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Judith Des Pres Obituary

Des PRES, Judith (Wood) Of Cambridge, Dec. 11,2008. A retired Art teacher for the Westwood School System. She was an entrepreneur opening the first permanent cosmetic studio in MA called Close Up, Inc. Cosmetics. Beloved wife of the late Terrence Des Pres. Loving mother of Jean Paul Des Pres of Waltham. Devoted sister of Jan Lovelady of AZ, David Wood of TX, Joanne Peters and Mary Robertson of MO. A Memorial Visitation will be held at the Keefe Funeral Home, 2175 Mass. Ave., NORTH CAMBRIDGE on Saturday, December 20th from 2-6 PM with a Memorial Service at 3 PM. Relatives and friends invited. Burial is private. For online condolences, visit: www.keefefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 17 to Dec. 18, 2008.

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George Awde

January 9, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the Des Pres family. I was a student of Judith's. I graduated from Westwood High in 1999. Judith was one of the most influential people in my life, her kind words and engorgement played a crucial role in my decision to pursue a career in the arts and to attend Art School after graduating from Westwood high. She was a very special person.

Chandra Williams

January 3, 2009

I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Ms Des Pres. I was a student of hers at Westwood High School and graduated in 1988. She was truly a asset to art department and most importantly a wonderful teacher and person. I was just speaking of her to another student that graduated in 1988 and she told me about her cosmetics and I wanted to see all about it. I am truly saddened that I did not get to see her in a perfect element for her.

Jini McCoubrey

December 21, 2008

I just heard of Judy's death today (Dec. 21, 08) and send you my sympathy, Jean Paul. I was the librarian at Westwood H.S. when Judy was there. I retired in 1994 and have not been in touch but did know that Judy was ill. I always enjoyed her unique companionship and admired her talent.

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