Judith Rose (MacIntosh) Silver, age 76, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by her family in Orleans, Ontario. Judy is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Leonard, son Greg (Cindy Ostertag), Stonewall, MB and daughter Janis (Craig Smith), Stittsville, ON, grandchildren, Skylar and Reena Ostertag-Silver, Stonewall, MB, Leah and Eric Exley, Stittsville ON; brother, Sid MacIntosh, New Glasgow, NS; sisters Mary Lou Kaiser, Port Bickerton, NS, Patricia (Gordon) Burns, Antigonish, NS and sister-in-law Hazel Silver, Dartmouth, NS. Judy is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Jean and Sidney MacIntosh of Smithfield, NS, brother-in-law’s Howard Kaiser, Malcom Silver and Marc Brunet, sister-in-law’s Linda (Hayne) MacIntosh, and Judy Silver-Brunet. Judy’s memory also lives on amongst her many-long standing friends going as far back as kindergarten.
Judy was born in Antigonish and resided in Smithfield, NS before she moved to Halifax in 1965 following her graduation from Success Business College in Truro. She then married the love of her life in October of 1967. From there Judy worked in various businesses and government departments from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Lahr, Germany all whilst caring for her own children. After finding home in Ottawa, Judy retired after working at Algonquin College.
By 2004, Judy began recording the family history her mother Jean had collected over many years. This was a passion to which she spent many hours and was able to compile a genealogy with well over 20,000 names going back several generations. As well, she lovingly travelled to Stittsville to babysit her grandchildren and always looked forward to her many visits to Manitoba, Florida and beloved Nova Scotia. In later years she learned to play golf in order to accompany her husband at his favourite pastime and then enjoyed playing with “the girls” who witnessed her one and only “hole in one”.
Judy’s cherished role of wife, mother and gram will continue to live on through the memory of her committed and adoring actions that will always be missed by Len, Greg, Janis and her grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Sunday, June 5 at 2 p.m. The family will be receiving condolences from 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the ALS Society. Many loving thanks from Judy and her family are given to the Orleans Palliative Care Team, Bayshore and Carefor Nurses and PSWs for all their help and kindness during this time.
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Doris and Len Pearcey
Valerie Joan Moore
So sorry to hear about Judy's passing ; sincere condolences to you, Len and the family. Its so sad Judy's time was up. You have been lucky that you had her in your life for 54 years. My prayers are with you .
Sandi and Clint Briscoe
Sincere condolences to you Len and your family, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Larry Doshen
Len, my sincere condolences on the loss of Judy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patty Lou, Andy & Family
Sending you all our love at this very sad time. xo
Linda and Bill Halliday
Len,Janis and Greg,We are sending our deepest condolences on the loss of Judy.We will remember the fun times we had socially,and the way that Judy journeyed through her illnesses with such grace and dignity.God Bless you in this time of sorrow.
Wayne and Vivian Giffin
Dear Len and Families:
So deeply sorry for the loss of dear, sweet Judy. We are sending our sincere sympathy to you. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Wayne and Vivian Giffin
Robert and Hélène Halpin
Dear neighbour and family, we are sorry for your loss. It is beautiful to see how you have cared for Judy at home and hope the love and support of your family and friends will help you through this season of grief. We are happy to donate to the charities you chose in memory of her.
Anne McGrath
Judy and Len were such great friends and neighbours to my Mom, Margaret McGrath, including during her final weeks. She was truly blessed to have them in her life. My condolences on Judy's passing. She was delightful, fun, caring and kind. Anne
Doreen and Wayne Kendall
Len
Just heard of Judy's passing, our condolence to you and family
Doreen and Wayne
Our hearts are broken as we lost our best friend of 41 years. Leonard to you and your entire family we send our sincere condolences. Over the years our most memorable events were always with Judy and our husbands, Len#1 and Len#2. Lots of fun and laughter. Judy is no doubt now flying high with the angels and butterflies. Judy will be remain forever in our hearts and we will be sharing stories of our wonderful times together hopefully for many years to come.