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JUDITH WINSLOW Obituary

WINSLOW--Judith. It is with great sadness that The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center notes the death of Sustaining Board member Judith Winslow. Judith was a devoted and invaluable member of The Society, whose efforts on behalf of patients led to several vital patient care programs. She will be greatly missed and we send our condolences to her loved ones. Mrs. Heather Leeds, President, The Society of MSKCC

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 24, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for JUDITH WINSLOW

Sponsored by Ira M. Kluger.

23 Entries

Lisa Reynolds Hammett

January 10, 2011

I just learned of dear Judy's death in a conversation with Trix Rumford this evening - was so distracted with a death in my own family last winter that I failed to make contact with Judy through the fall and winter, which I now realize were her final months. Judy was a lovely friend to me when I came to CW as a one-year curatorial assistant in June,1971 - my first job after graduating from college. Judy and her then husband Sam Blood lived in a garage apartment in the same Queen's Lake home where I rented a room, and Judy in many ways was the friend who taught me how to be a caring and thoughtful friend to others myself. I visited Judy and Sam in Princeton, and later Judy herself in both New York and Princeton as she was getting the Winslow Papers up and running. We lost track of each other for a number of years, but I always thought of her - and will continue to - on her April 2 birthday. We had re-connected in the winter of 2009 just as she was beginning to deal with her then-new diagnosis, and I deeply regret that the visit we talked of having - perhaps meeting in Lexington at Trix's new home - never materialized. Whether we were in contact or not, I always thought of Judy as a special friend. She raised the practice of friendship, and of living, to a high art, and she gave it - and all her many friends - the same meticulous care and attention that she gave to everything she did in life. Godspeed, Judy!

October 27, 2010

Thinking of you . . .xome

Judy and Ira

Ira Kluger

May 3, 2010

April 5, 2010

Judy and Cara

April 5, 2010

Judy with Karen, Anna and Elisa at Linclon Center

April 5, 2010

Judy

April 5, 2010

Mary Cassidy-Smith

April 5, 2010

Some years ago I found in my mailbox a manila envelope from Colonial Williamsburg. I knew it was from Judy because of her distinctive handwriting, which sometimes for me was difficult to decipher. At that time she was still living at the Waller Kitchen. Upon opening the package I found a note and some dried flower heads. After some time working with the note, I found that she had gone to the Waller House gardens and harvested the flower heads from the digitalis plants. I expect she did this under the cover of darkness since that sort of thing is probably frowned upon by the Foundation.
I separated the seeds from the dried flower petals, found a good place in one of my gardens and planted them. They grew into wonderful plants. After the first year I asked Judy if she would like some seeds back as I had harvested quite a few. She said, "Sure, send them down, I'll plant them when I have my own house".
Mine continued to bloom every year for many years. Then last summer after they bloomed, they died. I had no idea why, and none of the other plants near them was affected. I was quite upset and didn't put another plant there. Still there is nothing growing there.
Earlier this month I began germinating and planting my tomatoes and peppers and lots of other veggies. As I went through my basket of leftover seeds, I discovered an envelope marked digitalis/foxgloves. I'd forgotten about them. So I filled up a peat pot and put some seeds in and put it under the grow lights. Today there is one tiny seedling trying to grow. I threw some more in and I'm hoping I'll be able to plant two or three new plants this spring. I don't know if Judy ever planted her seeds or got them to grow. But I'll keep trying until I do.

Joan Morrow

March 28, 2010

I wish I had been lucky enough to know Judy for many years longer than I did. She was a fine and remarkably courageous woman. She faced her cancer diagnosis with a determination to fight it with all of her will and to keep her life and work as normal as she could under the circumstances. She remained upbeat and positive, and when I'd phone her to see how she was feeling, the first thing she said, without fail, was, "How are you, dear?", as if nothing were wrong with her!

