O’Leary, Judy
Anne. It is with profound sadness that we announce the
unexpected death of Judy O’Leary, age 81, on May 10th, 2025
at St. Martha’s Hospital surrounded by her family and
friends.
Born in Pictou she was the
daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret Hudson.
Judy was the anchor of her family. She treated her grandchildren and
great grandchildren as if they were her own. She was happiest when
surrounded by her loved ones at home in Purl Brook with good food and
a house full of laughter. In most recent years, she liked to spend her
days at The Royal Canadian Legion, a place very close to her and her
late husband, Paul’s heart where she faithfully helped out
with the Remembrance Day wreath and Poppy Campaign. Her dedication to
The Legion’s mission will not be forgotten. Mom was a
sharpshooter in the dart world but was very humble when taking home a
box full of trophies at the year dart banquets. Mom very much missed
her job at the Superstore Garden Center. Her knowledge of gardening
still made people stop her and ask her for her advice on a shrub or a
tree etc many years after she had to give up her position due to
health issues.
She is survived by her
children: Steve (Ann), Antigonish; Keitha (Joe), Antigonish; Craig
(Sarah), North Bay; grandchildren: Alyssa (Mike),Jared (Jenna),Bailey
(Cameron) great grandchildren: Jeslyn, Jason; sisters Joan, Truro,
Cheryl (Roddie) Ontario, brother Alton (Carolyn), Antigonish and her
best friend Barb, Antigonish.
She was welcomed
with open arms by her predeceased parents Clarence and Margaret
Hudson; brothers Johnny, Floyd, and Kenny; and the love of her life
her husband, Paul; a reunion which she has been waiting for since the
day he died.
The family would like to thank
the doctors and nursing staff at St. Martha’s hospital for
their kindness and compassion to Judy and her
family.
There will be no visitation by
request. A graveside service will be held at St.
Patrick’s Cemetery, Lochaber on Friday May 16, 2025 at
1:30pm. Reverend Peter Smith presiding.
Donations in memory may be made to The Royal Canadian Legion Arras Branch #59, Antigonish. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish. Online condolences www.clcurry.com