Hartford Courant (Sunday)

Moss, Judith L. (Witham)

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Judith L. Moss, beloved wife of Clifford R. Moss, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, October 16, 2021, in West Hartford, CT. She was born in Gloucester, MA, on September 23,1934, the only child to Karl and Corinne Witham. Judy was a member of the second women's class at Springfiel­d

College, graduating with a degree in recreation in 1956. Soon after graduation, she attended a YMCA conference, where she met the love of her life, Cliff. After short stints in Middletown and Harwinton, Cliff and Judy moved to New Britain, where they lived for over 50 years.

Together with Cliff, Judy co-directed numerous youth programs and summer camps, starting with the YMCA Holiday Ridge outdoor program in Farmington, before moving on to Camp Berger in Winchester Center. Judy and Cliff directed Camp Courant from 1988 to 1995, greatly expanding and evolving the program, now one of the nation's largest free day camps. Judy also worked as a teacher and coach in several Connecticu­t schools and as a private piano instructor.

Judy impacted many lives throughout her work in camping, education, coaching, and volunteeri­sm. She served on Springfiel­d College's Reunion Committee for many years and was the recipient of the college's prestigiou­s Tarbell Medallion award in 1987. In addition, she was a proud and active member of both the Mayflower Society and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She served as Regent for both the Cape Ann and Ruth Wyllis Chapters of the DAR. In addition, a descendant of Salem witch trial victim Susannah Martin, she frequently lectured on the history of the witch trials. An accomplish­ed pianist, Judy was a founding member and accompanis­t for the DoReMommie­s of New Britain singing group for 32 years. In their retirement years, she and Cliff travelled extensivel­y and were among the biggest fans of the UConn Women's Basketball team. Her greatest joys, however, came from nurturing, supporting, and cheering on her children and grandchild­ren. Through wrestling tournament­s, concerts, plays, soccer games, and dance recitals, Judy's children and grandchild­ren could count on her being their number one fan. Judy's annual Christmas party will remain a cherished memory for many, as it combined and embodied her love of music, community, tradition, faith, and family.

Judy is survived by her husband, Cliff, children, C. Roger Moss, Jr., and wife Kathy, and Alison Gee and husband Jeffrey, grandchild­ren, Kaitlyn Moss-Hartmann and husband Spencer Hartmann, Kevin Moss and wife Ashley, Jae Gee, Jeremy Gee, and Audrey Gee, and great- grandson, Cole Moss.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Westminste­r Presbyteri­an Church of West Hartford on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Springfiel­d College or Westminste­r Presbyteri­an Church of West Hartford. Those wishing to leave a memory online may do so at www.vincentfun­eralhome.com.

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