Judy Anne Corkum

Bridgton, ME: Judith Anne Corkum, 65 of Sabattus passed away on Nov. 7, 2026 at Bridgton Hospital following a lengthy and valiant battle with Cancer. Judy was born in Farmington, ME on April 21, 1961, the daughter of Dale and Pauline Collins Corkum. After spending her early years in Livermore Falls, Judy's family moved to Greene, where she attended Leavitt Area H.S., graduating in the class of 1979. While there, Judy excelled on the Leavitt basketball and softball teams. Not long thereafter, Judy started down her life’s path of working with and advocating for adults with developmental disabilities. Judy was respected by her peers and was viewed as being a fierce advocate for the people in her charge, while being loved, praised, and respected by their families and guardians. For the last 38+ years of her life, Judy worked for John F. Murphy Homes in roles as a Direct Support Professional, Team Leader, and at the time of her passing, a Residential Manager Assistant. To no one's surprise, Judy's dedication to the persons she advocated for resulted in her receiving multiple JFM individual certifications, awards, and recognitions. Judy was nominated for some of those awards by the families and guardians of the people she served, and for others by her fellow employees and JFM Management.

Judy possessed an uncanny ability to subtly “work her magic” of nurturing and sustaining life-long bonds with the people she supported as well as her co-workers at JFM. In a never-boastful way, Judy was very proud of her accomplishments and accolades. At the time of her passing, Judy's tenure of 38+ years was the longest for any employee in the history of JFM. Today, she’s smiling down, knowing this distinction has now been passed along to her long-time best friend and co-worker, Dawn Ward. Judy will be dearly missed by all at JFM whose lives she touched and made better.

Away from work, Judy's favorite pastime was golfing in the Ladies League or on weekends with her great friends at Springbrook Golf Course, where she was a member for many years. Judy had many fond memories at Springbrook, including recording a hole in one, which at the time, was the first one made by anyone in her household. From head to toe, Judy was also well known for her vast wardrobe ensemble (especially her golf attire) At the golf course, Judy was affectionately and hands down, always known as being the best dresser. She even marked her golf balls in an unmistakable and unique colorful pattern. Judy's golfing friends and the entire Springbrook family will dearly miss her wide smile. In her idle time, Judy enjoyed being laid back, mainly reading and watching movies on TV. She also very much enjoyed shopping for, and adding to her vast clothing, shoe, and golf attire collections. Judy very much adored her "4-legged child" Kinsey, and spoiled her non-stop.

Surviving Judy is her long-time life partner, Thomas Tiner of Sabattus, her brother Barry Corkum of Sabattus, and nephew Brandon and his family of Lisbon. She was predeceased by both her mother and father. In lieu of flowers, Judy's family and friends kindly request you make a donation in her name to the either New England Cancer Specialists of Lewiston (17 High St. Lewiston) or the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society (Strawberry Ave.) in Lewiston, ME., one of Judy's favorite charities. Our families and friends want to kindly thank the doctors and staff at New England Cancer Specialists as well as those in the Cancer Dept. at CMMC and Bridgton Hospital. Their dedication, compassion, effort, and support were greatly appreciated and did not go unnoticed.

Friends and family are invited to share condolences and memories with the family by visiting Judy’s guest book at www.fortinpinettegrouplewiston.com

A Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026 at the Fortin & Pinette Group, located at 305 Alfred A Plourde Parkway, Lewiston from 4:30-8:00 PM. A short Prayer Service followed by Words of Remembrance by those wishing to speak will take place around 7:00 PM.