NORRIDGEWOCK – After a hard-fought and painful battle with Polycythemia Vera, a rare bone marrow disease, Craig Lee Judd passed on in the arms of his loving wife of 22 years, Kendra Atwood-Judd, on Sept. 9, 2025 at home.
Craig was born on May 30, 1959, in Skowhegan to Wilfred H Judd Sr. and Jean (White) Judd and attended Bingham Area Schools graduating in 1978.
He enjoyed relaxing at home with his wife, dog Smokey, and Maine Coon cat Pretty Girl. He was a loving father, stepfather and grandfather, but his sun rose and set on his wife Kendra whom he spent many years building a business and life. She was by his side in everything he did and cared deeply for him. She was his main caregiver during his long painful journey.
He leaves behind to mourn his loss his wife of 22 years Kendra Atwood-Judd, a son Jason Judd, Stepsons Chance Nalley and husband Reynaldo Chapparro, and Nathaniel Nalley Jr. (Violet). Grandchildren, Nathaniel lll, Latisha Conley (Timothy), Shayna Nalley (partner Caleb Heaton-Jones), Jayda Nalley, Lyric Nalley-Dickey (wife Nichole) Melodi Nalley, Tyler,Caleb and Kyle Judd. Special daughters Amanda Keefe and Kylie Caprio (Partner Eric) and grandchildren Nichole, Jonathan, Josie and Grace plus 10 great-grandchildren.
He also leaves behind stepsiblings, Verdell Gervais Sr. Ludger Gervais (Edith) and Katrina McCabe and their families, as well as many extended family and friends.
Craig was predeceased by his parents, Wilfred Sr. and Jean (White) Judd-Gervais, grandmother Georgia Stephens (Zun), Brother Wilfred Judd Jr.,son Ryan Judd, stepson David Nalley and in-laws Francis and Shirley (Marshall) Holbrook.
Our heartfelt thanks to Andwell Hospice, especially Gabby, Bethany, Donna, Danielle, Rick, Alan, and April who assisted in providing the best care. Close friends Maureen, Priscilla, and Elizabeth who would provide much needed relief, love and support in this long painful journey.
Craig made the final altruistic act of donating his body as an Anatomical Donation to the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford.
A memorial gathering will be held Oct. 5, 2025, 2 p.m., at the American Legion # 16 Route 201, Skowhegan.
In his memory please consider donating to https://gofund.me/f0197d0fa to support the Craig Judd Memorial.
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