Judy Mae Hughes Death, Founding member of Tearmann Society died on May 3
A founding member of the Tearmann Society, Former Chair of the Board of Directors, and former staff member Judy Mae Hughes has sadly passed away. She died on May 3, 2024. She was announced dead through a social media publication that read “Judy passed away peacefully at home. She leaves behind her beloved partner and soulmate of 42 years, Paul Thorne.” The circumstances surrounding her death are currently unknown.
Who was Judy Hughes?
Judy Mae Hughes born on March 3, 1949, was successful in many different endeavors. When she was a student at the university, she went on a trip with Crossroads International that took her to Africa and the Kalahari Desert. Her commitment to the well-being of women and the advancement of communities remained consistent throughout her whole life.
In addition to being a pioneer in the field, she played a significant role in the establishment of services for women and children, such as the establishment of the Tearmann House transition house in New Glasgow (in collaboration with Karen O’Hara and Kathy MacKay). In addition to serving as the initial coordinator for the Nova Scotia Family Violence Prevention Initiative, Judy served as the provincial coordinator for the Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS).
About Judy Hughes
A member of the Status of Women’s National Panel for Violence against Women, she also traveled around Canada to participate in the panel’s activities. Judy never followed the norm; she lived her life to the fullest and in line with the rhythm of her own unique drummer. Jim, Gary, and Brenda, Judy’s siblings, as well as their families, are the only ones who will remember her.
Additionally, her parents, Chris and Jim Hughes, as well as her sister, Aileen (Hughes) Brown, her brother, Owen, and her nephew, Sean, passed away before she did. Her godchildren, Jona Lynn Currie, Cait, Laura Jean, and Becca Banks, as well as her extended family, which includes her nieces and nephews, relatives, and dedicated friends, all extend their love and affection to Judy.
Judy Hughes Obituary
Please accept our sincere gratitude for the compassionate care that was provided to Judy by the Palliative Care Unit at Aberdeen Hospital as well as the VON/CCA. The service will not be forthcoming. In lieu of monetary contributions, we ask that you sign up to become an organ donor. It is the responsibility of the R.H. Porter Funeral Home in New Glasgow to make the necessary arrangements.
