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Judith Turner
Jericho - Judy (Judith) Ellen Matthews Turner died on Friday, July 6th, 2018, her 76th birthday, at the VNA Respite House following a 19 month battle with cancer. Judy grew up in Harpswell, ME, the second child and only daughter of Louis and Pauline (Moody) Matthews. Judy met her husband, Terry, while at the Univ. of Maine, and they married in 1964.
Judy owned The Flower Mill, a florist business in Jericho, combining her love of people and creative talent. This operated first in the Old Mill and later in a renovated space adjacent to their family home on Rte 15 (now the Jericho Café and Tavern). Judy's connection to the community included serving as a member and eventually as chair of the MMU School Board.
After retiring in 1999, Judy and Terry moved to Beebe Lake in Hubbardton, VT. They loved this lakeside retreat and formed many special friendships with their neighbors. They were fortunate to spend their days working on hobbies, relaxing with friends and family, and sometimes just enjoying the late afternoon sitting on the deck.
In 2006, Judy lost Terry to cancer. She remained on Beebe Lake for several more years with her wonderful golden retriever, Danny Boy. In 2012, Judy sold her lake home and returned to Jericho to be closer to family. Here she enjoyed long walks through the woods with Danny, being creative in her sewing room, and spending time with her granddaughters.
After her return to Jericho, Judy also reconnected with an old friend, Tom Fetters. Judy and Tom travelled, spent time with friends and genuinely enjoyed being together. They made the most of the time they had, and Tom was a devoted companion and caregiver throughout Judy's illness.
Judy is survived by her partner, Tom Fetters, of Underhill; sons Michael (Amy) of West Bolton, VT; and Kevin (Deanna) of Ridgefield, WA; four granddaughters; her brothers Clint (Venice) Matthews of Topsham, ME and Larry (Joan) Matthews of Arundel, ME; her beloved dog Danny, and dear friends from Jericho, Beebe Lake and beyond.
A celebration of Judy's life will take place on Sat., July 21st at 1:00 in the garden at the home of Dick & Ann Squires, 35 Cilley Hill Rd, Jericho. All are welcome, casual dress. Please visit www.awrfh.com for a more complete obituary and to offer condolences to the family.
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The Flower Mill prepared flowers for my wedding in 1982 and did a fabulous job. I would browse and visit the shop long after that. Judy was always so pleasant and nice to talk with. She will be missed in Jericho.
Laura Kimball
July 12, 2018
Deanna, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear Mother-in-law. May the peace of the Lord be with you and bring you comfort.
Carol Eikenberry
Carol Eikenberry
July 11, 2018
I am sorry to hear of Judy's passing. As a director of the Jericho Historical Society, I got to know Judy and Terry during her time operating the Flower Mill, and then more recently we re-connected during work on the Jericho town history. She was always helpful, but also a delight to be around.
Gary Irish
July 11, 2018
Our prayers and thoughts are with Judy's family at this difficult time. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Roland & Carole Maheux
July 11, 2018
Judy always had a smile and the perfect solution to any flower need or problem.
Thank you sweet lady. Rest in peace
Mary and Colleen Jarvis
Mary Jarvis
July 11, 2018
In June of 1975 I went to the Flower Mill and asked for Bird of Paradise and anthuriums for my wedding bouquet - my first meeting with Judy. She said "No problem" to flowers that weren't exactly prevalent in Vermont at that time - but she made it work, and I had the most wonderful bouquet. Thank you, Judy, for my bouquet - I left it on my dad's headstone in Middletown, Ohio. Many years later I called the Flower Mill from Tucson, AZ and asked for flowers to be sent to a dear friend whose husband had died. She did that, wouldn't take a credit card, and sent me a bill several weeks later. Small things like that make a life worthwhile. You will be sorely missed.
Linda Lemke Moran
Linda Moran
July 10, 2018
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