Cameron, Judith Ann

Judith died peacefully on the evening of November 7, 2021 in Meaford Hospital with her family by her side.

She was born in London, Ontario on September 19, 1936, a daughter of the late Edythe and Don McCallum.

Judith was the eldest sister of Nan Bell and Bruce McCallum (Virginia), mother of Jennifer, Barbara, Andrew (Janette) and Heather Cameron. She will be fondly remembered by Scott Cameron.

Affectionately loved by grandchildren Eric (Felicia), Levi, Eve (Ryan), Elliott and Charlie. Proud great grandma to Gabriel, Bridget and Griffin. Wonderful aunt to Mark, Chris, Matthew, Cameron and Geoff.

Mom enjoyed many Lake Huron beach days and sunsets during family summer vacations at Bruce Beach. She pursued her interest in nursing, graduating in 1957 from Victoria Hospital School of Nursing in London, Ontario.  Judith kept closely connected with her classmates throughout her adult life.  With her sister Nan, she explored the Highlands of Scotland several times to reconnect to her Scottish ancestral roots and create many hilarious adventures.  Judith was an RN by profession, balancing home and work life.  Her friends and family were the lucky beneficiaries of her kind-heartedness and warmth.  She loved to sing, play cards, First Nations drum songs, Pow Wows and the bagpipes.   Mom loved her Meaford community.  Huge thanks from her family to the doctors and nursing staff at Meaford Hospital for their compassionate care.  Please consider a donation to The Meaford Hospital Foundation or to an organization of your choice in support of the environment. Memorial donations may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON   N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.

According to her wishes, Judith will be cremated and when circumstances permit, a celebration of laughter and song will be held.

If you wish to honour Judith, be kind to one another. ‘Mìle taing’

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Celebration of Judith's Life at a later date.

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Memories & Messages of condolence

  1. Tom & Lynn Carbert
    Tuesday, November 9, 2021

    Condolences to Jennifer,Barb ,Andrew and Heather and families. I was happy to have spoken to her a few weeks before her passing. She always was so interested in how we were doing and what we were doing. You will all miss her as well as her Meaford community.

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  2. Anne
    Tuesday, November 9, 2021

    Remembering Judy with her cheerful voice and laughter in her phone calls from Medford to Nelson.
    Happy journey Judy
    Anne

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  3. Darlene Turner
    Tuesday, November 9, 2021

    I have wonderful memories of working with Judy at the Meaford hospital. I was a young RN starting out and she was a great mentor. She always had a smile and kind word for everyone.
    My deepest condolences to all of her family.

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  4. Eleanor Shaw
    Tuesday, November 9, 2021

    Dear family of Judy,
    Judy was with me on a Sunday in 1972 when my son, Aaron was born.
    I always remember her beautiful smile and kind manner and her excitement when Aaron popped out!
    November 7th is the date of my other child so I will think about your mum on that day.
    I know you will have many happy memories!
    I am truly sorry for your loss.
    Xo Eleanor Shaw

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  5. Cathy Shaw
    Tuesday, November 9, 2021

    Loved working with Judy at the Meaford hospital. When I started nursing in 1980, she took me under her wing. She was always so pleasant, kind and generous and deeply cared for her patients and they in turn deeply loved her and the care they received.
    My sympathies to her entire family.
    Cathy Shaw

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  6. Anne Culbertson v
    Tuesday, November 9, 2021

    We always had fun especially playing tennis! Her laughter was infectious and her love of life and family inspirational! Prayers for you all!

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  7. Gladys Williams
    Tuesday, November 9, 2021

    Donna and I had the opportunity to visit Judy very recently while she was a patient at the hospital. She was a gal with a great sense of humour. When we arrived at the hospital she was working on a puzzle and when she was searching for an answer she looked up and said “I love working on these because when I am stuck I go to the back and there is the answer” Success!!!!
    Judy was a very proud mom and perked up when she spoke about her family.

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  8. Linda Gilmore
    Tuesday, November 9, 2021

    To Judy`s family my deepest sympathy. Judy was a wonderful person and a excellent nurse, with a kind heart. Our paths crossed many times over the years, be it helping someone in need or around town. I loved to hear about her travels. Such a wonderful lady, who always brightened my day. Rest in Peace.

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  9. Heather Epstein
    Wednesday, November 10, 2021

    Heather, Barb, Jen, Andrew,
    So sorry for your loss! Think fondly of your mom and remember a couple of times when my parents left me to stay with you while they were away. Your mom would put up with me (as would you, Heather). Such a lovely soul she was.
    My thoughts are with you all.

    Sincerely,
    Heather Epstein (Dobie)

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    1. Christina Dobie
      Wednesday, November 10, 2021

      Heather, Barb, Jen, Andrew,
      So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom! I can still hear her laugh and visualize her in her tennis outfit! She was one of my Mom’s first friends in Meaford and she was always kind and fun to be around! Xoxo

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  10. Deb Chapman
    Wednesday, November 10, 2021

    To Judy’s family ~
    I’m sad to hear about your Mom.
    She was truly a lovely, kind, caring fun gal.
    Always with a big smile.
    I know she was loved by so many family and friends.
    Sincere sympathy
    Deb Chapman

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  11. Valerie Morrison
    Wednesday, November 10, 2021

    Beautiful words for a beautiful woman. My deepest condolences to her family and friends . Her contagious smile will be missed by many xoxo Val

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  12. Jayne Quinlan Clark
    Wednesday, November 10, 2021

    I am deeply sorry to hear about Judy’s passing. She was a wonderful human being. I had last seen her at Heathers a few years ago and she still remembered me after all these years. Sending my deepest condolence’s to Judy’s family and friends.

