Judy Ellen Reardon

Judy Ellen Reardon, 64, of Manchester, NH, well-known political strategist, died December 16, 2022, following a long illness.

Born in Manchester, NH on February 12, 1958, she was the daughter of Patrick and Viola (Vergas) Reardon.

An outstanding student, Judy graduated from Manchester High School Central, Class of 1976, where she was an editor of the award winning Little Green newspaper. She earned a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College and a degree in law from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

Upon returning to Manchester, Judy was an associate at the McLane, Graf, Raulerson and Middleton Law Firm, while simultaneously serving two terms as a state representative. She shortly left for a career in public service, including as an attorney with the New Hampshire Public Defender and as Executive Director of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England. Judy devoted her life to bettering the lives of Granite Staters.

Many Granite State Democratic candidates benefitted from her advice and counsel, as did the New Hampshire Democratic Party, playing a major role in developing the strategies that transformed the state's political color from red to purple. Until her illness, she was a reliable part of the Democratic Party's Voter Protection Program.

Judy spent most of her career working with Senator Jeanne Shaheen. From the New Hampshire State Senate, the Governor's Office and in the U.S. Senate, Judy filled many roles on Senator Shaheen's staff. These were many of her treasured memories.

Her last role was as consultant for Stop the Northern Pass, always working to keep New Hampshire beautiful.

Judy volunteered in the Learn to Read Literacy Program and served as a Manchester Water Works Commission and previously on the Manchester Library Foundation Board.

Most importantly, Judy was a wonderful and loving sister and sister-in-law. Together they traveled to many places around the world, enjoyed going to scary movies, and family events.

Judy is survived by her beloved sister, New Hampshire State Representative Patricia Cornell, and her husband, Rik Cornell; her devoted cat, Huey; and many cousins.

Services: Calling hours are Thursday, December 22, 2022, from 4 to 7 PM at Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, NH.

Private burial will take place in Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester, NH.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/.

For more information visit: www.connorhealy.com.