Judith P. Gower

Judith P. Gower obituary, Pittsfield, ME

Judith P. Gower

Judith Gower Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home & Crematory Services, Pittsfield on Oct. 29, 2024.

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WATERVILLE-Judith P. Gower, 81, formerly of Pittsfield, died on October 28, 2024, in Waterville.
Judy was born on June 5, 1943, in Pittsfield, Maine, a daughter of Charles and Linnie (Whitten) O'Reilly. She attended Maine Central Institute and retired from C.M. Almy after 24 years of dedicated employment. She enjoyed walking, reading, putting puzzles together, and playing games on her IPad. She had a very special relationship with Shane and Erica's Pomeranian, Krypto, who kept her company when she lived with them.
She is survived by her two sons: Scott Gower and wife Misty of Skowhegan and Shane Gower and wife Erica of China; special grandson, Joshua Gower of China; brother, Dale O'Reilly and wife Ada of Palmyra; nieces and nephews; and extended family members.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, Stanley Gower; her infant son, Stephen; and her infant sister, Linda.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the Fairview Cemetery in Canaan, with Rev. Glenn Nichols officiating.
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Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pittsfield.
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