I loved many things about Judy: her intelligence, her sense of humor, the joy she took in the little things in life, her love of beauty (not to mention all things Jane Austen, a love we shared), her sense of style, her creativity, her never failing to acknowledge a kindness shown to her and her warmth towards and interest in all people she met, no matter how casual the contact. She made people, whether they were important in her life or not, feel good about themselves and better for meeting her. That's a very rare gift. And it came from a genuine good-heartedness. She was a lovely person, inside and out. She knew how to live and she showed us grace and bravery in facing her death.

One of the beautiful gifts Judy made us was a tree ornament crafted with a pink paper medallion on which she had printed, "When This You See Remember Me." Not to worry, Judy: you're unforgettable and very much missed.

Sharon McManus

March 23, 2010

My dearest friend, Judy .... my warm memories of you will burn bright forever. I will miss our morning telephone conversations, our shopping excursions, our frequent trips into NYC, the hours lingered over tea and scones, your warm home-baked chocolate chip cookies, and your lovely hand-written notes on the beautiful "Winslow Papers." And, who could forget the beautiful "Judith Valentines" you created each February for your office colleagues! You were the most generous person, not just with the sweet little personal gifts you bestowed on all your friends, but also with your time, your wit, and your friendship. We all miss you.

Ira Kluger

March 17, 2010

Dearest Judy,
May this candle illuminate your way to a place of peace, happiness and light, just as your all too brief presence in the world brought happiness and light into my life. You will forever live on in my heart, and will always be a part of me. Godspeed until we meet again.
With all my love,
Ira

March 16, 2010

Judy was my friend in Lakewood and she frequently joined another neighbor and me for an early morning walk. We shared laughter and family stories while catching glimpses of owls and deer in the pre-dawn moments. I will always be thankful for those special times with Judy as we left behind disappointments and fears for a short time and felt the promise and hope of sunrise and a new day. Judy was a generous person who found happiness in sharing with others. She will be missed.

Trish Kline
Williamsburg, Va.

Alison Howard

March 14, 2010

A few decades ago, Judith and I met while volunteering for The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering. She was such a pleasure to work with, and to play with - she was bright in every way and she was always upbeat. I admired her very much. A couple of times we went to the opera together, which she really loved. Unfortunately I lost track of Judith when she moved to Yale, so the news of her illness hit hard. I will miss her very much.

Erika Winter

March 14, 2010

I met Judy in February of last year. Her graciousness, her generosity, her courage, her grand fighting spirit are what I will always remember. Throughout the time I knew her, Judy was fighting to live her life with dignity and independence. Her success in that battle was greatly helped by the love and support of her sisters.

Judy taught me much about gracious acknowledgments. She rewarded each of my smallest gestures; sometimes with a fresh-baked batch of chocolate chip cookies which had a delicious hint of cinnamon, sometimes with a juicy red tomato from her neighbor's garden, sometimes with a note on elegant paper in her elegant handwriting.

I think my favorite gift from her -- it sits on my desk now -- she gave to me when she learned my husband and I were involved in abused dog rescues. She brought me a Steiff dog she had found at a yard sale. The poor fellow had clearly been abused. His left ear is unpinned from his head, he is missing a piece of his lower jaw. Her note (on elegant stationery in her elegant hand) said he was commended to my care as a rescuer of less-than-perfect animals. I named him Homer Winslow, which met her approval.

One of the last times I saw Judy was before she moved to New York. Her sister Ann was visiting from Albuquerque, and Judy invited me to join her and her sister for lunch at Le Yaca. It was great lunch. Judy and Ann told stories and we laughed. The food was grand. Judy dug into Le Yaca's three-sample dessert with a gusto that anyone who ever saw her enjoy sweets will remember. It is a nice last memory.

Danielle Desautels

March 11, 2010

I will always remember spending time with Judy and my grandmother, she was always very nice and good to our family. I am so sorry and I know Judy will be missed and always remembered

Glenn Williams

March 10, 2010

I met Judy when she interviewed with the Development office for her second tour of duty with Colonial Williamsburg. She mentioned her connection with a number of other staff at CW so I called them to find out more. To hear how delighted these old friends were to learn there was a chance that Judy would return made me realize what a special friend she was to people. How wonderful to know someone that could have an impact on others the way Judy has. May we all build friendships and connections that binding.

