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JUDITH ROSS Obituary

ROSS, Judith Lynne Distinguished music theory professor and harpist, passed away quietly. Born in Boston, she is daughter of the late Beatrice D. Ross and Dr. Herbert J. Ross; sister of the late Jacqueline Ankeles; and wife of the late Joy Griffith. She is survived by her nephews, Alexander and Daniel Ankeles. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music, Judy taught for nearly four decades at Longy School of Music and chaired the Theory Department. She also founded the Massachusetts Harp Ensemble. Judy inspired thousands of students, was an activist for LGBTQ rights, an animal lover, and a crossword puzzle champion. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite animal shelter. Visiting Hours: At the Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINTON, Saturday, October 4, from 10 -10:30am. Funeral Service to follow at 10:30am. Burial to follow at Pine Haven Cemetery, Burlington. For her full obituary, please visit www.sullivanfuneralhome.net

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 29 to Sep. 30, 2025.

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Jon J Jacobik

October 6, 2025

Judy was client. I kept her computer going. She was always a happy person, even the last time I saw her in August..

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4

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home

43 Winn Street, Burlington, MA

Oct

4

Service

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home

43 Winn Street, Burlington, MA

Oct

4

Burial

11:15 p.m.

Pine Haven Cemetery

84 Bedford Street, Burlington, MA

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43 Winn Street, Burlington, MA 01803

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