Birth June 5, 1937
Death Nov. 26, 2024
Montpelier, Vermont
Details of service
Family and friends of Heather Moz will gather to celebrate her life and share memories of this remarkable woman, who touched so many lives as mother, grandmother, godmother, friend, singer, and therapist. The celebration will take place at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier on May 31, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
A beautiful and beloved voice has been stilled. Heather Merryman Moz of Montpelier passed away on November 26, 2024. She was 87 years old.
Heather’s childhood was hard, but when she raised her own daughter, Melinda, she built a wonderful extended family to surround her child and herself with love. As a single mom, Heather battled cancer while getting her master’s degree in social work and practicing as a highly effective therapist and life coach, helping many people change their lives for the better. She bestowed on her clients her focused attention and boundless compassion.
She was a gifted vocalist who thrilled audiences throughout Central Vermont, particularly at the Unitarian Church, where she sang gospel, jazz and contemporary music for many years. She loved a good book, a bargain, dogs and the sound of waves lapping on the beach.
She will be especially missed by her daughter and her grandkids, Avery and Jekyll; her goddaughters Sarah Lawton and Corinna Jordan; and her dear friends Joan, Rebecca, Henrietta, Carolyn, Clarke, Alex, and Page. She was predeceased by her parents, Philip and Frances Merryman, brothers Michael and Philip, and son-in-law Michael Knight. Her family is incredibly grateful for all the friends who enabled her to live in her home until she died.
Donations in Heather’s memory can be made to Race Forward or to the Montpelier Community Gospel Choir.
