Judith Poley Walker

Judith P. Walker ( Poley) beloved mother and grandmother of Framingham, MA passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026.  She was 87. She was predeceased by her long time beloved partner, Christoper Nugent, her former husband Barry J. Walker, and her sister Sandra Noymer,  She is survived by her children, Jeff Walker of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Elizabeth Nangle and her husband Rod Nangle of Wellesley MA, Susan Walker of Natick MA, her grandchildren Jacob, Joshua and Juliette, and many cousins and extended family.  She also had several dear friends some recent and many for decades. 

A graduate of Tufts University with advanced degrees from Wheelock College and Harvard Graduate School of Education, Judy was a teacher of young children and adults. She was also a proud graduate of Brookline High School and The Michael Driscoll Elementary School in Brookline. The Driscoll School was special to her and she spoke of it often. 

She was a pioneer in the Childcare industry.  She was the Childcare Advisor, overseeing Childcare Centers at Harvard University, for over twenty years.  She was constantly writing; she was the coauthor of the book: “Women And The Work Family Dilemma”.  She enjoyed researching and chronicling her family history. 

She was lovely, smart, funny, and devoted to family and friends. Her absence is already deeply felt.  

Graveside Service Friday, October 23 at 10:45 at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Judith’s name can be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Center, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston MA 02215 or to Tufts University, 419 Boston Avenue, Medford MA 02155.