Saturday, October 5, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
CANTON -- Judith B. “Judy” Ruddy, 85, of Canton, NY and formerly of Cape Vincent, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she was surrounded by her loving family.
Judy was born May 3, 1939, in Canton, a daughter of the late P. Emerson “Emmy” and Bernetta L. (Moore) Bartman.
She graduated from Canton High School in 1957 and later from the Harper Method Beauty School in Rochester, NY. Judy was a hairdresser in Canton and in Watertown for a total of 42 years.
On September 17, 1960, Judy married Robert V. Ruddy at St. Mary’s Church in Canton, with Msgr. James J. Ruddy (brother of the groom) officiating their marriage. Deacon Ruddy predeceased her on October 29, 2013.
Judy was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society in Cape Vincent, The Legion of Mary and became a Lay Minster within the Catholic Church in 1994.
She was an avid knitter, reader and enjoyed spending time with family.
She is survived by her three children, Michelle (Terry) Conant of Canton, NY, M. Peter (Sandra) Ruddy of Rochester, NY and Patrick (Leslie) Ruddy of Huntersville, NC; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; sister, JoAnne Scott of Canton, NY and by two nephews.
In addition to her beloved husband, Deacon Robert Ruddy and parents, Emerson and Bernetta, she was predeceased by a niece.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Church, Canton with Most Reverend Terry LaValley, Bishop of the Diocese of Ogdensburg and Father Bryan Stitt.
Burial will be held in the Glenwood Cemetery, Watertown, NY.
Calling hours for Judy will be held on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the O’Leary Funeral Home, Canton.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Mary’s Church, 68 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617 or the Lodge at Dreaming Tree Ranch, 5905 CR 27, Canton, NY 13617.
Memories and condolences may be shared with Judy’s family online at www.olearyfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements for Judy are under the care of the O’Leary Funeral Service of Canton.
