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Judith Phelps

Passed 05/19/2020

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Obituary For Judith Phelps

Judith Nettie Phelps passed away peacefully on May 19, 2020.

She was born on 6/8/34 in Boston, Massachusetts to Edward Phelps and Katherine (Swett) Phelps.

Raised and educated in Rockland MA, she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Middlebury College in Vermont and her Master's Degree in Education from Columbia University in New York City. She spent most of her career teaching English at the Chapin Girls School in Manhattan, finishing up as English Department Chair prior to her retirement.

Judy had many loves, including Dennisport, MA where she summered for many years. She enjoyed playing bridge, reading, gardening and traveling. Most of all, she loved her dogs and the beach.

Judith is survived by her brother Richard (Ann) Phelps, her niece Kimberly (Erik) Nelson, and nephews Jeffrey (Gayle) Phelps and Edward (Susan) Phelps. She leaves eight great nieces and nephews in addition to very dear friend Ann Monahan and caregiver/friend, Susan Tressel.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, friends are encouraged to donate to the ASPCA or the Rockland Education Foundation.

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  • 05/26/2021

    Chris Burnieika

    Phelps Family I'm sorry for your loss my thoughts are prayers are with you all

  • 05/26/2021

    Jill Martin

    I am so sorry to learn of Judith Phelps's passing. She was an extraordinary teacher. I think of her Chapin School classes often. She taught me to love reading, writing and grammar. Please accept my deepest condolences. Jill

  • 05/26/2021

    Paula Williams

    Judy and I spent many days together on the beach in Dennisport. Enjoyed many dinners out and of course numerous trips to the ice cream shoppe for Rasberry Ripple. Her favorite flavor. So very sorry to hear of her passing. I will miss her. My condolences to the family. There will not be a day on the Cape that she will not be thought of.

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