WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Judy O’Neil died on January 18, 2018, at the age of 70. She had a happy life. She was confident, optimistic, and outspoken!

Judy leaves the love of her life, her husband, Jerry; her sons, Colin and Brian; her daughters-in-law, Shayla and Signe; her four grandchildren, Sophie, JT, Charlie, and Eilee; and her sister, Donna Gibbs. 

Judy graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 1965, Smith College in 1969, and then received a fellowship to study at the Sorbonne in Paris. She taught French and second grade in Newton, Massachusetts, before moving to Williamstown in 1975. She also graduated summa cum lauded from “Thrifty School” and the “IDGS School of Cooking”. 

For more than 30 years Judy brought art to life. She was a docent at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute and at the Williams College Museum of Art. She was appreciated for her humor, friendliness, interesting stories and unconditional love.

Judy audited more than 80 classes at Williams College, read 100 books a year, played tennis and bridge, and walked and talked!

She had frequent dinner parties for her many friends. She had a joie de vivre and a “joie de boss.” 

Funeral notice: A celebration of Judy's life will take place Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at 5 p.m. at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in the Conforti Pavilion. A reception will follow. Memorial donations are suggested for the Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St. Williamstown, MA 01267.