She was born on August 24, 1938 in Northampton to Charles and Evelyn (Crutch) Drake. She was raised and educated in Amherst, and graduated from Amherst High School, and later from Franklin County Public Hospital School of Nursing.    After graduating, Judy went to work at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, in Northampton, where she retired from after a 42 year career. During that time she touched many lives.   Judy loved her gardens and the many Birds that would come to the house and feed, knitting, and especially her Husband  Richard, whom  she married July 21, 1962. They  spent 51 glorious and loving years together, and enjoyed their many trips to Maine.   Besides her husband Richard, she also leaves behind two sons, James of Bedford, Texas; Glenn and his wife Megan of Belchertown; two loving grandchildren, Brooke and Tyler, also of Belchertown; two Brothers Charles Jr. (Red) and Robert Drake and his Wife Mary Jane, both of Amherst; and many Nieces, Nephews and extended family and friends; especially her life long friend of 65 years, Paula Burrows and her husband Maurice.   Calling Hours will be at the Douglass Funeral Home in Amherst on Tuesday June 10th from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.   At the request of the Family, the Funeral will be private.  The Family would like to thank the staff of both The Elaine Center of Hadley and the Cooley Dickinson Hospital for their aide, kindness and support.   Memorial Donations can be made in Judith Burrows’ name to the VNA/Hospice of Cooley Dickinson Hospital, 168 Industrial Drive, Northampton, Ma. 01060. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com

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