Judith Beatrice Bailey, 85, of Burlington, VT passed away quietly at home on September 7, 2026, with Mare and "Pinky" at her side.

Jude was born at Bishop DeGoesbriand in Burlington VT on October 22, 1940, to Thomas Fred Bailey and Beatrice Grow Bailey. She attended Essex Junction Schools graduating High School in 1958 and then went on to attend college courses through her military career.

Employment included working at Fanny Allen Hospital as a Lab Technician and then as an EMT with Richmond Rescue. In recent years her rescues were of the cat and squirrel kind.

Jude's proudest accomplishment was serving in the US Air National Guard for 25 years including active duty during Desert Storm. Jude was most proud of retiring as a Senior Master Sargeant, as not many women made it to this rank. If you ever wondered why Jude only wore blue, painted her walls blue and drove a blue car...now you know why...The US Air Force!

Jude loved her God and her church. She loved to sing and was in the church choir and the Champlain Echoes. She was an incredible poet and was chosen as the Prayer Captain for her church; writing the most beautiful prayers. She was a Stephen's Minister and helped others struggle through life's obstacles. She was an avid bowler, a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, photographer...and much more...She may have been quiet on the outside, but she was a fierce and bold woman.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Fred Bailey, and Beatrice Grow Bailey. Sisters: Gloria Davis, Janice Bailey, Jude's twin: Joyce Bailey, and Cheryl Antonevich. Brothers-in-law: Robert C. Jones, Don Antonevich and Great Nephew Steve Jones.

Judith is survived by her best and crazy friend of 40 + years, Mary Perry; her sister Janet Jean Jones; her brother Thomas Cady Bailey (Patricia)(Jim Farrington and Jodi Lane)(Emma&Henry Farrington); Karen&Jim McAbee (Kailah& Leah Kruger); Brother-in-law Richard Davis. Nieces and Nephews include Amy Forde (son Aidan), Paula Antonevich, Heidi Wolne (daughter Chloe), James Robert Jones (Marilee) (Chiara and Sam), Mark William Jones (Carol Ann), children:(William Jones, Mary Ritchie (David), Caden, Maki, Colin, Zoey, Ellie).

Judith's family would like to thank Dr. Melissa Brandes, Dr. Cheung Wong, Dr. Elise Everett and all the nurses at UVM Medical Center including Hospice workers: Haley, Chelsea, Ezra, Mara and others who came to Judes aid. A special thanks to Pastor Kerry Cameron and First United Methodist Church and its members.

To all those friends and families who showed up with visits, with food, cards, hugs, support, a laugh or cry; we can't say thank you enough. You helped us get through the most difficult time of our lives. If Jude were here, she might say, "Next time you visit, please bring nuts because Mare might forget to feed my fury friends!"

Funeral services are provided by Corbin and Palmer and will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11:00 at First United Methodist Church, 21 Buell Street, Burlington, VT with burial to follow in Fair View Cemetery in Essex Junction. For those who wish to come by zoom: Please call First UMC office at 802 862 1151 and request a zoom link.

Gifts in Jude's memory may be made to: First United Methodist Church, 21 Buell Street, Burlington, VT 05401 or Petit Brook Veterinary Clinic, 5866 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester, VT 05446.