Judith Richards Gillette, TSSF
10/11/47 – 4/1/22
Preceded by husband David Gillette (9/30/41-4/8/20), and parents Parke and Elizabeth (Bette) Richards, brother Parke III and sister Jane.
Leaves daughters: Jane Gillette and her wife Sylvia Scharf and grandchild Rosalind, all of Wakefield, and Catherine Mellen and her husband Dusty Mellen and grandchildren JD, Charlie and Isabella, of Reading.
Judith died suddenly on April 1 at the age of 74. She was a 3rd Order Franciscan for almost 36 years who helped shepherd many aspiring Franciscans on their journey. She was an Episcopalian with a love for Orthodox icons and prayer, and a spiritual director. She was a musician, singer, and happy whistler. She was a good friend and a beloved member of many communities. She was a wonderful Mom to her kids and loving Garmum to all of her grandkids.
Judith grew up in Nutley, NJ, and graduated from Drew University with a degree in music and recreation.
David and Judith met folk dancing. They kept bees together and went on adventures to rescue swarms. They held an annual Pie Party and a St. Nicholas open house for many years and were both active in their church. They were both lovers of nature.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Third Order, Society of Saint Francis: checks may be made out to TSSF and include Judith’s name in the memo. Send c/o Alison Saichek, 17040 SE Naegeli Dr, #2, Portland, OR 97236
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 3pm at the Parish of the Epiphany, 70 Church St., Winchester. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Street parking only, plan accordingly. Masks will be required and please note that there will be some use of incense at the service.
The service will also be accessible online at the church Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/ParishoftheEpiphanyWinchesterMA/featured
Celebration of Life Services will be private.