Judith Brayman
Stonington — Judith “Judy” D. Brayman, 82, of Lord’s Point, Stonington, passed away Friday, Oct. 6, 2017.
Judy was born in Pittsfield, Mass., the daughter of the late Edith M. (Fenton) Durant and Walter W. Durant. She grew up in Old Greenwich and later moved with her family to Mystic, where she graduated from Robert E. Fitch Sr. High School in 1953.
Judy married her best friend and soul mate, the late Robert “Bob” E. Brayman in 1954, and settled in Mystic, where they happily raised four children. When her youngest, Michael, was just old enough to go to school, Judy began nursing classes at Mohegan Community College, often taking him with her. She earned her R.N. in 1980.
Judy found strength and many rewards in her 36 years of nursing. Compassion, creativity and strength made her a special nurse and a loyal friend to many people and animals, especially her most beloved Maine Coon companion cat, Toby. Judy will be missed by all whose lives she touched. She enjoyed cooking and baking treats for others, gardening and restoring antique furniture. She simply loved relaxing on her deck on a warm day reading a good book. Judy was an avid Red Sox fan. She looked forward to her seasonal pilgrimages with family to Fenway Park.
Most of all, Judy was a family person who dedicated herself to her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Michael Brayman of Stonington, who was by her side when she passed; grandson, Jason Brayman and his wife, Carie, of Little Elm, Texas; granddaughter, Amanda Hillyer; and great-grandson, Burke of Waynesboro, Va.
In addition to her husband, Judy was predeceased by three beloved children, Margaret Hilyer, Robert Brayman and Laurie Brayman; and by her brother, Walter Durant.
A service, followed by a celebration of life, will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 21, at St. Mark’s Church, 15 Pearl St., Mystic.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Judy’s memory to the ASPCA or the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
For more information please visit www.dinotofuneral.com.