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Judith Koch Obituary
July 1, 1937- April 19, 2011
GRAY -- Judy Koch, 73, of Gray, passed after a short battle with cancer.
She was born Judith A. Dowling in Westbrook on July 1, 1937, the daughter of Silvia E. King and Raymond S. Dowling. She was first married to Charles A. Chamard in the 1950s having four children from this union. She was married for the second time to Melvin J. Koch in 1967 and had her fifth child.
Judy deeply loved her family, friends and animals. She was a bus driver for SAD 15 for 35 years. Judy also prided herself on her business, Still Pines Kennel. Her aspiration was to raise 50 champions and she surpassed that goal.
She is survived by her brother, Herbert Farnsworth; and her children, Debra J. Heatley, Stephen M. Chamard, Tammalyn Turner, Kimberly J. Cuff and Lisa M. Hayward. She leaves behind nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial visitation will be held on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Rd., Gray, where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home, Gray.
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Memories and Condolences
for Judith Koch
Shannon Jones
April 27, 2011
Judy was my bus driver through the sixth grade and I was overjoyed to see that she was still driving the bus when my son entered kindergarten in 1998! I was saddened to hear that she had passed and my heartfelt sympathies go out to all those who knew and loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Melinda Dorazio
April 27, 2011
Judy, you will be deeply missed by all your dog show friends. We will miss seeing you at the dog shows. But, you will remain in our hearts forever.
BEST IN SHOW AWARD GOES TO YOU!
April 22, 2011
she was an awsome bus driver. Also an awsome mom. A loving person. Good friend, we will all miss her very much. Rest In Peace.
Justin, Ashley, Melissa,Terry
John and Chris White
April 22, 2011
Rest in Peace Judy. You will be missed!
Angela Russell
April 21, 2011
Judy, You were so much fun to know and be around! I will miss your deviled eggs, your dogs barking, your fun personality! I will miss how you took control when driving people on the bus, and how you never took any crap from people I looked up to you for that!! Tell dad I love him and we all say hi I will miss you lots!!
andrew darling
April 21, 2011
judy will be missed by me and my family . i have many fond memuories i have known judy for many many years. she will be saddly missed by her many kids she took to school on her school busses shewill be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her
Julie DeRice
April 21, 2011
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Once a long ago neighbor and friend Judy and I spent many a weekend on the dog show trail together. She with her cockers and I with my Irish setters. Although that was over thirty years ago she has always been in my thoughts and I cherish those days. She was a mentor to me. With deep affection. Julie and Andy DeRice Nokomis Florida
Annesa Chambers
April 20, 2011
"Judy My Dear Lady, you will be missed by many. It was a joy to have known and to have worked with you".
To Judy's family; although its difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. My Sincere condolences.
Susan Bruno
April 20, 2011
My dear Judy, I miss you, keep watching out for us. We were blessed to know you and we will try to continue your dedication with the "girls". They will be well loved and cared for. We'll meet again for dog shows and Chinese, love, Sue
Joyce Hamilton
April 20, 2011
Judy may you rest in peace it was a pleasurer being a schoolbus driver with you. I learned alot from you. You were a really nice lady. Joyce Hamilton(New Gloucester MSAD15 schoolbus driver)
melissa mckenney
April 20, 2011
judy was my neighbor since 1984 and also my bus driver. she was there for my mom when she needed someone since my dad passed on nov 8 2008. she loved her animals i will miss her very much. she has been real close to me and my family she was a figher to his cancer. i am sorry i couldnt see her before she passes but she was in my heart. my heart goes ou to her family fly like a angel judy till you ge to the gateway to heaven say hi to my dad i will meet up wih you some day love you
melissa mckenney
April 20, 2011
judy was my neighbor since 1984 and also my bus driver i surely will miss her she was here for my mom when she needed someone since my dad passed in nov 2008.we have had serval dogs from her. fly like a angel se free in to heavens doors say hi to my dad for me resi peace hugs
Karen Mooney
April 20, 2011
I am so sorry to learn of Judy's passing. She was a great lady! I knew her for many years in the Dog Show world ~ she loved her dogs so much. Please know that many have you all in their thoughts and prayers as you travel this difficult journey.
God Bless
debbie Moores
April 20, 2011
Judy you will be missed.. rest in peace... my condolences go out to the family
Eric
April 20, 2011
Judy was my bus driver for many years in junior high and high school. Always fair, always funny, and I had many great conversations with her. Sympahties to her family. Judy was a great lady !
Mary and Armand LaChance
April 20, 2011
Our sympathies to all of Judy's family and friends. She was a wonderful person and friend to us always. She always gave of herself even to stranger's. She had a way with animals. She was patient and kind. We will miss you always Judy. Love, Mary and Armand
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