In Celebration of

Judith Anne (Judy) Pace

April 25, 1933 -  May 7, 2020


On Thursday, May 7, 2020, our dear mummy, Judy passed away suddenly in her home in Montreal, Quebec.

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, she was the loving daughter of Phyllis Bellamy and F. Cecil Pace.
Judy is survived by her brother Trevor, her children Jacqueline, Michael and Andrew, and her grandchildren Alexandre, Benjamin, Xavier and Christopher.

Judy was born in Manitoba then moved to Victoria, B.C. After WWII, Judy moved to Ontario and began her nursing career at Western Hospital in Toronto. Since the mid-50’s, she made a life for herself and her family in Montreal where she worked as a nurse at the Royal Victoria Hospital in several units, lastly caring for patients at the Palliative Care Unit. Judy was a devoted and giving mother, an animal lover who also had an enviable “green thumb” turning neglected outdoor spaces into glorious urban oases. She was a true artist at heart adorning the walls of family with her art, often inspired by calligraphy from the East. Known for her wonderful sense of humour and good heart, Judy’s devotion to the care of everyone and everything around her would be her biggest legacy. She is now at peace and is sadly missed.

We thank you for everything you have given us.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Guestbook 

(5 of 11)


Rudolphe & Roxanne Moley (Family friends)

Entered May 13, 2020 from Boisbriand

Our deepest condolences in this time of mourning. You are in our prayers.

Hugh Kwok (Friend)

Entered May 14, 2020 from Montréal

Our heart felt condolences to the family. May she Rest In Peace. Mrs. Mouland, as I always called her, was always so kind to me and was always in a cheerful mood. She will be sadly missed .

The Kwok family,
Hugh , Dr Kwok , Tyler ❤️🙏

Richard Blanchet (Friend)

Entered May 14, 2020 from Arlington Massachusetts

Meg and I and the kids offer our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. We have met only a few times when living in Westmount but I remember her as a very caring mother. Also sad that we couldn’t be there for you and your family but hoping to see you soon and hopefully attend her memorial service.

Debbie Ferguson (Friend)

Entered May 15, 2020 from Montreal

When I think of Judith, I smile. She had a quick wit. Using her mastery of language, she made keen observations, she sharply rebuked, and she laughed.

Judith was an extraordinary woman. She used to tell me stories about her life from youth through adulthood. It was clear that she had the intellectual ability to go much further in her academic and professional career. But she never spoke of regrets about her professional choices. She was happy with her life as nurse and mother. The only regrets that she ever expressed were about how much more she wanted to do more for her children.

But Judith was human. She was sometimes harshest with those whom she loved the most. She allowed them to see her humanity, her vulnerability. She loved them most.

Judith never stopped learning. She was a lover of films, books, gardening, architecture, art, politics… her intellectual curiosity seemed to know no limit.
Judith learned, she loved, and she laughed. She loved her children. She loved her grandchildren. I was going to wish that she “rest in peace”. But, I think I hear her giggling and making a clever quip, at the mere suggestion that she is “resting”. I don’t know what she’s doing now, but I’d like to imagine that she’s reading, gardening, playing with her dog and cat and laughing…that thought makes me smile.

Be well Judith.

Panna Naik (Helped Judith for last five years.)

Entered May 15, 2020 from Montreal

I will miss her very much. She was wonderful, sweet, caring, humorous person. She loved her family. For few years she was part of my life. I will never forget her. She is in little corner of my heart. I haven’t accepted Jae death yet!!!!!!
So much to write about this sweet person!!!!!!!!!!’

Photos 

(5 of 9)