Judith E. (Rochleau) Hindle
December 1, 1938 - December 19, 2020
SHIRLEY- Judith Elaine (Rochleau) Hindle, 82, long time Shirley resident passed away the morning of December 19, 2020 in the Fitchburg Healthcare facility. Judy was born in Wyandotte, MI on December 1, 1938 daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia (Stockon) Rochleau. She lived in Shirley, MA and moved to Virginia Beach, VA then Columbus, OH and later in life to Vero Beach, FL. She had received her Bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst and a Master’s in Business Administration from Western New England College. Judy worked as a manager for the Audubon Society’s gift shop in Lincoln, MA, as retail manager of Lasell College bookstore and then at McGraw-Hill and American Cancer Society in Columbus, OH. She was also active in volunteer work, including the library, ushering for local performances and political canvassing. Judy enjoyed trying different things whether it be food, places, crafts, music or cultures and travelled extensively after she retired. She was gifted in sewing clothes, designing and had a good eye for color. She did needlepoint, glass cutting for stepping stones and painting on glass in addition to many other crafts. Judy was an avid reader and especially enjoyed the beach and spending time with her family. She leaves a son, W. Russell Hindle of Raleigh, NC, a daughter, Susan S. Wilson and her husband James of Shirley; two brothers, Richard Rochleau of Georgia and Michael Rochleau of Michigan; three grandchildren, MaKenzie, Riley and Ryan as well as nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her two sisters, Margaret Barnes and Dawn Noonan and former husband, William Thomas Hindle. The Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Rd., Ayer is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements which will be held privately. To reflect Judy’s love of animals, memorial contributions may be made to HALO Animal Rescue.
SHIRLEY- Judith Elaine (Rochleau) Hindle, 82, long time Shirley resident passed away the morning of December 19, 2020 in the Fitchburg Healthcare facility. Judy was born in Wyandotte, MI on December 1, 1938 daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia... View Obituary & Service Information