Judith Ann Booker

BLACKSTONE - Judith Ann (Johnson) Booker, 70, of Blackstone, MA died April 26, 2015. She was the wife of Jeffrey L. Booker. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mildred Johnson.
Judy, as a former DCDS for Wrentham State School, worked many years with disabled Clients. In addition, Judy coordinated special activities in the successful fund raising campaigns for the disabled. Many of the clients during holidays and special events had a one on one sponsor from the New England Patriots which she was totally committed to. Shortly after her career with Wrentham State, she became involved with nursing homes as an Activities Director in Sheldonville, MA and Pascoag, RI, then later obtained her Nurses Aide License in MA and RI. She was adamant for the rights of the disabled. As time went by, Judith decided she wanted to obtain her Postal Carrier License and she did so working part time in Blackstone, MA. While residing in Blackstone, her hometown, Judith was a significant contributor to the fund raising campaign to save the Blackstone Gorge. Her fund raising efforts contributed immensely in the success of this Bi-State Park now part of The National Heritage Corridor aka, The High Rock Gorge. A formal ceremony was held to commend the success of all participants who dedicated their time and effort to make these events a reality. Attending the ceremony were MA and RI Governors Bill Weld and Bruce Sundland also including Selectman, Local Dignitaries and Officials of The Blackstone National Heritage Corridor. The ceremony held at The Rolling Dam, Blackstone, MA was a true testament to the will of the people to preserve nature's open historical landscape.
Judith made many friends in the short time she lived in the Occum Part of Norwich, CT, next to the Shetucket River and many others in her home town of Blackstone, MA
We will all miss Judy and her adventurous compassionate way of life. Her infamous smile and willingness to serve will forever be remembered.
Besides her husband Jeffrey, she is survived by one brother: John and his wife Jeannine Johnson- Cumberland RI; her nieces and nephews David and Kim Johnson- Cumberland RI, Ron and Jennifer Krieger with Cassidy and Kendall of North Conway, NH, Jonathan and Stephanie Noris with Lucy and Lizzie of Cumberland, RI, and Michael and Susan Johnson with Cailey, Shane, and Brandon of Cumberland RI.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the James E. Kellett and Son Funeral Home, 21 West St., Milford, MA. There will be a memorial mass Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10:00 am in St. Paul's Church, St. Paul's St., Blackstone, MA. Burial will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery, Gaskill St., Blackstone, MA. Calling hour will be at St. Paul's Church Saturday from 9:00-10:00 am.
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