Obituary of Judith Eileen Read
Read, Judith "Judy" Eileen (nee Paxton)
Judy passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 5, 2019 at the CKHA-Chatham Campus, at the age of 69.
She was the oldest child of the late Bill (2005) and Donna (2013) Paxton.
Loving mother of Sheri VanSickle, Jennifer Read and Jeffrey Read, all of Chatham.
Mariah, from your birth, to Grandma's last days, you were the beat of Grandma's heart and the sparkle of her eye. Grandma loved you so, so much (Bummy).
Sadly missed by her grandchildren, who were the light of her life; Alicia, Tyson (Laura), Elijia, Christian, Jaylynn and Jeremiah.
Judy will also be missed by her former husband and friend, Carl Read.
Dear sister of Bev Beausejour, Carol (Leo) Heuvelmans, Ron (Tammie) Paxton, Steve Paxton, Rick (Joy) Paxton and Lynn and (Ron) Batten, and sisters-in-law, Diane and Kathy.
She will be fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her brothers, Brian (2012) and Bob (2015).
As staying with Judy's wishes there will be no visitation.
A private graveside service will be held in Maple Leaf Cemetery.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at the New St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 8314 St Andrews Line, Chatham, ON.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, ON.
Donations in memory of Judy to the Diabetes Association, The Cochlear Implant Program or the C-K Animal Rescue would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519-351-2040
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