Judith M. Fernandes of Malden died  April 1, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving friends. She was 81 years of age.

Judith was the daughter of the late John D. and Mary Fernandes and step-daughter of the late Cecelia R. (Ramos) Fernandes.  Survived by close family friends; Joanne and Emmet Smith of Reading; Erin and Chris Henson and their daughter Cora of Topsfield; Gina and Jeff Young and their children Jack, Addie and Evie of N. Andover; Jessica (Jessie) Smith of E. Boston and also survived by many loving friends.  She was the Step-sister of Suzette Byrd and her son John Allen Byrd.

A funeral service will be held at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 11:00AM.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10-11AM.  Burial will follow at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Judith's memory to the American Cancer Society 3 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis TN 38105.