Judith “Judy” (Thompson ) Ludwig  of South Yarmouth passed away at home on Saturday,  September 19, 2020.

Judy was born in Clinton, MA the daughter of John and Mary (Tracy) Thompson and grew up in Worcester, MA where she graduated from Commerce High School with Horace Mann Honors.  She moved to Washington, DC where she worked for the Government and met Denny, a Naval Transmission Specialist.  They started as pen pals and fell in love and were married in 1962.           

Judy was happily married for 58 years, and is survived by her husband, Dennis C. Ludwig.  She leaves her four children, Tracy Bousquet, Kerry Orton, Craig Ludwig and Amy DeFeudis, as well as her son-in-law Kenneth DeFeudis and daughter-in-law Caroline (Cardaci) Ludwig.  She was Nana to her 9 grandchildren - Joshua, Alix, Emmy, Megan, Matthew, Daniel, Caroline, Kevin and Chloe as well as her 6 great-grandchildren, Alivia, Ayla, AJ, Anderson, Laura and Isaac.  She also leaves many people that called her Mom and Nana, particularly Kim Dion and her husband John and their daughters.

Judy worked in the insurance industry as a Customer Service Representative for most of her career.  She loved cats, yard sales, knitting, cooking shows, ice cream and Jeopardy.  She loved all things dance and casinos, Neil Diamond and staying in hotels.  But mostly she loved spending time with family and friends.

Beloved by all who  knew her, she will never be forgotten. 

The services are private and being held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to her favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, stjude.org.

Missing you Mom/Nana even still 2 months later. You loved and lived in kindness and you will always be the greatest Nana there ever was. “As long as I have breath, I have hope.”

Missing you Mom/Nana even still 2 months later. You loved and lived in kindness and you will always be the greatest Nana there ever was. “As long as I have breath, I have hope.”

Missing you Mom/Nana even still 2 months later. You loved and lived in kindness and you will always be the greatest Nana there ever was. “As long as I have breath, I have hope.”

Love you always and forever, Mom. It's been almost two weeks since we lost you and it's just as heartbreaking. Rest easy now.

Tracy, Denny, Craig, Kerry, and Amy, We are saddened to hear of Judys passing. I remember her always smiling in the old neighborhood of Colonial Road. A nice lady that loved her family and friends. Thoughts and prayers.. always remembered. Dave & Lisa

Hi everybody, So sad to hear about your loss. Nana was and will always remain as one of the kindest souls in my life. I loved spending time with her and all of you in fond memories we've made on the cape. I didn't have a grandmother of my own until Emmy and Kerry adopted me into the family, and then I got the best grandmother there ever was. Thank you for letting me in! Lots of love to you in this difficult time. -Nadia

Amy- I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

My sincere condolences to Craig, Tracy, Kerry and Amy please know prayers are being sent to your families it’s so hard to loss such a wonderful mother and friend God bless these families as you morn her passing

Denny&family: So sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. Our thoughts are prayers and with you all at this sad time. Mike &Dianne Beliveau

We are so sorry and heartbroken for your loss. Judy was a special person and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Hugs to you all, Andrew & Bryan

Rest in peace Judy. Sorry we lived so far away that I didn't get to enjoy more of you and Den's company.

My sincere condolences to my dear friend Kerry and the entire Tribe established under the Loving Spirit of Ms Judith Ludwig; my instant friend. Ohhh the Love of a Mother never wanes. Please know this. She is in the air that you breathe, the snow flake that falls on you brow, that scent in the air that no one else smells, that moment of clarity because her advise always stills assures you. Your Mother never leaves; she takes her place in the hearts of those who love her and it deepens; it deepens. Much Love to You All.

Will love and miss you forever Mom.

I love you and will miss you forever Mom!