Judith M. MacAvin

1946 - 2019

Judith M (Vezina) MacAvin, 72, of Easthampton passed away peacefully surrounded by her family February 1, 2019 at the Basted Medical Center. She was born in Springfield, Sept. 18, 1946, the daughter of the late Mary K. (Weber) Vezina. Judy was educated at the former Immaculate Conception School and a graduate of the Easthampton High School. Judy was employed for most of her life at the former Log Cabin Restaurant in Holyoke and previously at the Former Jack August Restaurant in Northampton. She was a communicant of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Holyoke. Judy had been a member of the Woman's Club at the former Immaculate Conception Church. She was a member of the Easthampton St. Patrick's Parade Committee, and a member of its scholarship committee. Judy leaves her beloved husband Francis X. MacAvin, her 3 loving children Leslie A. Rood Jr. and his wife Sonya of South Hadley, Timothy E. Rood and his wife Lisa of Easthampton, and Bridget K. Doyle and her husband Stephen of South Hadley. She was the beloved nana to Matthew, Sean, and Colin. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 9AM from the O'Brien Funeral Home 17 Clark St. Easthampton, followed by a mass of Christian Burial 10 AM at the Blessed Sacrament Church Northampton St. Holyoke. Burial will be in the St. Brigid's Cemetery in Easthampton. Calling hours will be held Tuesday 5-7 PM. Memorial gifts can be made to the Easthampton Ambulance Fund C/O the Easthampton Fire Department 32 Payson Ave Easthampton, Ma 01027 or to the Dakin Animal Shelter 163 Montague Rd. Leverett, Ma 01054. Judy's family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of the Baystate Medical Center for their exceptional care of their mother Judy in her final days.