Boston – Mary L.Judd, 69, of Hartford, Maine, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 4, 2018, with her family by her side. She was a devoted wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend who was loved by so many. She was born in Harrington, Maine on May 27, 1949, the daughter of the late Marjorie (Lawrence) and Neal Kennedy. Mary was educated in local schools and graduated from Central High School in East Corinth, Maine. She started studying to become a Veterinary Assistant, moving from her home town, to begin working for Dr. Gallagher at The Lewiston Veterinary Clinic. She married Nelson S. Judd of Turner on August 24, 1974 and started a new career working at Callahan Brothers where she was employed for almost 20 years. They raised two children enjoying life together until Nelson’s passing away in 2005. She later worked as a long-term administrative clerk for Gendron & Gendron, followed by Channel 10, TD Bank and most recently Deluxe (aka FISC). Mary enjoyed morning coffee with her girlfriends, loved horses, watching animated movies and playing piano in a country band. She wrote several poems and song lyrics, some of which were sent out for publishing. She was also well known for her homemade donuts.
Mary is survived by one daughter: Cindy Fournier and her husband, Robert, and stepson Sean of Leeds, one son: Michael Judd and his companion Vanessa, his son Damian and their daughter Berlynn, one brother: Lawrence Kennedy, his daughter Letitia, his wife Gloria and their son Patrick, one nephew: Stephen Coit and one niece, Diane Riddle and several extended family members. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband: Nelson S. Judd and her sister: Marilyn Burnell.
Visitation will be held at The Fortin Group/Plummer Merrill Funeral Home in Auburn on Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 11:00 AM followed by the committal service at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary’s memory to: The Buckfield Historical Society in care of the Fortin Group Funeral Home. You are invited to offer your condolences and share fond memories with the family by visiting Mary’s guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.
A Service of The Fortin Group/Plummer Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, Maine 04210. 783-8545.
