Obituary of Judith Ann Randall

It is with broken hearts the family of Judith Ann Randall wish to announce her unexpected passing on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at her residence. Born in Saint John in 1950 to the late William and Marjorie (Belyea) Dorcas.

Judith worked at WorkSafeNB for over 20 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother who always put her family first. She was known and loved for her generosity. Judy would give anyone the shirt off her back if they needed it. She was a natural born shopper and couldn’t pass up a good deal. She loved yard sailing on the weekends before her love of Amazon was discovered. Judy was the “hostess with the mostest”, she loved having friends and family over and entertaining. Her door was always open to those who needed it and she welcomed everyone in with a smile and a home cooked meal. Judy had a love of travel; she spent many winter months in Florida with her husband Linwood. Judy loved country music and taking quizzes to keep her mind sharp. She leaves behind a legacy of love and will never be forgotten by those whose paths she’s crossed.

Judith is survived by her daughter, Wendy (Mark) Balemans, of Oak Point, N.B., son Dwayne (Amy) Dorcas, of Ontario, her beloved grandchildren, Lindsay Ann (Greg) MacDonald, of Rusagonis, N.B., Luke (Kenzie) Balemans, of Oak Point, N.B., Ashley Dorcas, of Ontario, and Devan Dorcas, of Ontario, one great grandson, Dax MacDonald, of Rusagonis, brothers, Brian (Patty) Dorcas, of Lower Greenwich, N.B., Allan Dorcas, of B.C., David (Mary) Ganong of Saint John, Donnie (Tara) of Halifax, N.S., Wayne Ganong of Saint John, great uncles, Robert (Debbie) and Winston Dorcas of Saint John, sisters in law, Marian MacDonald, of Ontario, Madeline Gillespie, of Harvey, N.B. Mary Ellen Christie, of Harvey, N.B., Valerie Dearman, of Lincoln N.B. and Wanda Belyea, of Saint John. Close friend Helga Henson of Saint John.

Judith was predeceased by her husband and soulmate Linwood E. Randall (2009), her brother Billy Dorcas, sister Susan Dorcas and her parents Marjorie and William Dorcas.

Resting at Castle Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Ave., Saint John, N.B. (634-1701). A visitation will take place at Castle Funeral Home on Sunday, October 3, 2021, from 6pm – 8pm. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Castle “Fallsview” Chapel at 12 noon. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations to Bobby’s Hospice or the Palliative Care Unit at the S.J.R.H. would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at www.castlefh.ca.

Due to Covid-19 measures placed on indoor gatherings by the Goverment of New Brunswick, all of those 12 and over attending the Visiation and Funeral Service will be required to show proof of vaccination and a piece of goverment issued ID, or proof of medical exemption.