rose. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, August 28, 2008 at St. Teresa Church, Woodbury at 10:30 a.m. Following a reception, committal services will take place in St. Mary Cemetery, Bethel. Memorial contributions are requested to be made to the Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405-4906. The Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury is in charge of arrangements.
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Healy, Gertrude M. [Jasper spouse)
[JR: Descretion again. What can I say. If someone thought it was important to mention, then we can pray for them.]
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