Judy V. McKenzie, 77, of Nashua and formerly of Beacon, NY and Fort Pierce, FL, passed away Monday morning, March 7, 2016 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. McKenzie was born in Beacon, New York on September 13, 1938, a daughter of the late Harry Sylvester and Lillian (Caulkin) Tripp. Educated in New York, she was a graduate of Beacon High School Class of 1955. Judy had been employed with I.B.M. (International Business Machines) in East Fiskhill, NY for many years.
An accomplished artist, Judy also loved traveling around the USA and visiting lighthouses. She enjoyed going to flee markets and yard sales and playing cards.
Judy was the wife of the late Junior P. “Mac” McKenzie who died in June 2012; and was predeceased by her son, Robert Grant “Bobby” Adams Jr. who died in 1990; and a sister, Jeanne Joseph in 2003.
Members of her family include her daughters, Lorey Raymond of Beacon, NY and Jill Adams Gage of Nashua; her sons-in-law, David W. Raymond of Beacon, NY and Edward E. “Jody” Gage III of Nashua; three grandchildren, Julius Raymond and his wife Charissa, Brittany Raymond and Ashley Raymond; three great-grandchildren, E.J., David and Jiordyn Quiles; a sister, Evelyn Westbrook of North Carolina; also a niece and nephews.
SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A Graveside Service will take place at Fiskhill Rural Cemetery, Fiskhill, NY where Judy and her husband Mac will be laid to rest on Saturday, April 9th. Friends wishing to express their sympathy may send donations in her memory to the American Diabetes Association, New Hampshire Affiliate, 249 Canal Street, Manchester, NH. A Celebration of Her Life will take place in Nashua at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
