Ella Mae Snyder Judge

Age 88, formerly of Needham, Quincy, Cape May, NJ and Philadelphia, PA, died November 9, 2007 in West Chester, PA. She was born on July 20, 1919 in Philadelphia, PA. She was married for 49 years to her late beloved husband, Charles A. Judge. Beloved mother of Charles Judge III of Prince Frederick, MD, James Judge of Farmington, CT, Anne Groener of Norwalk, CT, Mary Whidden of Marshfield, John Judge of Malvern, PA and Margaret Judge Doherty of Quincy. She also mentored 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her grandson, Christopher Judge Groener. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, Monday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph's Church, Needham, at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-7 PM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ella's memory to St. Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SD 57326, www.stjo.org/index.cfm?cat=97 She was a member of St. Joseph's Church choir in Needham, an avid reader and lifelong learner, gardener, late life watercolorist, and a never ending source of loving and kind advice on life. Ella's love of the arts, literature and music sustained her in her final decades. Her spiritual life was deep and rich. Her open door policy reflected her open heart towards people. She lived her faith and volunteered with many faith-based organizations throughout her life. Online guestbook and directions at www.gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Needham781-444-0687