Obituary of Judith Gail Cromwell

It is with profound sadness the family of Judith Gail Cromwell announce her passing. Judy was called home to join our heavenly Father in the early morning of November 18, 2017, peacefully at home with her family at her side. Judy leaves behind a family with unmeasurable loss and sorrow but who are so very blessed to have had her with them for a lifetime of happiness, love and laughter. Born July 30, 1942 in Saint John, she was the daughter of Dorothy (Williams) Titus and the late Lewis Titus. Judy’s many years of teaching in Quebec and New Brunswick, ending her career at Westfield Elementary School, fulfilled a lifetime dream of inspiring young minds. To Judy, every student was a treasure and it meant the world to her that she was given the gift to teach, encourage and develop her special students. She had a voracious appetite to read and encouraged all her students to explore and develop a love of reading. Whatever Judy did she took on with a passion, whether it be sewing beautiful frocks for her wee grandchildren or planting in her garden giving back to Mother Earth. As retirement neared, a new talent emerged. She eagerly embraced an artist’s palette from which many family and friends were the beneficiary of her wonderful and whimsy artistic gifts. Judy so looked forward to her Monday morning art club and countless hours spent in her painting loft. Judy’s courageous 4-year battle with cancer is now finally over, a battle she profoundly won. She never once lost control of what she wanted and how she wanted things done. Judy was nothing short of a "miracle woman" - throughout this entire journey she was always raising the spirits of others with kind words, warm wishes and her amazing sense of humour. A remarkable human being. Her family will sadly miss her forever but will always carry her on every journey in their hearts. Judy was predeceased by her father, Lewis and leaves behind with heavy hearts her mother, Dorothy Titus and beloved brother, Richard Titus (Bev); grateful to have been her daughter and best friend, Kimberly MacKenzie (Robert) of Grand Bay-Westfield; sons, Greg (Leanne) of Tantallon, NS and Andrew (Krista) of Palm City, FL; the light-of-her-life grandchildren, Chelsea, Kaitlyn (Jorge) and Colin (Karlee) MacKenzie, Cameron and Carson Cromwell and Brandon, Austin and Alexis Cromwell; great-grandchildren, Kambree, Kendall and Luka - her "little lovies". The family extends their warmest heartfelt thanks to the Saint John Regional Interventional team. Special thanks to Ralph Johnson and the EMP team for their compassion, care and support. We will forever be grateful. Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, 634-7424 where visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The service and celebration of life will be held at Brenan’s Chapel on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Donations in Judy’s memory made to the Church of the Resurrection Children’s Play Park Fund would be appreciated by the family. Her wonderful legacy continues.