Larry Judd, of Upton, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born in North Troy, VT, the son of the late Ralph Judd and Mona (Bradford) Choquette.
He is survived by his wife Diane; a daughter Cathryn Ste.Marie and her husband Peter of North Troy; a son David Judd, also of North Troy; sister Donna Darling and her husband Kenneth of Ellington, CT; sister Sandra Burkard and her husband Allen of Orlando, FL; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 nieces; and 2 nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Ralph Judd.
Upon graduation from North Troy High School, Mr. Judd entered the Air Force and served bravely in Japan and Vietnam. An electrician by trade, he held positions as Facilities Manager at the Providence Hospital in Holyoke, Magnavox Industries in Sudbury, Milford Meadows, and Holy Trinity in Worcester prior to establishing his own business. He also served as Post Commander of the V.F.W. in Upton.
He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed bass and trout fishing, winning numerous trophies in competitions over the years. He loved his family and was happiest when surrounded by his loved ones.
The family would like to extend their grateful thanks and appreciation to Drs. Vijay Kasturi, Eswar Tipirneni, the Palliative Care Team, and the staff of the 6 ICU and 6 West at U Mass Memorial Medical Center for their outstanding care, compassion, and support. Special thanks to Dr. William Walsh, nurses Jane and Faith, and all the staff at the Hematology-Oncology Clinic at the University Memorial Medical Center for all their efforts. You are truly special and we could not have made this journey without you.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to University Memorial Medical Center, UMass Medical Development Office-Cancer Care, 333 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545; or to a charity of one's choice.
Service Details
Funeral services with military honors
will be held Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m.
in the Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home, 45 Main Street, Upton.
Cremation will follow.
Calling hours at the funeral home are Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.