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JUDITH FIGUEIREDO Obituary

FIGUEIREDO, Judith A. (Watts) Passed away on January 6, 2020 in Cohasset in her home of 45 years, after heroically battling brain cancer for 14 months. She was born September 16, 1955 in Boston, MA.

Judy was the daughter of the late Ann (Staudinger) Santia of Arlington, MA and the late Charles Watts of Nantucket, MA. She was the stepdaughter of the late Joseph Santia of Scituate, MA.

Judy grew up in Somerville, MA and later moved to Scituate, MA. There she graduated from Scituate High School Class of '74. Following high school, she worked as a book keeper, owned her own candy shop on Cohasset Harbor (Judy's Candyland), and was the loyal and dedicated secretary of the Joseph Osgood School in Cohasset for 31 years.

She was predeceased by her parents, her father-in-law Joseph Figueiredo, her son James L. Figueiredo, her sister Susan (Watts) Benci and brother-in-law Don Benci.

Judy is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, James P. Figueiredo, her daughter Jenny (Figueiredo) Montgomery and husband Tyler J. Montgomery, her son John M. Figueiredo, and her siblings Cynthia (Watts) Walker, James Watts and wife Karla Watts, Stephen Watts and wife Betty Watts, Ann Marie (Watts) Mills and husband Thomas Mills, and Patricia (Watts) Lenahan and husband Timothy Lenahan. She is also survived by her mother-in-law Jean Figueiredo, her sister-in-law Jayne (Figueiredo) Herzog and her husband Scott Herzog, her brother-in-law Joseph Figueiredo and his wife Nancy (Beamon) Figueiredo, many loving nieces and nephews, and her most treasured grandchildren Ella M. Montgomery, Charles J. Montgomery, and Jacob J. Figueiredo.

Judy was strong, loyal, steadfast, and unapologetic. Her friends and family were lucky to have her and she will be greatly missed.

Family and friends are invited to Visiting Hours on Monday, January 13, 2020 from 5-8 pm in McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 160 So. Main St. (across from St. Anthony Church), COHASSET. A Private Memorial Service will be held. For an online guestbook, please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2020.

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Mary Grayken

January 17, 2020

Am surprised and saddened discovering Judy has passed away. Am recalling Judy being joyful, gentle, good humored. Remembrance video is poignant, comforting and inspiring. Thank you and Good wishes.

Barbara Esposito

January 14, 2020

A very touching tribute to Judy! A beautiful video to showcase who she loved most! I loved seeing these treasured memories, they brought tears to my eyes.you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Esposito & Family

January 14, 2020

We are sad to know of Judy's struggle and happy she is no longer suffering. Judy will not be forgotten! Fly with the angels ! Wishing all of her family peace.

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Bepi Snow

January 10, 2020

Jimmy, Jenny and Family
My deepest sympathy goes out to each one of you. Your mom was always Happy and a smile on her face. It was my pleasure working with her at Osgood School.She will be missed by who knew her. RIP Judy you will never be forgotten.

Maureen Santoro

January 10, 2020

Sharing in your sorrow and offering heartfelt sympathy and prayers.

January 10, 2020

Jimmy, Jenny and Family
My deepest sympathy goes out to each one of you during this time of sorrow. I worked with her at Osgood. I will miss her gentle smile and laugh. I will treasure her memories in my heart. RIP Judy.

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