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Judith Hastings Obituary

Judy L. (Jock) Hastings, 75, of Randall Rd. passed away Tuesday May 6, 2025, at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. She was born in Malone, NY the daughter of Elwin and Marjorie (LaFlesh) Jock. She attended local schools and graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School. She also attended Greenfield Community College. Judy worked at the Franklin County Court House. Then she worked at the Greenfield Housing Authority where she became the Director of Leased Housing until her retirement. Judy enjoyed sewing and doing craft shows for many years. She liked traveling the east coast and staying at different campgrounds in their Coachman. For over 20 years Judy and her husband camped at Peaceful Pines Campground in Templeton. She enjoyed making yearly trips to Virginia Beach where her and her husband had their honeymoon. Judy enjoyed helping others through her involvement with the Montague and Gardner Elks, where she was a Past Exalted Ruler (President). Judy was a member of the Board for the Montague Housing Authority. Judy leaves her husband of 40 years Kevin J. Hastings, her daughter Jeannine Huey of Feeding Hills, her sister Betty Reil of Huntington, Quebec, Canada, and her grandsons; Kyle Hastings and Dmitri Huey and many family members including several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents Judy was predeceased by her son Jimmy Hastings and her brother Elwin Jock. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday June 7, 2025, at 10AM at Our Lady of Peace Church 90 Seventh St. Turners Falls, MA with the Rev. Stanley Aksamit, pastor officiating. At Judy's request there are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Montague Elks 2521, 1 Elk Ave. Turners Falls, MA 01376 or to the Gardner Elks 1426, 31 Park St. Gardner, MA 01440 Arrangements are under the direction of Kostanski Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Judith L. (Jock) Hastings, please visit our floral store.

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Published by Franklin County Now on May 7, 2025.

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Nadia Baraban

May 20, 2025

My sincere condolences to Kevin, Jeanine and her family. I worked very close with Judy at Greenfield Housing Authority for 15 years. She was the most wonderful person I have ever known. Rest in peace.

Norma Mackey-Bovat

May 19, 2025

Kevin,
I'm so sorry for your loss.

Terri Doherty

May 15, 2025

So saddened & sorry to hear this news, Judy & I worked similar jobs for many years & shared many stories over that time. She also worked with my late husband at the GHA during a time when our children were young. I had lost contact since retirement however I recall many fond memories, she was a wonderful woman & friend. My sincere condolences to Kevin, Jeanine & her family. RIP Judy

SHARON LABRAKE

May 9, 2025

Judy to the family
Rest in peace

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