Judith Cunningham

Judith Cunningham obituary

Judith Cunningham

Judith Cunningham Obituary

Published by Legacy on Nov. 14, 2025.
Judith Cunningham, 85 of Middleboro, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Taunton on August 19, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Mary and William Portyarta. Judith was a Florist at Shaws in Hanson for over 30 years. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and bowling. Judith was very active at Oak Point in Middleboro and volunteered with both the Hanson and Middleboro Food Pantries.

Judith was the wife of the late William Cunningham and is survived by their children Valerie Ellsworth, Richard Cunningham, and the late Douglas Cunningham. Judith is also survived by her grandchildren Ashley, Veronica, Brittany, Nathan, and Ryan, and great grandchildren Rylie, Trinity, Zoey, Emma, and Gio. She is preceded in death by her three siblings.

To honor Judith's wishes, all services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Judith's name may be made to the Hanson Food Pantry, 228 High Street, Hanson, MA 02341 or the Middleboro Food Pantry, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, PO Box 1381, Middleboro, MA 02346.

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