It is with heartfelt sadness that we, the family of Judith Ann (Cordeau) Mantell, confirm that she passed away peacefully in her sleep on the night of June 23 of congestive heart failure, 2 weeks following the celebration of her 77th birthday. Judy had been in rapidly declining health during the past 6 months of 2020, and we thank the Lord she is in eternal peace resting comfortably in His arms.
Judy was born on June 9, 1943, to Alfred Cordeau and Alfreda Perkins Cordeau in Everett, Massachusetts, and was a 1961 graduate of Everett High School. Judy excelled on all fronts—she was an excellent student; popular, athletic (tennis) and a drum majorette. Judy was devoted to learning new things, and had a thirst for knowledge throughout her life. She continued to pursue higher education as an adult and graduated from the University of Hartford with a BA and MA degree in Communication.
The highlight of her life was the birth of her two sons during her first husband's military commitment in Alabama: Maurice, born in 1965, and Jeffrey in 1967. They returned to New England, first living in Wethersfield, CT, and then moving to her beloved Simsbury, CT in 1969, where she resided until 1991 prior to moving to Kingwood, Texas in 1992. In Simsbury, in addition to raising her family and continuing her education, she found time to volunteer in her community.
The second highlight was completing her MA degree in Communication. Judy taught as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Hartford from 1976 to 1981, and then in the MBA program at the University of Connecticut from 1982 through 1985. As an educator, Judy touched many young lives, and provided them with a better outlook and perspective on life, as well as the coping skills needed in life's occasional disappointments.
Judy moved to Kingwood, Texas to join Peter Mantell, the love of her life in 1992, until death intervened in June of 2020. Judy was a very active bridge player, and received numerous awards for her skills and keen eye for the cards, sometimes extending beyond bridge! During the 1990's and early 2000's, Judy and Peter made a pact to see the world together, traveling extensively each summer, from Ireland to Italy, from France to Morocco...under her guidance, they did it all.
When Peter retired from legacy Exxon in 2002, and founded his consulting practice, Judy was his rock, chief supporter, and provided the "yes you can" spirit that was the centerpiece of her soul. Judy continued to always find ways to help others...as her best friends would always tease her..."beautiful girl, generous to a fault, with a big heart for all whom you touched throughout your life."
In addition to her husband, Peter Wiliam Mantell (Kingwood, TX), Judy leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son Maurice Paul (Maury) Andrien, Ill, (Bloomfield, CT), and his daughters, Kelly Andrien (New York City), and Ashley Andrien (Denver, CO); her son Jeffrey Scott Andrien (Austin, TX), his wife, Tanya Hendricks Andrien, and their 3 daughters, Madeleine, Joelle and Zia, all of Westlake Hills, Austin, TX. Judy is also survived by her twin sister, Janice Cordeau Hoyt of Plymouth, MA, and many cousins, nieces and nephews scattered across New England.
Judy will be sadly missed, most especially by her husband, Peter. Due to the many restrictions placed upon all of us now by COVID-19, two "Celebrations of Life" will be conducted for Judy...First, for the New York and New England side of the family...a funeral Mass will be conducted on Saturday, July 25, at 4:00 PM at St Bonaventure Catholic Church, North Plymouth, Mass, with a reception to follow immediately thereafter at the home of Janice and Richard Hoyt, Plymouth, Mass. Second, for her many local friends and family, a private reception will be hosted by family at the Magnolia Room, Kingwood Country Club.
At her wish, and at a later time, the family will divide her ashes between Simsbury, CT and Niantic, CT, respectively. For those wishing, Judy suggested making a contribution to the Village Learning and Achievement Center, 3819 Plum Valley Drive, Kingwood, Texas 77339, att. Mrs Kimberly A. Brusatori, or to a charity of your choice.
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