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Judith A. (Lesniewski) Pickford, 74, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Westfield to the late Chester and Lillian (White) Lesniewski. Judy worked as a CNA for Noble Hospital in the early 70’s and in 1984 for the Holyoke Soldiers Home and retired in 2015 after working there for over 30 years. To Judy, family was her everything and was most important. She loved spending time with her family, going on beach trips to Maine, a place she was very passionate about. Judy is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Mark A. Pickford of Westfield, her loving children, Scott M. Burke and his wife Tracey of Westfield, Meagan A. Miller and her husband Craig of Westfield and Kirsten A. Evans and her husband Josh of Staunton, VA, her sister Diane Simonowicz and her husband Joe of Chester and her cherished grandchildren, Aaron Burke and his wife Nicole, Quinn Burke, Kyle Miller and Ruby Evans. A Funeral Home Service will be held for Judy on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11AM in the Firtion Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 4-7 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Judith’s name may be directed to the Holyoke Soldiers Home, 110 Cherry St. Holyoke, MA 01040. www.firtionadams.com
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