Poughkeepsie - Judy B. Freeman, 91, a fourteen year Poughkeepsie resident and previously of Salt Point for almost forty years, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at home.
Prior to retirement, Mrs. Freeman was a bookkeeper for various local businesses. She also volunteered her time with the F.W Vanderbilt Garden Association, and Dutchess Outreach.
Born in Gilbertville, Mass. on June 28, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Karolina Plata Bednarz. She was a 1935 graduate of Hardwick High School in Gilbertville.
In Springfield, Mass. on November 9, 1946, she married John F. Freeman, Sr. He predeceased her on May 1, 1982.
Survivors include daughter, Jackie Freeman of Pleasant Valley; a sister, Becky Wandas of Chicopee, Mass.; a brother, Joseph P. Bednarz of Tallahassee, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Stella Bednarz of Springfield, Mass.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Angela Rymarski; and five brothers, Chester, Stephen, Rudolph, Henry, and Stanley Bednarz.
In keeping with her wishes, cremation will take place at the convenience of the family.
Memorial calling hours will be from 4 to 7 Pm, Friday, July 18, 2008 at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.
A memorial service will take place at 1 Pm, Saturday, July 19th at the funeral home. Rev. Chuck Kramer will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, Mass. 01104.
For directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.