SCARBOROUGH — Judith (Judy) Ethel Walsh (nee Hayes), 85, of Bridgton, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023, after a long illness at Gosnell House in Scarborough, Maine.

Judy was born on December 15, 1937, to John Hayes and Ethel Hayes (nee Marley) in the Bronx, NYC, N.Y. She attended Catholic schools up until graduation in 1955. She went on to work for Bell Systems.

Judy spent time during summers coming to Maine and enjoying time on the many lakes and ponds.

In the late 1960s, her family moved permanently to Bridgton. Her family owned and operated Ski Valley Motel until 1987. Her father taught her how to fix just about anything and was her oak.

She loved horses and owned many Morgans for quite a while. Horseback riding was something she enjoyed doing with her friends and would hit the trails off Quarry Road and Hio Ridge Road.

Starting in the early 1990s, she worked for Bridgton Hospital as a registrar. She retired after 25 years of service and continued to stay in touch with many coworkers who were her dear friends with big hearts.

Her passions in life included her plants and gardens which she tended to regularly.

Judy was predeceased by her father, mother, brother Eugene, brother Ken and ex-husband, Barry. Judy is survived by her two sons, Jesse of Bridgton and John (JG) and his spouse, daughter- in-law, Marilyn Harrington, of Bridgton. Her sons meant the world to her.

Her family would like to thank Northern Light Home Care & Hospice, Hospice of Southern Maine and Gosnell House for their tireless care.

Also, a thank you to Chandler Funeral Homes.

She will be sadly missed. She was a great mother and friend to those who knew her.

In keeping with Judy’s wishes, no service or celebration of life will be held.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. To make an online condolence please visit www.chandlerfunerals.com