Judith A. Woods

Judith Ann (Witherell) Woods, 70, of the Milldale section of Southington, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 5, 2011 at HCC at New Britain General.

Born in Fall River, MA on June 11, 1941 to the late Edward and Elizabeth (King) Witherell, she had been a Southington resident for 57 years.

After working in Quality Control at EIS for many years, she worked as a dietician at Elim Park, retiring in 2009.

Judith is survived by her daughter Cathy Stelly of NC; 3 grandchildren: Kelly Meraz, Jessica Shoneck and Reynold Meraz, all of NC and her niece Beth Culverson of FL. She also leaves behind her long-time companion and best friend of 23 years, John Brainerd of Milldale and his 2 children: Jennifer Franco and husband Derek and their children Celia and Trevor of MA and Jay Brainerd and wife Dawn and their children Jake and Adam of Glastonbury, CT; and her extended Woods Family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Judith's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Centralized Memorial Processing Center, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

A memorial service for Judith will be held at 7pm at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville on Wednesday November 9, 2011. Calling hours will be held from 6-7pm prior to the service. For online condolences and directions please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

FUNERAL SERVICES

In lieu of flowers, donations in Judith's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Centralized Memorial Processing Center, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

A memorial service for Judith will be held at 7pm at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville on Wednesday November 9, 2011. Calling hours will be held from 6-7pm prior to the service.