Judith L. "Judie" Frey
March 11, 1942 — August 24, 2014
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Judith L. "Judie" Frey
Judie was born in Melrose on March 11, 1942, one of two children of the late Henry M. Tanner and Frances (Tash) Tanner.Raised in Melrose, she continued living in Melrose throughout her life.Judie was a Girl Scout and Cub Scout Leader and graduated from Bay State Junior College. Through her unconditional love and personal strength, she raised her 5 children while also working several part -time jobs. After they had grown, her working career continued as a sales representative at Avis, travelling to East Boston rain or shine.With her strong work ethic and determined mind, she worked right up until her passing and nearly reached her goal of working for 30 years at Avis.It was not always easy, but she never complained and carried her good nature through it all.
Judie was a great cook, known for her famous chocolate cake and chocolate brownies.She enjoyed collecting revolutionary war coins, baseball cards, and unique ceramic elephants that she kept on display around the house.She also enjoyed documenting family events through photo albums which she frequently gave as presents to her family and friends. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching the local Boston sports teams, and was a season ticket holder of the Boston Bruins for many years.
Judie was always ready for a good time, was the life of the party and never took life too seriously.With a great sense of humor and love of laughter, her home was always welcoming and served as the second home to many neighborhood kids. She had several great longtime friends that she loved spending time with, and was incredibly caring and giving to her family.She somehow managed to never lose a game of "Skipbo" in her life, and entertained her grandchildren with her perfect record.She will be lovingly remembered for her strength, sense of humor, and love for her family.
Judie was the beloved companion of the late Robert J. Butt. Devoted mother of Laurie A. Lucey and her husband Gary of Georgetown, Cheryl A. Marchant and her husband Paul of Melrose, Joseph E. Frey Jr. and his wife Pam of Ipswich, Wendy L. Frey of Dorchester, and Kenneth J. Frey of Pittsfield. Dear sister of Henry M. Tanner of Wakefield. Loving grandmother of Jennifer L. Vangelist of Georgetown, Cheri L. Horton and her husband Timothy of Melrose, Makayla F. Lucey of Georgetown, Ashley A. Keohan of Melrose, Paul William Marchant, Jr. of Malden, Michelle M. Marchant of Methuen, Lisa P. Reichlen and her husband Michael of N. Andover, Eric Frey and his wife Haley of N. Andover, Kristen Hollis and her husband Aaron of Dorchester, Timothy Frey of Boston, and Judy Frey of Revere. Also survived by 9 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends will gather in honor and remembrance of Judie's life during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Thursday, August 28 from 4-8PM, and for her Funeral Service at the First United Methodist Church, 645 Main St., Melrose celebrated on Friday at 10AM. Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.
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Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, August 28, 2014
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Robinson Funeral Home
Funeral Service
Friday, August 29, 2014
Starts at 10:00 am
First United Methodist Church
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