Obituary of Judith D'Ambrose

Middlebury - Mrs. Judith A. D'Ambrose, 77, of Middlebury, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012, at her home. She was the widow of Louis A. D'Ambrose Jr. Judy was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on September 15, 1934, the daughter of the late Paul C. and Doris M. Allnutt. She was a graduate of Crosby High School and Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing (Class of 1955) in Waterbury and began her nursing career at Waterbury Hospital where she worked on Pomeroy 5 and in the Hemodialysis Unit for 16 years. She continued her career at Abbott Terrace where she was the Director of Staff Development. Following her retirement she filled in as a school nurse for Pomperaug Regional School District #15 and was on the staff of Sugar Plum Day Care in Naugatuck. She was devoted to caring for others. Judy enjoyed the beaches of Ogunquit and Wells, Maine and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. She also liked to spend time quilting, baking, watching the NY Yankees and enjoying her family and friends, especially her grandsons. She was a member of the Mill Plain Union Church and the Ladies Guild, Order of Rainbow for Girls, Waterbury Hospital Alumni and National Gerontological Nursing Association. She is survived by her daughters Lee Anne D'Ambrose, Jane Connery and her husband, Eric, and Barbara Henson; her grandsons Christopher Henson and Justin Connery; her aunt Evelyn McKay, and several cousins. She also leaves behind her extended family at 127 Joy Road. Her family would like to thank the staff on Pomeroy 7 at Waterbury Hospital, Dr. John Mazzucco, Dr. Thomas Rockoff, Dr. Victor Chang and the staff of VNA Health Care of Waterbury HOPE Team for their care during her illness. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11 a.m at Mill Plain Union Church, 242 Southmayd Road, Waterbury, CT. Her family requests that those attending wear bright colors at this celebration of her life. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, Judy requested that contributions be made to the Mill Plain Union Church Endowment Fund, 242 Southmayd Road, Waterbury, CT. The Alderson Funeral Home of Waterbury, 9 Holmes Ave. is assisting with arrangements.