1928-2019
SCARBOROUGH - Theresa Meader Judkins passed away on January 1, 2019 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House due to complications related to Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born in Hallowell on March 26, 1928, Theresa was the daughter of Katherine (Arata) and Harold
Melvin Meader. She was raised in Augusta and graduated from Cony High School where she
met her future husband, William Judkins.
On July 30, 1949, Tete and Bill were married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Augusta. They
raised their two children, Bill and Terry, in Augusta, Manchester, and East Winthrop, moving
to Portland in 2008 to be closer to family.
Theresa was a member of the Augusta Country Club where she won several golf tournaments.
She was proud to be a co-founder of the Winthrop Hot Meal Kitchen Program in 1984.
She is predeceased by her parents, sisters Iva DeToma, Gerry McLaughlin, Joanie Hills and
brothers Harold Meader and Paul Dowe.
Tete is survived by Bill, her primary caregiver and devoted, loving husband of 69 years; son Bill
(Tammy), daughter Terry (Bob); grandchildren Jamie Judd (Brandon), Chris Judkins (Rachel),
Tyler Judkins (Maddie), Nicholas Place, and Jordan Place (Rebecca); great-grandchildren
Cameron, Kayla, Cora, Avery, Asher, Graham, Jaxon, and Reese; sister Mary Ann Tartre and
several nieces and nephews.
The family gives special thanks to Theresa’s care team Donna, Traci, Marie, and David of
Hospice of Southern Maine and caregivers Karla, Josie, and April.
Donations may be made in Theresa’s memory to:
Maine Children’s Cancer Program
c/o Maine Medical Center Philanthropy Office
22 Bramhall Street
Portland, ME 04102
Or online at: gofundme.com/mccpwalk10
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 492 Ocean Ave, Portland on Friday, January 11, 2019 at 11 am. Services are under the care and direction of Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland, ME 04103. 775-3763.
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