The well-lived and full life of Judith “Judy” (Maynard) Mow came to a peaceful end as she was surrounded by family in her home on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Despite her valiant and brave fight, she succumbed to her struggle with multiple myeloma.
Judy was born on June 22, 1945, in Hyannis Massachusetts to the late Theodore “Teddy” Maynard and Anna Anderson. Judy grew up with her brother Spencer Maynard in Rhode Island. Judy had many close friends and was an accomplished student at East Greenwich High School where she received an Underwood Award her senior year for Outstanding Business Education Student.
At the tender age of 21, Judy moved to Arizona and stayed with her friend Melanie & Charlie until she was able to get herself established. She bought her first car in 1967 – a 1963 Chevy that she lovingly called “Nelliebelle”.
Judy married Ronald M. Capron, also from Rhode Island, on June 29, 1968, in Phoenix, Arizona. They were blessed with three children Lisa (Mark) Bosworth, Ron (Lori) Capron, and Christine (Josh) Lanning. Judy was a legal secretary for many years and retired from the Arizona Attorney General’s Office in 2007. She continued to work part-time as a legal secretary until 2016.
Judy had many interests and hobbies in her lifetime. She enjoyed dancing, with the swing and cha-cha as among her favorite moves. Judy also enjoyed sewing clothes for her kids throughout the years, crafting and assembling puzzles. You can even find her finished puzzle projects hanging in her home. Judy loved to cook and her family always looked forward to “Mom’s Spaghetti & Meatball” dinner. You could always count on her delicious pumpkin bread as part of the holiday meal.
Judy remained active during her retirement including her cherished bike rides, participation with the Sun City Dart Club, as well as playing cards and pool with her friends at the Community Center. Judy was passionate about helping others and volunteered her time at Meals on Wheels and the United Food Bank for many years.
Above all, Judy loved being a Grandma. Her license plate proudly displayed that she had thirteen grandkids. There was never a time that Judy did not attend a school function, sports game, church activity, birthday, or holiday to support the ones she loved.
Judy will always be remembered as a dedicated Mom and Grandma. She will be missed by all her friends and family.
Those left to cherish her memory are her three children, thirteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, her brother, and nieces and nephews.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents and grandson Brett.
Celebration of Life services for Judy will be held at West Resthaven Funeral Home on Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 4p-5p at 6450 West Northern Avenue, Glendale Arizona 85301. Refreshments and fellowship will be held at Judy’s home following services.
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