Judith Anne (Graham) Stemp of Goderich Ontario passed away peacefully with loved ones at her side on Sunday August 22nd at Victoria Hospital in London after a 3 month illness. She fought courageously until the end.
Judith was born on September 22, 1950, in Goderich to Ben Graham (predeceased) and Vivian (Fisher) Graham. She had 70 years of life in which she is remembered by her husband Douglas Stemp, children Kevin Stemp and Josée Filion, Melissa and Jeremy Hataway, Jennifer and Jason Lobb, mother Vivian Graham, sisters Vicki Holdaway, Brenda Graham and Jane Graham McClinchey.
Judith was a loving grandmother to Jillian and Jack Hataway and Eliette and Emerson Lobb. Judith was a kind and compassionate woman who selflessly worked to make the lives of those she touched better be it family, friends or the many children she cared for in her career as an early childhood educator. Judith was a passionate card maker often taking delight in selling her creations to local businesses. She was also an avid gardener and traveller. She was buried at St Peter’s cemetery on August 28, 2021. In lieu of flowers Please consider a donation in Judith’s memory to London Health Sciences Foundation.
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Nathalie and Marc Dignard
Dear Doug and family, our sincere condolences to all of you. Judy welcomed us when we moved next door. She brought us cookies and help set up the kids daycare needs. The rest was history. We were more like friends than neighbours. She was very kind and helpful. I remember her helping us with our garden. She was so good and enjoyed taking care of her garden and offered us so much advice. We had many good times together. She will truly be missed.
Alison Lang
Judy always had time for everyone lovely genuine caring person our family had a great holiday with judy and Doug and the family they made us so welcome nothing was any bother an angel now in heaven rest in peace judy love alan margaret deborah alison (scotland)♥️Xxxx
Karla Hogan
Dear Doug and all of your family, you have my sympathies and prayers. I’m a friend of Laurie who told me of Judy’s illness. I’m sorry that Judy, you, Vivian, and all of your families had to go through this terrible time. No doubt Judy was a fighter but she’s in no pain now and at peace…that’s what we wish for our loved ones. I’m keeping all of you in my prayers. Rest In Peace, Judy.
Pat Johnston
Vivian and the families of Judy
Words, however kind, can’t mend your heartache: but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friend’s.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Pat Johnston & Bob Desjardins
Brigid Mckennirey
Our sincere condolences to your family. We only met twice but I felt important and loved immediately.
Brigid and Michael
Julian Pyka
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all on this sad occasion. We will always remember our good times in Beaverlodge and Ottawa. Jadzia and Julina Pyka
Brenda Cane Blackwell
Sympathies to all the Graham girls and extended family, particularly Vivian, Donna and Betty F. Hard to outlive a ‘youngster’ like Judy.
I knew her as the pretty eldest cousin of Cindy F. I have been touched by the valiant fight Judy gave over many months.
Godspeed.
Brenda (nee Thompson) Cane Blackwell and Robert.
John & Barb White
So sorry to hear of Judy’s passing, our deepest sympathy goes out to Doug, Vivian and Family’s. John, Barb White and Family
Marian Franklin
Melissa and family. So sorry for your loss my prayers ant thoughts are with you. I miss seeing you every day. Hang in there.
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Vivian, Doug and family – You are close in our hearts – with sympathy and prayer.
Sincerely – Cecelia and Don
Shelia Simpson
Our condolences
Pat Mumby-Dicks
My deepest sympathy goes out to all Judy’s family, especially Vivian. I was so lucky to have Judy as such a good friend while growing up. I have many memories of being at their house each morning on my way to school and all the Guide camps we did, lovely memories of such a beautiful friend.
Shelia Simpson
Our Condolences to Doug, Kevin, Melissa , Jennifer and Family
Cindy Fuller
My condolences, my thoughts are with you all💕
Marj & Tony Adams
Our sincere condolences Doug, Kevin, Melissa, Jennifer and your families. We have fond memories from our time in CFS Beaverlodge.
Sondra/Truus Buchner/Dragland
So very sorry for all you folks who loved Judy so very much. You all have our deepest sympathy.
It is never ever the right time to lose someone so loved but this was just far too soon.
Blessings to you all as you make your way through life with out Judy.
Dianne and Nigel Bellchamber
Judy was a special person and we had some fun get togethers over the years
Her husband Doug Stemp is my son-in-law Mike Glazier’s uncle.
Judy was happy to retire to hometown of Goderich and she will be missed so much by her family
Joyce Laturnus
Dear Melissa and Jenny
We are so very sorry and shocked to hear of your Moms death .Our thoughts are with you and all of your family .
Our deepest sympathies to all of you .
Pat and Joyce Laturnus
Jacqueline Hamilton
A lifetime of memories, too many to share here. All that is left when we leave this earth are the traces of love we have left behind. Aunty Judy left a whole lot of love, she was a blessing to us all. My heart is with all the family. Our family too, J,J&J For Auld Lang Syne
Wayne & Gwen Doak
Our deepest sympathy to Judy’s Family. She will be missed by so many.
Judy Loft
Thinking of you at this difficult time. She was one of the nicest people I have known .She loved her family and whenever she talked of you she always had the biggest smile.
Melanie Graham
Donny and I send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are all I’m our thoughts and prayers 🙏
Dave Brereton
What a wonderful mom and wife to Doug…patty and I had such wonderful memories together …from our days in high school at GDCI to trips to Key West…she was always so loving to all around her and will be missed by so many…Please know that she was special to so many..and we send our love to all her family….Patty and Dave Brereton
Ana Laura Roman
My Queen of Garage Sales. When we arrive to Canada in 2005 she was so welcoming. So nice to our family. She help us to get all our basics to start living here as immigrants. My daughters 4 and 6 at that time got their first Christmas ornaments from her. They keep them with special love. She was always calm. Happy. Helpful. Easy going. She will always be in a special place in our hearts.
Douglas receive a warm hug full of love and gratitude.
Judy’s love ones follow her example of love. Simplicity. Happiness & service.
Thank you God for her life. She has been a great gift for all of us.
Shirley Erb
To Don and all of Judys family My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Patricia Martin
Dear Doug and family: We think of you as you grieve this loss and hope those beautiful memories will bring you comfort. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Jerry & Susan Hataway
We very sorry that Judy has passed and wish we could be with her family during this hard time.