Judith A. Stevens

Judith Ann Stevens, a lifelong resident of Dedham, died Sunday, May 6, 2012,  at the Charlwell House in Norwood. She was 70. Judy was born in Boston and was the daughter of the late Robert & Mary Jane (Agee) Shreve. She graduated from Dedham High School with the Class of 1959, the Quincy School of Nursing, and from the Henry Peabody School of Nursing.  A majority of Judy’s nursing career, over 20 years, was at Glover Hospital in Needham, now the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.  She also worked with the Dedham Visiting Nurses Association, Dr. Farr’s medical practice in Needham and in private nursing.  She retired in 2005.  Judy was a life member of the Bay State Antique Auto Club, a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church, and a  den mother for the Boy Scouts in Dedham.  She enjoyed  going  camping, sewing and quilting.  Most of all she loved her family. Judy is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, William G. Stevens of Dedham; her children Robert W. and his wife Karen Stevens of Rockland, Mark K. and his wife Julie Tidemand-Stevens of Brockton, and Kimberly A. “Wisniewski” Stevens of Dedham; and her sister Betty-Jane Shreve, and her partner Nancy Johnson of Cape Elizabeth, ME.  She is also survived by her grandchildren Ryan M. Wisniewski, Alyssa C. Wisniewski, Derek King and Jessalyn King.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life gathering on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 1-4 pm at the Endicott Estate, East Street,  Dedham. Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers donations in Judy’s memory may be made to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover Street, Building 3, Hanover, MA. 02339.