Judee Anne Jandreau

KENNEBUNK – With great sadness, we announce the passing of Judee Anne Jandreau of Kennebunk, Maine. She passed away at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. Judee was born on June 27, 1957, to Donald and Pauline Jandreau in Waterville, Maine. After graduating from Waterville Senior High School in 1975, she attended Thomas College.

Judee was predeceased by her parents, Donald and Pauline Jandreau; sister, Nancy Jandreau Johnson; brother, Richard Jandreau. She is survived by her loving son, Christopher Jandreau, and his wife, Jami, of Arundel; Dear Love, Barrie Miller of Concord, New Hampshire; Best Friend, Gayle Pellegrini of Carrrabassett Valley; Siblings: Donald Jandreau, Jr., of Waterville; Peter Jandreau and wife, Carol, of Soldier Pond; Brian Jandreau of Norridgewock; Kevin Jandreau and wife, Janice, of Benton; David Jandreau and wife, Kristie, of Winslow.

She is also survived by several nieces and nephews: Nicole King, Jared Jandreau, Brent Jandreau, Kenneth Jandreau, Britney Jandreau, Sabrina Jandreau, Nathan Jandreau, Sarah Martin, Moriah Giguere, Andre Giguere, and Deahna Liguere.

Judee discovered her passion early in her career while working at Tardiff’s Jewelry and Larsen’s Jewelry in Waterville. After training in these established businesses, she launched her jewelry sales company. Judee’s talent for selecting and marketing her jewelry enabled her to create a long-lasting and highly successful business that has spanned over 40 years. She frequently traveled to New York City to personally handpick exquisite and unique jewelry for her many clients. She also represented a host of jewelry artisans from various parts of the world.

Judee was delighted to live near the ocean in Kennebunk, loving the sandy beaches, salty air, and community of people living there. She was deeply involved in her community as a board member of the Kennebunk Historical Commission and a member of the Kennebunk Yacht Club. Judee loved celebrating the holidays, especially Halloween and Christmas. Her decorations and parties were beyond compare.

Throughout her lifetime, Judee achieved great success due to her hard work and perseverance; however, she was always humble and filled with kindness and thoughtfulness toward everyone. She truly was beautiful inside and out with her gorgeous long blonde hair, stunning blue eyes, open smile, and loving heart. And just like Maria in “The Sound of Music,” Judee had her favorite things: fashion, decorating, gardening, jewelry, sports cars, and her family and friends. Judee enjoyed nothing more than celebrating her loved ones’ special days with a beautifully handwritten note, a heartfelt message, and often a piece of jewelry.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life, Oct. 9, 2023, 4-7 p.m., Silver Street Tavern, 2 Silver St., Waterville.

~ Everywhere she went, she left a shimmer of gold. She will be dearly missed ~