Judith (Amaral) Parker Marcy, 77, of Berkley passed away Saturday February 26, 2022. She was the wife of Leonard T. Marcy and the late Robert E. Parker, Jr.
Born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Ida M. (Silvia) Amaral, she lived in Berkley for most of her life.
Judith was formerly employed as a science teacher at Dighton-Rehoboth Middle School for many years until her retirement. A passionate educator, she especially enjoyed taking her students out in the field to explore the outdoors and the beach. She was also an active member of the Teachers Association.
She received her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Bridgewater State University.
In her spare time Judy enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, whether in the garden or at the beach searching for treasures or in a field photographing wild flowers and horses. She loved bringing her grandchildren on adventures.
She is survived by her husband Leonard; four sons, Robert E. Parker III and his wife Ashley, Keith J. Parker and his wife Marcia, Garrett K.W. Parker and his fiancée Katherine Couture, and Andrew K.M. Parker and his wife Stacy; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph and George Amaral.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Friday March 4, 2022 at 10:30 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Fox Cemetery, Berkley. Visiting hours will be on Thursday March 3, 2022 from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Buzzards Bay Coalition, 114 Front St., New Bedford, MA 02740. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.