Linda Osborn

March 10, 2010

As Director of Patient/Family Volunteer Services for Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg, it was my privilege to meet Judy last July, along with two of her sisters who were visiting from out-of-state. With the progression of Judy's disease process, she would be needing additional support in order to continue living alone in her home (and with her cats!), as was her very strong wish. A strong and independent lady, Judy was very distressed about the need for her to give up driving. As we talked about a Hospice Volunteer for her, however, she slowly warmed to the idea that a volunteer would be "a new friend" who could drive the two of them on shared outings to book stores, the library, errands to Target, and lunches as well as to doctor's visits. After meeting hospice volunteer Kathy Adam, Judy even became comfortable enough to accept Kathy's offer to drive her to and from the airport when Judy had medical appointments in New York. Although a woman unaccustomed to needing help, Judy made this shift with a wisdom, strength and courage which we admired. Sometime later, though sad to lose the chance to know her longer, we fully supported her wise move, first to NY and then to the hospice house in NJ. It has been so good to hear of the excellent care she received there; and we truly commend especially her sisters and also the many friends who gave such loving and loyal care all throughout Judy's illness. Our blessings to all of you as you grieve the loss of your sister and friend!

Pamela Drumm

March 10, 2010

My love to all those who loved and now miss Judy. We are feeling empty knowing she is not here anymore.
We met in Williamsburg in 1968/9. We both worked for CW (Colonial Williamsburg) and she had actually dated Bill Sigafoes before I met him...and later married him...weird but true. We just hit it off and remained friends forever. One of my favorite memories is how she became my daughter's Godmother. I am a life long Episcopalian, father & grandfather are priests, I went to an Episcopal school and college. I wasn't worried a bit about my baby's religious education but there are other wonderful things a godparent can add to a life....so I asked Judy if she would consider this. Now I knew she was Roman Catholic, so I said....'don't answer me now...check with your priest, see if it's ok to do'. She called me the next day-"YES! I'll do it", she said. I said, "Great! The priest said yes?" She replied....." well.....I didn't ask the priest-if I had (here in Wmsbg) he would have said no, the priests in DC are more liberal, a no would mean I couldn't do it-so I talked to Mary, the Wigmaker, she agreed I should do it. So I want to". And that began a wonderful long connection and friendship...she came to every event in our lives-spent countless Christmases with us, took Jenifer to Europe twice and just to explain her influence-when Jack, who is 4 now, was born, Judy sent a stuffed bunny rabbit, when Caroline was born last summer Jenifer got the 2 kids into a photo for the Christmas card-the rabbit is right in front-2 kids and a rabbit. I love it. A little piece of Judy will always be with us. (Since that Christmas card was not returned we are hoping that Judy saw it)
What I look forward to so very much is meeting all of the family & friends and hearing all the stories. Pam

Andrea Seabridge

March 8, 2010

I am saddened to learn of Judith's passing. I met her through my friends who worked for her at the Winslow Papers in the Princeton NJ area. She was a truely unique and lovely person.

Angela Payne

March 1, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Judy's passing. She was a wonderful lady. The nicest person you could come across. I met her at Colonial Williamsburg while I was the gardener taking care of her yard at the Waller Kitchen. She would come out to bring cookies and check on me on very hot days. She will be missed. To family and friends my condolences.

Angela Payne

February 28, 2010

Sorry to hear about this. She was a very nice lady. I took care of her yard When she lived in the Waller Kitchen at Colonial Williamsburg. She would bring cookies out for a co-worker and I and she was the most pleasant person to run into there.
Will miss her alot. I am sad I have been thinking about her lately and to hear about this, my condolences to the family and friends.

Dee Dee Bowman

February 24, 2010

I am deeply saddened to learn of Judy's death. She was the head of New Jersey's Historic Sites office when I became the historical intrepreter of the Thomas Clark House in Princeton. Judy was unlike anyone I had ever met before. Her caring nature, creative approach to her work, knowledge of folk art, and her St. Nicholas Day party set her apart and made her so special. My husband and I send our sincere condolences to her family and close friends.

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