Judith Ellen (Emanuello) Jeal, age 73, of Coventry, CT passed away peacefully, December 24 after a brief illness.

Judy was predeceased by the love of her life, husband Robert Victor Jeal, born in Croydon, England. Judy and Bob relocated many times for work to Atlanta, Toronto, Scituate, and ultimately ended up in Coventry CT on their 11-acre estate. They were happy anywhere they were together. Judy cherished making each stop into a beautiful home for her family.

Judy was the loving mother of Michelle E. Pappy and her husband Paul Pappy of Travelers Rest, SC and Andrea V. Eldredge and her husband Daniel Eldredge of Quincy. She was the beloved "Grammie" to Tyler and Anabelle Pappy and Mason and Caroline Eldredge who were her whole world. Judy leaves behind sisters, Lynda Southerland of Venice FL, Paula Dion of Scituate, brother Paul Emanuello and his wife Lillian Emanuello of Cohasset. Judy was predeceased by her sister, Joan Meallo of Scituate. Judy also leaves behind 8 nieces and nephews in MA, England and Portugal, who she adored as much as her own children.

Judy spent her life planning – homes, gardens, meals, and parties. She loved cooking, entertaining, and expressing her creativity and always wanted to make every day special for her friends and family.  In her later days, she found joy in cheering on the Red Sox and Mason's Quincy baseball teams and watching her grandchildren play hockey and sail for Squantum Yacht Club.

Judy's memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her kindness, and she will be deeply missed.

Services will be private.