I met Judy through my friend Loraine and I remember thinking how lucky Loraine was to meet someone to collaborate with who was so smart, so "normal," so industrious, and so sympatico with Loraine's feel for education. Judy was the kind of person who made you feel calm and relaxed just being in her presence. If I could pick just one word to describe her, it would be "positive." But she was many other things,too, a rare bird with so much energy it is really hard to believe she is gone. What a loss! My sincerest sympathy to her husband and  children. She was a terrific person.

My heart is with you Suzanne. Bask in the fact that you have so much of your very special mom in you. Much love at this terribly difficult time.

Lynne Glassman

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joe and the Famellette family during this time of sorrow.  Judy arrived on the Ramapo Central scene the same year that we did. She was an excellent teacher, good friend, and will certainly be missed."
                                       Norm and Peggy Kern (Suffern, now Warwick NY)

I was so sorry to learn of Judy's passing. It was great to see her in Canandaigua nearly two summers ago at her son Andy's Salvage Gallery booth at the Waterfront Arts Festival.
Judy was wonderful to work with, always professional and enthusiastic about her subject. She enjoyed the students and it showed. She had a great laugh which echoes even now. I have many fond memories of working with Judy - her insect pins (especially the spider, which she would kindly place her hand over when speaking with me), her willingness to continue to participate in our environmental day at FM even after her retirement, finding out (after both of us had taught many years in the district) that we had great maple trees for tapping in front of FM which began a wonderful tradition, always patiently setting up for the grade 4 New York State science tests and then correcting those tests, - and more memories too numerous to tell here. Judy will always have a special place in my heart for her friendship during our time as colleagues in Scarsdale. I will think of her each time I look at my spoon flower in my back yard here in Canandaigua.

My deep condolences,
Amy Ogden
Retired Learning Resource Center Teacher
Fox Meadow School in Scarsdale

Aunt Judy was by far my favorite aunt!!!   Since our Mom's passing Aunt Judy remembered our birthday with her beautiful words and caring thoughts.  Her smile made you smile and her love was felt in that smile.   I am so sad for her wonderful husband and soulmate and will pray for God's peace.  I feel so privileged to have had her in my life and forever in my heart.  Love Dick Dryer

Judy was a very special teacher.  She made science so interesting for my
class of first graders.  She had such a deep passion for her work and shared
it so joyfully .  She was also a wonderful friend and colleague.  I am  very sorry  for your loss.                                   Virginia (Mcginnis) Maddox...Fox Meadow School

Our baby sister was always a delight to all of us!   Her beautiful spirit, her interest in all the kids in the family, her visits at  our special times, her inspiration  in her many interests, and her love for all  the family, her help in our times of need, made her the  most special "kid" in the family.  Rest in peace and joy with your Saviour, Judy!   We thank God for your time with us, and look forward to seeing you again!

I was privileged to be one of the students at Suffern High School in 1958 and met the beautiful vivacious new science teacher and her handsome beau  ... little did I know what good friends we would all become. My children still remember New Year's Eve celebrations family milestones and the gift of our first cat. Judy thought my kids were deprived without a cat to love so Exit the cat became ours. This was only one of the many gifts Judy and Joe gave to my family and me the greatest gift of all their non judgmental unconditional friendship. Judy and I even got to share an office at Grandview School ( she was one of the best roommates I ever had. ) The Kronberg family was so much richer because of Judy and her family.  I will miss you my friend.

Judy I will always remember visiting you in New York and when it came time to drive back to New Brunswick, Canada.  You saw us off and as we were driving away you waved good bye and continued to wave running behind us in the middle of the street in your house coat. I remember as we're drove far down the road and we're about to turn the bend, we could barely see her but she was still there waving good bye. It is now with a heavy heart Judy that I say good bye.  I will always think of you with great love and respect. Good bye, until we meet again.

How can one begin to say how very much Aunt Judy ( Aunt Judy in-law )meant in our lives? in so many lives? First, being married 32 years ago to Jim Dryer meant that she NEVER forgot to send her nephew a Birthday card every year. What will we do when this comes along?. Special.That is the only way Judy could make people feel. Welcomed. Loved. Funloving. Family oriented beyond her immediate family right into the Canada Dryers. She and Joe always made a point of making the trip to wedding merriment and dancing. Trips down to New York with Dan and Barb and then with a friend --Judy and Joe made warm memories. The effort, generosity and love she put into doing all things will last forever in our hearts. As will her laughter and  beautiful smile. Also a big aching hole. God bless Joe and family Love Linda and Jim Dryer, Appleton, Ontario

I can't find the words to explain what an important part of my young life Mrs. Famellette was. She was like a second mother to me and my siblings, a source of support and love, and a shoulder to cry on. I have so many fond memories of being in the Famellette house, and I cherish every one of them. My thoughts are with the Famellette family, my most cherished childhood friends.

My first childhood inclination that Judy was a cool Aunt, was the fact that she wore a ring with a frog on it.  It was love and admiration ever since.  We are the Canadian arm of the Dryer household and Judy worked very hard to keep our families connected.  Wonderful memories of the Famellettes arriving in New Brunswick and our excursions down to the states.  Visits filled with fun and laughter.  Judy adored my Dad and I always loved how she said his name...Danny.  As my father's health failed she was so attentive to my Mother, even when she was very ill herself.  As for those cards that everyone speaks of; you can get 100 Happy Birthday wishes on your facebook timeline, but nothing replaces those thoughtfully chosen cards that would arrive every year from Aunt Judy.  Aunt Judy loved and enjoyed life, her friends and most especially her family.  I will miss her but am confident that she is now rejoicing in the loving arms of her Saviour.

OBITUARY

Judith Famellette

1 May, 1936 – 31 May, 2014

Edwin L. Bennett Funeral Homes

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