Judy Brewster Obituary
Judy was born on December 28, 1958, the daughter of Raymond and Anna (Rehn) Chartier. Judy grew up in Corinth Vermont and later moved to East Calais where she attended U-32 High School. After graduation Judy married her first love, Dana Bruce Janawicz and welcomed their daughter Jamie Marie in 1978. While they later divorced, they remained friends until his passing in 1984.
Judy later married Michael Keough and together they raised their two daughters, Chantel and Amanda. Even after separating Mike and Judy remained dear friends for years to come and always looked forward to Visiting over coffee.
In 2005 Judy married her best friend and long time love David Earl Brewster. David unexpectedly passed away on February 11th 2006. Judy had missed him dearly and never went a day without talking about him and she knew she would one day be with him again.
Judy's proudest accomplishments were raising her three daughters and watching her grandchildren grow up. Judy is survived by her children: Jamie Norton and her husband Richard, along with their children Hannah Neddo, Noah Neddo, Reilly Norton, Reece Norton, Logan Norton, and Chase Norton; Chantel Chartier and her children Chloe Anne Chartier and Dominic Michael Chartier; and Amanda Keough and her partner Michael Nagle, along with their children Kaleb Keough and Mason Nagle.
She is also survived by her brothers, Bernard Chartier and his wife Sharon of Bristol, New Hampshire, and Phillip Chartier and his wife Cathy of Barre, Vermont. Judy was predeceased by her siblings Michael Fitch, Theodore Chartier, Nancy Munson, and Patricia Clark and Raymond Chartier Jr.
In addition, Judy leaves behind her lifelong friend Archie Harlow and her daughter, Debbie, who held a special place in Judy's heart.
Judy will be remembered for her big heart, her generosity, and her unwavering devotion to her children and grandchildren. She touched many lives with her kindness and would do anything for those she loved. Her family and friends will carry her memory forward with deep love and gratitude.
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