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Judy Burke
Simonton Nutter
Simonton Nutter
1938 - 2014
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Obituary for Judy Burke Simonton Nutter
CAMDEN - On November 8, 2014, Judith Mary Burke Simonton Nutter’s heart, soul and spirit went to be with her Heavenly Father. She passed away with loved ones near at the Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill.
Judith was born July 26, 1938 in Hartford, Connecticut to Edward Joseph (Joe) and Carrie Tibbetts Burke. Following the death of Joe in 1954, Carrie married Laurence Miller, always a family friend, who became a wonderful father and grandfather, sharing a love of the outdoors and fun.
Judy Mary was married to Norman Nutter in January 2014, who survives her. She is also survived by her daughter Mary-Ella Simonton Zietz of Hartford, Vermont, grandsons Eric Laurence and Matthew William also of Vermont, beloved nephew Jeffry Edward Burke and his brother Tom Burke, both of New York.
In her own words, “God has blessed me with the best life on this planet. Mary-Ella always has fine thoughts, patience, and prayers for me, far beyond what I could ask, while raising Eric and Matthew in today’s temptation-filled world. My life has been filled with loyal, incredible friends who show me love, joy, generosity, respect, and kindness. God is good!”
Judith was a proud alumna of Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield where she first met Norman when they entered as freshmen, together not even imagining they would come together much later in life. Judy received an Associate in Science degree from Fisher Junior College and Franklin Institute in Boston and continued her education at Harvard, the Northern Conservatory of Music, and the University of Maine.
“When people ask what I do with my time, now that I am retired, I tell them I live, love, laugh and learn. I love animals, all that Mother Nature has to give, especially white water lilies and the first robin in spring, music, poetry, Maine humor (!), tea parties, handmade gifts, family, friends, and Christian farmers.”
In Norman she found her Christian farmer.
The family is forever grateful for the extraordinary care and compassion of Kno-Wal-Lin Hospice and for Judy's end of life care at Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill.
In lieu of flowers, friends may wish to remember Judy's love for animals by donating to the Camden-Rockport Animal Shelter, located near the site of Twenty Maples, Judy's childhood farm, 146 Camden St, Rockport, ME 04856.
Mary-Ella and Norman will plan a celebration of All-things-Judy at a future date, and ask for notes and contact information to be shared with the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home through Judy’s Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com. In the meantime, we all know that Judith enjoins us to …"Don’t shed a tear, for I’m having Christmas with Jesus this year."
Judith was born July 26, 1938 in Hartford, Connecticut to Edward Joseph (Joe) and Carrie Tibbetts Burke. Following the death of Joe in 1954, Carrie married Laurence Miller, always a family friend, who became a wonderful father and grandfather, sharing a love of the outdoors and fun.
Judy Mary was married to Norman Nutter in January 2014, who survives her. She is also survived by her daughter Mary-Ella Simonton Zietz of Hartford, Vermont, grandsons Eric Laurence and Matthew William also of Vermont, beloved nephew Jeffry Edward Burke and his brother Tom Burke, both of New York.
In her own words, “God has blessed me with the best life on this planet. Mary-Ella always has fine thoughts, patience, and prayers for me, far beyond what I could ask, while raising Eric and Matthew in today’s temptation-filled world. My life has been filled with loyal, incredible friends who show me love, joy, generosity, respect, and kindness. God is good!”
Judith was a proud alumna of Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield where she first met Norman when they entered as freshmen, together not even imagining they would come together much later in life. Judy received an Associate in Science degree from Fisher Junior College and Franklin Institute in Boston and continued her education at Harvard, the Northern Conservatory of Music, and the University of Maine.
“When people ask what I do with my time, now that I am retired, I tell them I live, love, laugh and learn. I love animals, all that Mother Nature has to give, especially white water lilies and the first robin in spring, music, poetry, Maine humor (!), tea parties, handmade gifts, family, friends, and Christian farmers.”
In Norman she found her Christian farmer.
The family is forever grateful for the extraordinary care and compassion of Kno-Wal-Lin Hospice and for Judy's end of life care at Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill.
In lieu of flowers, friends may wish to remember Judy's love for animals by donating to the Camden-Rockport Animal Shelter, located near the site of Twenty Maples, Judy's childhood farm, 146 Camden St, Rockport, ME 04856.
Mary-Ella and Norman will plan a celebration of All-things-Judy at a future date, and ask for notes and contact information to be shared with the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home through Judy’s Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com. In the meantime, we all know that Judith enjoins us to …"Don’t shed a tear, for I’m having Christmas with Jesus this year."
Phone: 207-594-4212
Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home
110 Limerock Street
Rockland ME04841
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