Woodstock, CT—Judith M. (Rivers) Nilan, 44, died Monday, December 12, 2005. She leaves her husband, Jon W. Baker; her parents, Robert F. and Margaret F. (Hanft) Rivers; 4 brothers, Gerry J. Rivers of Oxford, Vinny P. Rivers of Oxford, Bobby J. and his wife Jen Rivers of Minneapolis, MN; and Chris J. and his wife June Rivers of Oxford; 2 sisters, Ciss and her husband Ken Johnson of CA and Barbara A. and her husband Bob Donovan of Natick; a step-brother Jonathan Rivers of Leominster; several in-laws, including her sister-in-law Janet Brennan and her husband Tom; her father-in-law, Ted Baker and his wife Jantje; 3 step-children, Seth, Jillian, and Dylan Baker; and nieces, Meghan and Jillian. Judy grew up in Oxford, MA and graduated with the class of 1979. Judy received a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Connecticut. She was employed as the school social worker for the Woodstock Middle Schools where she continued her years of passion for teaching and caring for children. Judy was an avid gardener, enjoyed outdoor activities, athletic endeavors and spontaneous adventures, although her first love was always for her family.
“As the years pass by, we'll glance at faded photographs recalling memories shared with special friends and family, never wanting it to end. Memories are the only thing left with in the end.” Judy, 1979.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 19, at the First Congregational Church, 220 Woodstock Rd., East Woodstock, CT. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA. The family requests that donations be made in lieu of flowers. Please send to: Judith Nilan Memorial Trust Fund, PO Box 270, Danielson, CT 06239. Attenntion: Woodstock Office