Judy Dorothy Makara

Judy Dorothy Makara obituary, Taftville, CT

Judy Dorothy Makara

Judy Makara Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Godere - Guillot Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Judy Dorothy Makara, 67, of Taftville, passed away in her home on Monday July 28, 2025. She was born in Heidelberg, Germany on December 16, 1957, daughter of the late Jesse and Magdalena (Trapp) Greenhalgh. Judy worked as an office clerk in the CT State Department of Children and Families for over 20 years. She was a lifelong member of the Sprague Rod & Gun Club in Baltic where she will be greatly missed by her friends. She is survived by her sons Jesse Makara (Ryan) and Travis Makara (Kelli) and her grandchildren Kaleb, Everett, and Cru Makara. She also leaves behind her sisters Marion Leep (Larry) and Linda Labbe (Jay) and nieces and nephews Michael and Traci Leep, Shelva and Shawn Delp, and Joel and Ashley Labbe. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mary's Church in Baltic on Thursday August 7, 2025 at 10 AM followed by a graveside service in St. Mary's Cemetery, Baltic. There will be no calling hours.
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