SISTER JUDY SMITH
1945-2023
Sister Judy Smith passed away on Sept. 19th 2023 at the Saint John Regional Hospital after a long and courageous battle with Cancer, with her family at her side She joined Philip A Jerguson Chapter # 18 in 1977. She was a member of Nereides Temple No. 78 Daughters of the Nile, Katie Hazen McKay Chapter I.O.D.E. and Branch #69 Canadian Legion. Alongside her husband she was a foster parent for many years, active in the fostering community. She served as President of the Saint John Foster Parents Assoc. Director and Vice-President of the NBFFA, director of Canadian Foster Families, chairperson of the Foster Assistance and support team. During her younger years she was active in sports and coaching. Judy loved to travel. Judy is survived by one son Clay (Crystal), daughter Amy Smith, foster daughter April (Nick) Potter, sister Carol (George) Vair, sister and best friend Patti Vaughan of Saint John, five grandchildren three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Hartley and Thelma Green, brother Ralph Green, and brothers-in law Brian Vaughan and Bill Northrup.. Visitations took place at the Castle Funeral Home and a Memorial Service was held at the Church of The Good Shepherd on Sept. 23rd. Interment was in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery, Saint John.
Each year the Master calleth
Some of 0ur loved ones to rest.
Our hearts are filled with sadness,
Cannot but say, "He knoweth best."