Judith Watson Dearborn, age 74, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, in Ventura, California.
Born on December 26, 1951, in New Rochelle, NY, to George and Carolyn Watson, Judy graduated from New Canaan High School in 1969. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Hiram College before embarking on a rewarding career as a Supply Chain Manager. On April 5, 1975, she married her soulmate, Barry, sharing 26 wonderful years together before his passing.
Above all, Judy was a devoted mother to her daughters, Kelley and Kerrey. She found immense joy in her family and cherished her role as a mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Carolyn Watson, and her beloved husband, Barry. She is survived by her two daughters, Kelley MacRae and Kerrey Bumgarner, and her four grandchildren.
A memorial service to celebrate Judy’s life will be held on August 29, 2026, at 11am at Ventura Missionary Church, located at 500 High
Point Dr., Ventura, CA 93003, with Pastor Doug Colby officiating. In memory of Judy’s devotion to the Lord and her faithful service as a deaconess, donations may be made to Ventura Missionary Church in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 757 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA.