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Judith J. Smaller

04/29/1936 - 11/26/2016

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Obituary For Judith J. Smaller

Judith J. (Jordan) Smaller, 80 of Hanover formerly of Rockland died at her home on November 26, 2016 after a period of failing health. She was born in Winthrop, daughter of the late Lawrence and Elda (Messina) Jordan. She was a graduate of Dorchester High School and had attended Bryant and Stratton Business School and the Berkeley School of Music.

Judy was a talented professional singer since the age of eighteen and had signed a four year contract at the age of 21 to perform with the Dick Clark Orchestra. She was a dance instructor for many years at the Arthur Murray Studio in Boston. Prior to her retirement she had been employed for more than twenty years as a Soloist and Cantor at Holy Family Church in Rockland bringing comfort and celebration to funeral and wedding liturgies.

She was the mother of Scott M. Smaller of Hanover the grandmother of Scott M. Smaller, Jr. and Matthew J. Smaller and the great grandmother of Jayden Smaller. She was the sister of Lawrence Jordan, Jr. of San Diego, CA and the late Shirley Godfrey.

The family welcomes friends and relatives to celebrate her life on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street Rockland from 5:00-7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 9:00 AM at Holy Family Church. Burial will follow in Blue Hill Cemetery in Braintree.

Services

30 Nov

Visitation

17:00 PM - 19:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
1 Dec

Mass of Christian Burial

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
1 Dec

Interment

11:00 AM

Blue Hill Cemetery 700 West St. Braintree, 02184 Get Directions »
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  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Scott and family. I am sorry for your loss. Please know all of us at Holy Family share those feelings. Judy touched so many so often for so long with her treasured gifts. Far more than her musical talents, Judy always had a pleasant smile and welcoming sense about her. I am sure she'll always be singing, lifting praises to our Lord. Be comforted in the faith she had and shared so well. God's peace be with you in the times ahead. God bless you all.

  • 05/25/2021

    I am thankful for the time we had, the time that we shared...It's a special place that only you and I know....Rest easy, dear Judy...rest easy

  • 05/25/2021

    your mom loved you,and she was such a good women,she will be missed.

  • 05/25/2021

    Scott, my brother and fam.. thank you for being there when my Father passed.. so.. im sorry for your loss and im honored to be able to be there for you in return.. My father was a dance instructor for an Arthur Murray studio here in California when he met my mother.. my prayers for you every morning bud.. you stay strong and true............. Mike

  • 05/25/2021

    I was so sorry to hear of Judy's passing. The four plus years I spent with her as her companion/homemaker was wonderful. Judy was talented, had a huge heart and always had a smile on her face . We had many laughs together. She loved her faith, family and friends. Judy will be missed, however, how blessed we were to have known and loved her. Pat Achorn

  • 05/25/2021

    Scott, she maybe gone from our site, but never from our hearts. Miss you, Judy, miss your singing.

  • 05/25/2021

    Scott, Judy was my friend and I will never forget her. She is in Heaven singing beautifully with the rest of God's angels.

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Scott and Family,

    I am so sorry to see that your Mom has passed away. We have been praying for her and I'm sure she has been welcomed home by our Lord. Your Mom and I have shared so many occasions singing at Holy Family. She was a sweet, funny and kind friend. She will be missed. She lifted so many with her gift of music. God bless you as you make your way in the difficult days ahead.

  • 05/25/2021

    it was always good to see judy at the 4pm mass at holy Family she always had a smile on her face and said hi to every one . im sorry for your loss.

  • 05/25/2021

    Scott, so sorry to read about your mom's passing. All though I knew it was coming, it still is a shocker. Your mom and I have been friends since 1991. We shared a lot of laughs together. I will miss her. She had a beautiful voice. Always loved to hear her singing. She will be greatly missed at Holy Family. She is at peace now. I will try to make the funeral the next day but having day surgery Wednesday so Don't know if I will be able to make the wake. Keeping you and Scott and Mathew in my prayers. She is at peace now and singing with the Angels.

  • 05/25/2021

    Scott and family, I am so truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts prayers and love are with you at this extremely difficult time

  • 05/25/2021

    I'm so sorry for your loss Matthew. My prayers are with you and your Family Sharon Ennis

  • 05/25/2021

    My deepest condolences to the whole family. May she rest in peace

  • 05/25/2021

    Our deepest condolences to Scott, Sandy and Family. Judy was a wonderful piano teacher. Michelle and I appreciate all she did during the weekly lessons at her home in Rockland. Thank you Judy for teaching your gift. God Bless you.

  • 05/25/2021

    Scott, and Family I am sorry for your loss.

  • 05/25/2021

    So sorry for Your Loss Scott here for you always!!!

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