Judith A. Ireland
WATERVILLE – Judith A. Ireland 84, passed away peacefully on Oct. 14, 2025, with her daughter by her side. Born Feb. 22, 1941, to Carolyn Reid. Judy grew up in Clinton and Fairfield, graduated from Lawrence High School in 1959 and started working at Keyes Fibre, where she worked diligently and made many friendships.
On July 17, 1969, Judy went on a blind date and that’s when she met Ken. They shared 46 years together and traveled the US and abroad.
In 1987 she and Ken moved to Palermo, where she enjoyed gardening, canning and quilting. She was a devout Christian and was a member of the Palermo Christian Church.
She was predeceased by her mother Carolyn Marshall, husband Kenneth Ireland, sister Paule Nora Lessard and brother Dana Marshall, son-in-law Robert Silvius Sr., stepsons, Kenneth Ireland Jr. and Wayne Ireland, stepgreat-grandchild Trevor Brown.
Survivors include her daughter Wendy McCaslin (John), step-children Linda Brown (Dennis), Ann Silvius (Robert Sr.), Gina Ireland (Kenny) Susan Ireland (Wayne), Brothers Ed Marshall (Cathy), Paul Marshall, Jr. (Linda); grandchildren: Vanessa Hamilton (Reece), Leann Skrupa (Will), Jarrett Brown (Susan), Robert Silvius Jr., (Karla), Michael Silvius (Cher), Karen Estby (Daniel), Daniel Ireland (Jason), Nicholas Ireland (Brandy), Kenny Ireland III (Setera), Tony Ireland, Jeffery Ireland (Ashley); great-grandchildren: Willow, Lauren, Trenton, Peyton, Bailey, Parker, Stephanie, Logan, Mitchell, Nolan, Nathaniel, Hannah, Anthony, Nicole, McKinley, Aubrey, Reid, Ryker, Joslyn, Ben and several great-great-grandchildren.
Judy is also survived by nephews and nieces, Michael McPhail, Michelle McPhail (Rhonda), Richard III, Danny Marshall, Aimee Marshall, Ed Marshall II (Holly), Ben Marshall, Megan Beaulieu (Eric), Abby Marshall.
The family would like to thank the staff at Woodlands Assisted and Memory Care of Waterville for taking care of Mom the last few years. Also, thank you to Andwell Hospice and The Hospice House in Auburn.
A graveside service will be held in the spring. Arrangements are under the care of Direct Cremation of Maine. Condolences may be shared at http://www.directcremationofmaine.com.
Donations can be made to: The Hospice House
236 Stetson Rd.
Auburn, ME 04210
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