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Judith Jones Obituary

Judith Jones, 82
1943 - 2025
Lynn - Judith (Judie) Ann Jones passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Michael P. Jones and the daughter of Ralph T. and Doris (Roy) Melanson. A cherished mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother whose warmth and strength touched the lives of all that knew her.
Judie attended Lynn Public Schools. In her younger years, she enjoyed Saturday night dances at the Lynn YMCA. She volunteered at My Brothers Table for 15 years and was an active member at Saint Stephen's Memorial Episcopal Church.
Judie was the loving sister of Elizabeth "Betty Ann" (Melanson) Burk. Devoted mother of John P. Kossivas and Jill (Kossivas) Palumbo. Grandmother of Tommy and Jonathan Sisson, John and Nicholas Kossivas, and Casey and Jodi Palumbo. Great grandmother of Nathan and Matthew Sisson and Wesley Kossivas. She was the aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Judie was predeceased by her cherished daughter Jodi (Kossivas) Sisson and brother Ronald Melanson.
Service Information: Family and friends are invited to attend a wake on Sunday, September 28 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 29 at 10:00 AM in Saint Stephen's Memorial Episcopal Church followed by burial in St. Jeans Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cuffemcginn.com.

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Published by Daily Item on Sep. 25, 2025.

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Susan Katis

September 28, 2025

Judie, You were my friend. I miss you so much.There will never be another you. rip.

The Staff of Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home

September 25, 2025

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28

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home

157 Maple Street, Lynn, MA 01904

Sep

29

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

St. Stephen's Memorial Episcopal Church

74 South Common Street, Lynn, MA 01902

Sep

29

Burial

St. Jean's Cemetery

134 Broadway, Lynn, MA 01904

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157 Maple Street, Lynn, MA 01904

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