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Judith Kaan Obituary
She was born in Helena, Mont. June 17, 1941, the daughter of Carl and Kathleen Shaw Kambich. She was a graduate of St. Patrick School of Nursing, Missoula, Mont., class of 1962. Judy grew up on her family's cattle ranch in Divide, Mont. before heading east to reside in Connecticut in 1970. In 2007, Judy retired from Lawrence and Memorial Hospital after 35 years of service as a registered nurse. She was a parishioner of St. John's Episcopal Church in Niantic for more than 50 years.
Judy selflessly volunteered her time at her local library, the Florence Griswold Museum, St. John's and the St. John's food pantry. She enjoyed spending her free time reading a good book, working in her garden, watching musicals, attending the Symphony and having breakfast with her friends from church.
She is survived by two sons, Geoffrey Kaan and Jason Kaan; three brothers, Larry, Jack and Mark Kambich; a sister Linda Weatherston; grandchildren Kayla, Bridget and Deirdre. She was predeceased by her sister Pinky Kambich.
Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand St., Niantic. A Memorial Eucharist of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Niantic.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. John's Episcopal church.
Condolences may be shared on Judy's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Irene Schienberg
September 25, 2019
My heartfelt sympathy is extended to Judy's family and close friends and was saddened to hear of her passing. Judy left a beautiful legacy and may her memory be a blessing for integrity, professionalism and genuine caring. She shared and gave so much of herself during all of her years at L&M.
Retirement party June 2007 and quilt made by her adoring co-workers on 6.2 at Lawrence and Memorial... Judy was loved
Larica Koslov (Carini)
September 25, 2019
Lori Nelson
September 20, 2019
Judy will be well remembered as a wonderful nurse, advocate for her patients and coworkers. I always enjoyed working with her and gaining from her vast knowledge. Thank you Judy for all you did for each person you came in contact with. Blessings and condolences to the family.
Lori Nelson
Patricia Uguccioni
September 18, 2019
I will miss you, my friend.
I will always remember our fun times at L&M, going to the symphony and Goodspeed together, and our wonderful trip to the Netherlands.
geneva
September 18, 2019
Thank you so much Judy for being such a great, always smiling co-worker, you brightened many days, and a great nurse to me when I was so sick in 2001.
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