Judith Meyer Thyson, age 76, of Winchester, passed away peacefully on November 25 at the Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Noel Thyson, and two loving daughters, Lisa Craig and her husband David of Winchester, and Anne Charron and her husband Andrew of Quechee, VT, along with grandchildren Timothy, Peter, Brian and Natalie. Born to the late Elmer and Margaret Meyer in Chicago, and pre-deceased by a sister, Janice Meyer, she was a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign.
A fifty-year resident of Winchester, Judy was devoted to her community and served as a member of the En Ka Society (since 1972), the Waterfield Investment Club (20 years), the Winchester Historical Society, and the Winchester Garden Club. She was a Meals on Wheels volunteer to local residents, as well. She held active volunteer roles with the Winchester Girl Scouts and the Winchester Public Schools when her daughters were younger, and was employed as the secretary to the Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church in Winchester. She was additionally employed by Geotechnical Engineers and Mystic Valley Traders in Winchester.
Judy’s legacy revolves around her cooking expertise, along with her passions for family, friends, and the natural world. Her vibrancy and warmth were infectious, and allowed her to cultivate a wide circle of devoted friendships. Time spent with family and friends in Gloucester and Quechee was especially treasured, and offered her special venues in which she nurtured her lifelong love of gardening and birding. Her culinary talent was legendary, as her table was always abundant and delectable.
A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held June 4, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Parish of Epiphany in Winchester. Donations in her memory can be made to: En Ka Society, c/o Treasurer Sherry Miller, 1037 Main Street, Winchester, MA 01890 or via the website www.enkasociety.org.