Judith Ann Budreau, 75, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. She was born to the late Byron and Frances (Suelzer) Symonds in Fort Wayne. Judith was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She graduated from Holy Cross Nursing School in South Bend and was a Registered Nurse for 46 years before retiring. She enjoyed shopping and every year she attended the Vera Bradley sale.
Judith is survived by her husband of 52 years, Laverne “Vern” M. Budreau; son, Brian (Monica) Budreau; grandchildren, Mitchell and Morgan Budreau; and brothers, Robert and James Symonds. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Steven M. Budreau.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (4500 Fairfield Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46807) with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Klaehn, Fahl, and Melton Funeral Home (6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819) with a Rosary Service beginning at 7:15 pm. Burial will follow at the Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Home and Hospice (http://www.vnfw.org/donate-now/).
