Judith E. Earle ... formerly of Kittery; OES member

LEBANON, Maine - Judith E. Earle died on March 6, 2021 at Sedgewood Nursing Home, Falmouth.

Born June 26, 1940 in Newburyport, Mass, to Jeffery and Eleanor (Searle) Thompson. Judy was educated in local schools graduating from Newburyport High School in 1958. Judy went on to become a Registered Nurse graduating from the Beverly Hospital School of Nursing in 1961.

Judy married James Earle in 1962 sharing 50 years together. They made their home in Kittery raising their children and many foster children.

Family and friends were the light of Judy's life. Judy belonged to the Order of Easter Star in Georgetown, Mass., and Kittery in her earlier years. She spent many hours baking and knitting for her children as they grew. After her children were grown, Judy returned to nursing working for area nursing homes. Her grandchildren enjoyed many overnights and adventures with Grammie creating wonderful memories.

In 2006, Judy moved into a home beside her daughter and family after the death of her husband. She loved her small home and all that came with living in a small town.

Judy is survived by her son James, wife Jesse of NJ; son Jeffrey, wife Maria, grandchildren Matthew, Stephanie, Justin of PA; daughter Joyce, husband Michael, granddaughter Sadie; special sister Katherine, husband Dean; and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, parents and brother William.