Laurie, Dan, Daniel, Lexie, and family, were so sorry for your loss. We remember Judith as a very special, kind woman.  We are sad we can’t be closer at a time like this.  We love you and hope you find comfort knowing she is at peace.  

Elena. Tom and family

Mom, I can't believe how much I miss you already.  I will miss our daily calls, thanks for all your advice and always being there for me. I will love you forever ❤️
Love, Laurie 

Thinking of you, Grandma, and all the memories. I love you always ❤️

Another day with the ladies making cookies!!

Cookie party with the girls 2019! Merry Christmas!!

Obituary of Judith Lynn May (Judy)

     It is with great sadness that the family of Judith Lynn May announces her passing, on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at the age of 80 years at her home in Hardyston NJ. Judy was always proud of her Irish ancestry and was even born on St. Patricks Day, March 17, 1940. Judy grew up in Newark and Ridgefield Park NJ where she lived until her marriage to Donald May in 1959 at the age of 19. In her teen years Judy demonstrated great talent in art. She even planned to pursue art as a profession until she wed Donald and moved to Fort Bliss, Texas and had 2 children. Judy did return to her artist dreams later in life after her children were grown. She joined the Saco Bay Artists and sold a number of her paintings. Judy loved to travel and visited many American and foreign sights including her beloved Ireland. Judy and Donald took an early retirement and moved to Maine where she loved living at the beach in Saco. As a lifelong animal lover she volunteered countless hours at the Kennebunk Animal Shelter. She eagerly served as a Deacon at the Kennebunk Congregational Church. Judy and Donald since returned to NJ in 2010 to be closer to their family. 
Judy will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 61 years, Donald and her two children, Laurie Tauriello and husband Danny, Gary May and wife Lori.  Judy will also be fondly remembered by her four grandchildren, Kayla Martineau, Matthew May, Daniel Tauriello and Alexis Tauriello.
A Funeral Service in memory of Judy will be held Saturday April 11 at Smith-McCraken Funeral Home located at 63 High Street, Newton NJ with Rev. David Harvey officiating. Due to Social Distancing requirements, services will be held for immediate family only. Interment will follow on Monday April 13 at 11:15am at George Washington Cemetery located in Paramus NJ. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Judy to the Father Johns Animal Shelter in Lafayette NJ. www.Fatherjohns.org

Miss you already Mom!! I know you are with me always. You will always be in my heart. I love you.  Gary

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Judith Lynn May

March 17, 1940 – April 8, 2020

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