Judith C. Igielski

Judith "Judy" (Carrier) Igielski, 73, of Newington passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was the beloved wife of John Igielski for 51 years. Born in Hartford, daughter of Armand and Maxine (Rice) Carrier, she was raised in Hartford and Wethersfield and then settled in Newington in 1972 where she remained a long-time resident. Judy graduated from Wethersfield High School before she earned her Bachelors in Education and completed graduate hours in special education from Central Connecticut State University. Judy was a teacher in both Wethersfield and Meriden before staying home to start a family. At that time, Judy continued her passion for education of children through substituting at Newington Schools and volunteering in a variety of ways. Over the years, Judy was a member of the Newington Junior Women's Club, the Newington Education Foundation, and The Lucy Robbins Welles Library Board of Trustees. She helped run the town's annual spelling bee. Judy also served on the Newington Board of Education from 1991-1999, and she was a member of the Newington Democratic Town Committee. Anna Reynolds Elementary School named her the first lifetime member of its PTO. For more than 35 years, Judy dedicated countless hours to helping others, especially children. In 2013, Judy was honored as the Newington Volunteer of the Year. Judy's kindness, selfless dedication, and gentle ways touched the lives of many. She loved to quilt and play Phase 10 and Scrabble. Her favorite places were Schoodic Point, the coast of Maine, Cape Cod, and anywhere her family could be found. Family and friends were the center of Judy's world. Along with her husband, Judy leaves her loving daughters Susan Erwin and her husband John of Bolton, CT and Sharon Papale and her husband Michael of Colchester, CT; and her adored grandchildren Katrina and Grace Erwin and Gabrielle and Joey Papale. She is survived by her sister Lorraine Jacobs (wife of the late John Jacobs) of East Hartford, CT and her brother Richard Carrier of Rocky Hill, CT, as well as her brother-in-law Theodore Igielski (the husband of the late Sandra Igielski) of Wethersfield, CT. Additionally, Judy leaves behind her nieces and a nephew -- Liz Tripp and her husband James of Portland, CT, Stacy Tripp and her husband David of East Hampton, CT, John Jacobs and his wife Brittani of Cincinnati, OH, and Shannon Concepcion and her husband Mo of Stamford, CT. She was predeceased by her brother-in-law Walter Igielski. Judy also leaves behind grandnieces and a grandnephew, and many close friends who were always thought of as family. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday, December 26th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Avenue, Newington. Judy's funeral service will be held on Monday, December 27th at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Holy Spirit, 183 Church Street, Newington. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Glastonbury. The family requests guests wear masks at her services. Donations can be made to The Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 100 Garfield St., Newington. To share a memory with Judith's family, please visit us at www.duksa.net