Julia «Judy» Marie Ellis
1940-2019
It is with a great sense of loss that the family of Julia
«Judy» Ellis, cherished wife of the late Walter Ellis,
announces her passing which occurred on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at
the Loch Lomond Village. Born on January 20, 1940 in Saint
John, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Elizabeth
(Pitre) Kemp.
Judy was employed as a nurse at St. Joseph’s
Hospital during her early years, having graduated from St
Joseph’s School of Nursing in 1960 as an RN.
Following Walter’s diagnosis with Kidney Disease in 1968, Judy chose
to leave St. Joseph’s and nurse Walter at home on home
dialysis until Walter received his kidney transplant in
1985.
Judy was very involved in her community, having served on
various committees and councils over the years such as the Kidney
Foundation (founding member of the NB branch); Labatts 24 Hour Relay;
the Terry Fox Run; Saint John Track Club (founding member); the Saint
John Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee; Canada Games Track and
Field Meet Director and Mission Staff (1985 and 1989); World Junior
Track and Field Meet Director and consultant (1988 Sudbury Ontario);
and Special Olympics. Judy, along with Walter, was inducted
into the Saint John Sports Hall of Fame in 1995. Her many
awards include the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award, and the 1985 Canadian
Track and Field Official of the Year.
Judy loved walking with her dog Maggie in Millidgeville and
on Harbour Passage, and is sure to be missed by the many friends she
made along her way. Judy took great pride in her home on
Ragged Point Road, and enjoyed her many days spent at the Ragged Point
Beach with her grandchildren Michael and Julia as they grew
up. Judy loved gardening, crafting, and spending time with
her family.
Judy will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Sue Ellis
Loparco (Paul) of Saint John; precious grandchildren, Michael Loparco
(Sara) and Julia Loparco; adored great-grandson, Elliot; sisters,
Elizabeth Steeves (Hart) of Ottawa and Margaret Guay (Albert) of Saint
John; sister-in-law, Inez Kemp of Saint John; as well as many nieces
and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, she was also
predeceased by her brothers, James and Gerald Kemp.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visiting on Wednesday,
February 6, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. In keeping with
Judy’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. A
private graveside service will take place at a later date in Holy
Cross Cemetery.
For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer
Society of NB or the Kidney Foundation of Canada – Atlantic Canada
Branch.
www.BrenansFH.com
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Julia Judy Marie Ellis 19402019..
Décès pour la Ville: Kennebecasis-Valley, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick