I met Judy thru the Halatsis family.   I will miss the fun lunches by the water or at parks.  She is a beautiful lady inside and out.  Her heart of gold will forever be with all of us here on earth.  We will meet again in Heaven my friend. My condolences to all the family and friends.  RIP Judy.

Judy is my mother. The most beautiful woman in the world, both inside and out, Yes she was Pretty! She was Very talented, creative, artistic, intelligent, ingenuitive, and had such good taste for everything. Mostly she had a good kind heart, a jovial personality and was so fun to be around! Her caring and nurturing brought me through my rather sickly childhood with affection and mindful health.  When I was very small she had gone through a life threatening illness, her parents Rex and Beth took the best care of both of us, her positivity and good nature got her through it all.. she never gave up! She was strong and brave. I was so blessed to have a playful positive soul to guide me through all the bumps and scrapes and akwardness of childhood, I had great education, always attending to and helping me with studies, and encouraging the best from me. She was always quick to point out my strong points and gently lead me to the right direction and suppliment my education with lots of fun extracurricular activities.  I learned good morals, values and strong work ethic, which was a feat considering my natural tendency to dream and play in my own world. Mom set an example!
 Between She and my Dad Gary, both my sister Sandy and I were brought up well and provided for,  Family 1st! 
 As an adult, I had a good friend in my mom, we could talk about things for hours.. anything.  There with good advice and understanding when I was afraid, and much praise when I achieved. Judy took much pride in her family as any one can tell that!  Mom and I even worked together- that was good times! Judy was a diligent worker, excellent with her craft in offset lithography.. taught me a thing or two.. and even as I went back to college in my late thirties, she'd quiz me on my engineering terms while I was running the binding machines. There were no limits to her love! I'm grateful to God for such a fine woman as my mother Judith. I'm going to miss her till I see her in heaven. Love You Mommy!


Remembering a life long friendship that ignored miles of separation at times is bitter sweet.  Judy, Kathy and I struggled through school from Von Stuben to Osborn High School.  Our lives intersected with love over years.  She was a truely kind Spirit.  Prayers for her dear Gary and family.  She guarded them with all of her abilities.  I'm thinking of all of the summer fun at her parents pool as we grew up.  I'll miss you Jude and will see you in heaven.

My heart go's out to Gary and your family i can just see her know she was always sharing whats going on with her kids and grandkids at family gathering and always sending me Christmas cards with her grandkids in them i loved getting them we will miss you Judy .

R.I.P.  we will miss you and love you always love tom and brenda mercer.


I have known and loved Judy for more than 70yrs! Her family of origin was one of the kindest I have ever known in my life. They allowed our VERY LARGE family to swim in their pool and jump on their trampoline, as long as we had an adult along for the entire time we were there. Judy, Gary, and I (with others) cleaned the pool every year! It was "YUCKY" with dead birds, worms (dead and alive, ) slimy, green water, and many more unidentified, outdoor "things." Gary and Judy remembered my rubber-feeling bathing suit that I would pull out, allow water to enter, and let go. The water would release upward, making a big spout! FUN! Judy and our then-husbands had a lot of fun on beaches. We'd make a fire and had a huge kettle in which to put water. It would get hot/boiling after a long time. We'd throw cobs of corn into the water and wait for them to get warm. We'd eat for hours! YUM!!  I was so happy that (after the Vietnam war and a divorce) she and Gary got married! Only family members had been invited to the dinner afterward, so, I "crashed" it.  I had known Judy and Gary throughout our lives and just COULDN'T miss this happy event!(More later) 

Memorial Visitation

Gary Grant

Kristen Drozdowski

Sandra (James) Starkey

She is also survived by her grandchildren: Jasmin Liebisch, James Starkey, Victoria Starkey; great-grandchildren: Anastasia and Keira Johnson; and brother: Brian Drulard. Judy was preceded in death by her parents: Rex and Elizabeth Drulard and sister: Linda Croteau. Also left to cherish her memory are her much loved lifelong friends and nephews.

OBITUARY

Judith Ann Grant

August 2, 1945 – April 22, 2019

Kaul Funeral Home

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