Our beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt and friend, Judy Lee Hamm passed away with her family by her side on January 28, 2016.
Judy will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 38 years, Wayne Hamm–semicolon– son, Jared (Brianna) Hamm–semicolon– daughter, Jodi (Kirby) Millar–semicolon– grandchildren: Finnley, Berkley, Kinsley, and Tagen–semicolon– sister, Sandra (Brian) Kennedy–semicolon– mother-in-law, Nalda Wheeler–semicolon– sister in-law, Cheryl (Bert) Desjardins–semicolon– and many other relatives and close friends.
She was predeceased by her loving parents: Edward and Beulah McKeown.
Judy was described by many as the kindest person they had ever met. She spent the majority of her life giving to others while never expecting anything in return. There is a well-known quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson that so accurately portrays Judy’s passion for life–semicolon– “To have lived well, laughed often and loved much”.
We extend a special thank you to Judy’s niece Natasha–semicolon– Thank-you “Tosh” for supporting your Aunt Judy, during her brave fight and being with her until the end.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff of The Grey Nuns Community Hospital. Your Care and Support (for Judy/Mom) will always be remembered.
A special thank you to Dr. John Clarke for those special gestures almost unheard of in our busy, modern times. Dr. Clarke, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for the house calls you made to help comfort Judy.
A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held between 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday, February 7, 2016 at The St. Albert Minor Baseball Association Clubhouse at 215 Sturgeon Rd, St. Albert, Alberta.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made in Judy’s name to the Tertiary Palliative Care Unit 43 at The Grey Nuns Community Hospital, 1100 Youville Dr, Edmonton, AB, T6L 5X8.
Kim and Ira Annett says
Sending you all our condolences on your loss. Hugs and Prayers.
Bonnie (Cochrane) Stairs says
Deae Wayne and family: I have so very many memories of times as kids on Fisher Avenue and so many hours spent in the McKeown home during my growing up years. Judy was our sweet, little blonde cousin and was dearly loved. Though our adult years have been spent far from one another, those early ties remain in the heart.
My very deepest sympathy to you all as you have had a great loss for sure.
Sincerely,
Bonnie
Susie Presutti says
Dear Jodi,
I had the great opportunity to meet your Mom once and what an impression she left on me. She was an amazing woman full of energy and love. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Susie and Trevor
Cynthia Soneff says
Dear Wayne and Family,
Judy really was a very kind person and we were very lucky to have her working in the maternity clinic. Her kindness touched the lives of everyone who came into the clinic; patients of course, but also us doctors. I miss Judy every day that I work in the clinic as it really is not the same without her.
Lorraine and Harvey MacLeod says
Dear Wayne and family,
We were very sorry to hear about Judy. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Love, Lorraine, Harvey and family.
Linda & Ed Doiron says
Dear Wayne,
Our hearts go out to you and the kids on your tremendous loss. May you hold on to the sweet memories and the legacy she has left. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Linda & Ed
Dianne Somers (formerly Lister) says
Dear Wayne, Jody, Jared and family – I am shocked and so very saddened to hear of Judy”s passing. She was a joyful woman – my favourite neighbour when I lived on Lepine. She was a source of strength for me when my daughter, Amanda, had her accident and her kindness was never forgotten. Judy and I had many good times just sitting on the driveway watching the kids and possibly sharing a beer or two. The world has lost a beautiful person. My deepest condolences to you all.
Sincerely,
Dianne Somers (formerly Lister)
Sandi COLEY says
Dear Wayne, Sorry to hear about Judy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Jennifer Poore Kehoe says
Dear Wayne..very sorry to read of Judy”s passing..I remember that sweet smile of hers and those pretty eyes..Wishing for you lots of wonderful memories and am thinking of you and your family in the difficult days ahead..Sincerely Jennifer Poore
Andrea Wheeler says
Sending thoughts and prayers to you all.
Andrea, Lawrence and Eliana
John Christenson says
So sad to hear about Judy. I lost track after Wayne and Judy moved West but I still remember Judy”s great sense of humour, and her smile. Rachael and I send our sincerest condolences to Wayne and family.
Scott & Helen Hill says
So sorry to hear of Judy”s passing. We missed not seeing you and Judy when you were home last. We”ll always remember the great times we had together in Cornwall and our Thanksgiving weekend in Hillsborough. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Chris Wheeler says
Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the treasured memories help you through this difficult time.
Debbie Pond/Patterson/Dunphy says
Wayne
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear wife, Judy. I wanted to send a message to let you know that you still have people from Marysville thinking of you at this very sad time. I remember a lot of years ago that you not only recognized me, but came over to say hello at a fair that my husband and I had taken our kids to see in P.E.I. It must have been in the late 70”s and I thought how nice it was of you to come over and speak to my husband and I …..so now I am acknowledging you, to let you know that I am well aware of the hard battle you and Judy have been fighting. I too lost my husband to cancer in 2009. You will go through a lot of different emotions but you will make it through. Wishing you strength in the days ahead. Sincerely, Debbie (Pond/Patterson) Dunphy
P.S. The Debbie Pond from Sandyville just in case you don”t remember the fair in PEI.
Terri & Blair Bonnevie says
Wayne and family
So sorry to hear of your loss. This has been a hard month for all . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Judy Brown says
Wayne and family, know we are thinking of you all as you endure the loss of your Wife and Mom. The next day”s, weeks ,and months won”t be easy but may you find comfort in each other. Take care.
Bill Spinks says
Wayne,
We are so sorry to learn of your family”s loss of your lovely wife Judy. I remember meeting her at several EPS functions and she was incredibly kind and friendly to me. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. You are in our prayers. Bill and Terri Spinks
Jocelyn and Mike Clarke Jamieson says
Wayne, Jarod, Jodi and Families, We are so very sorry, Judy and I had some great times growing up in Marysville, she was always such fun and happy. She will be greatly missed.
Jocelyn and Mike
Karen Caughell says
Wayne, Our condolences to you and your family on your loss. Cherish the memories. You are in our thoughts. Tony & Karen Caughell