WOOD, JUDITH EVELYN (née NORTON) Judy Wood of Fredericton, NB passed away at the DECH on Saturday, January 29, 2005. Born June 19, 1953 in Broken Hill, Northern Rhodesia, she was a daughter of Stuart and Elsie (Loxton) Norton, and the wife of Michael Wood. Judy will be remembered as a compassionate, intelligent and courageous woman who cherished her family and friends. She touched many lives with her ready smile, quiet strength, and ability to encourage and help others. Judy was awarded a Bachelor of Nursing degree from UNB (Fredericton) in 1974, and was very fulfilled by the opportunity to care for mothers and babies during her service as a registered nurse. Judy was an active proponent of lifelong learning and continued education, and graduated from St. Thomas University in 1997 with an Honours degree in History. Judy was an avid reader with a large collection of well-thumbed books. In her spare time, she created many beautiful cross-stitched items for family and friends to treasure, and helped make several lovely quilts. Judy was a faithful parishioner at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Lincoln, and participated in a number of church ministries. Among other volunteer activities, Judy led Brownies and Guides, assisted with school and extra-curricular activities, participated in the St. John Ambulance brigade, and provided pastoral care. Judy is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Mike; parents Stuart and Elsie Norton; son Chris of St. John's, NL; daughter Leigh of Bathurst, NB; sister Merrill Beatty (Nicholas Susak) and brother Dr. Stuart Norton Jr. (Ruth), both of Fredericton. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Betty Wood, of Fredericton; aunts, Daphne Burns and Mavis Smith of South Africa and Anita Heyneke of Zimbabwe; and several brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, close friends, and extended family across North America and Africa. Older sister Cheryl Norton predeceased Judy in infancy. Visitation will take place at McAdam's Select Community Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 1st, 2005 from 7-9 pm. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2005 at 7:00 pm with Rev. Monte Peters as celebrant. Interment will take place in the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Cemetery at a later date. For those who wish, memorial tributes made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital or to St. Thomas University, or a charity of the donor's choice, would be appreciated by Judy's family. www.mcadamsfh.com