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  13. Elise Maltin
    Wednesday, November 10, 2021

    My heartfelt condolences to Barb Cameron, Charlie and her siblings, aunt, dad and extended family. Barb is a great friend and I can imagine that she must’ve had an amazing mom who passed on those qualities. My thoughts are with you in these sad days so I send love and sympathy from the north.

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  14. Laura Dobie
    Wednesday, November 10, 2021

    Cameron Kids and your families;
    My deepest condolences to you all. I have very early memories of sitting under the kitchen table at the house up on St. Vincent St., listening while our mothers enjoyed a morning coffee visit on several occasions. I remember the laughter and your moms warmth and kindness.

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  15. Elliott Richardson
    Wednesday, November 10, 2021

    Slàinte mhath, Grandma. You were a kind and loving woman in life who brought happiness and joy to all who were blessed by your presence. I will miss you dearly but I will never forget the time we spent together. I love you Grandma, and thank you for all the memories.

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  16. Ruth Ferguson Aulthouse and Mardy Van Beest
    Wednesday, November 10, 2021

    We have many happy memories of Judy as the super Mom she was, not just to her own children but to their many friends that were always hanging out at the Cameron home(s). She was a lovely person, so warm and fun-loving to all. Our sincere condolences to Jen, Barb, Andy and Heather for the loss of your Mom. A few years ago we had a nice catch-up visit with Judy at her apartment on Albert Street when our Dad was alive. She hadn’t changed – still laughing and full of spunk. Such a kind and thoughtful person to all she met.

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  17. Lois Comly
    Wednesday, November 10, 2021

    Jen,Barb,Andrew and Heather
    Our families go way back to when we where kids. We used to call your mom Moma Judy.
    So sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was a great lady

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  18. Sandra & Randy Pyatt
    Wednesday, November 10, 2021

    Thinking of you at this time of sadness & remembrance.
    Cherish all the wonderful memories of your Mom, Grandma & Great Grandma.

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  19. Jennifer (Cook) Pearson
    Thursday, November 11, 2021

    Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Loved seeing your mom with her huge smile and friendly hello in the community. Cherish your special memories.

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  20. Mike & Diana Doyle
    Thursday, November 11, 2021

    Jennifer, Heather, Barb and Andrew we are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. May your fond memories comfort you. Take Care Mike & Diana Doyle

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  21. Anne Stewart
    Thursday, November 11, 2021

    Jennifer, Barb, Andrew, Heather, and family,

    I was sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. I remember her beautiful smile and friendly manner. Think of the happy memories of your wonderful mom.
    With deepest sympathy,
    Anne and Mike Stewart

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  22. Muriel Hindle
    Thursday, November 11, 2021

    To the Cameron family

    I worked with Judy at MGH and your Mother was a very kind and caring nurse. Always a smile and a positive comment. Judy will be remembered for beautiful smile and friendliness. Cherish your memories and keep them close to your heart. Muriel Hindle

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  23. Frank and Janet Bassingthwaite
    Thursday, November 11, 2021

    Jennifer, Barbara, Andrew and Heather
    Janet and I were very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a warm, caring and fun loving lady. Our memories go back to our early years in Meaford when you lived on the farm on the Duxbury Sideroad. While we would often bump into her over the years we saw her more frequently when she moved into Albert Place as Janet’s mom was a resident there for a number of years. She was always a very easy person to chat with and would often inquire about our family. May your many good memories be a blessing to you at this difficult time.

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  24. Jack and Linda Morgan
    Friday, November 12, 2021

    To Jennifer, Barbara, Andrew and Heather,

    Our sincere condolences on the passing of Mom, Judy. We remember her with fondness from the first years of our arrival in Meaford (what now seems like a long time ago). We didn’t see as much of her in recent years but knew how dedicated she was to all of you. It was great that you could be with her in her last days. Nothing would have pleased her more. She was a caring woman, a fine lady.

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  25. Murray Adams
    Friday, November 12, 2021

    To all the families, our condolences, she was a great down to earth person and a great nurse to work with,oh so many laughs we had,an other angel

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  26. Ken and Lilian Risk
    Saturday, November 13, 2021

    Jennifer, Barbara, Andrew and Heather
    When we arrived in Meaford in 1968 your mother was a very busy young mother of 4. However, she always made time for us and made us all feel welcome. A group of us would often show up at the Cameron home on a Friday night. Judy treated everyone with respect and an abundance of good humour. It was a fun time. I am confident her wonderful qualities will live on in the lives of her children. Ken, Lilian, Allan and Kathy

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  27. Heather Metzger
    Sunday, November 14, 2021

    Dear Heather, Jennifer, Barb and Andrew

    I was very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Judy was such a wondeful person – always smiling, caring and full of energy.
    I hope that many beautiful memories will replace sadness in time.
    Take Care
    Heather Metzger (Bray)

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  28. Nancy Loudoun
    Sunday, November 14, 2021

    Many hours through the years were spent with Judith laughing, talking, drumming or going for a meal or seeing a show. Judith was always up for whatever was going at the moment and I will be forever grateful for the friendship we had. Dance to the drummers Judith – dance like no one is watching.

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  29. Gary and Bev Dillon
    Tuesday, November 16, 2021

    Very sorry to hear the news of your mom’s passing, our sincere condolences and hugs to all
    Gary and Beverlee Dillon

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  30. Jan & Reg Noble
    Tuesday, November 16, 2021

    I worked many evenings with Judy. We always had some good laughs. I remember seeing her with her daughter at an Abba show in Owen Sound. We danced to “ Dancing Queen “ and I remember thinking “ she IS “the dancing queen “. Our sympathy to her family.

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  31. Barb Holland
    Tuesday, November 16, 2021

    Jennifer, Barb, Andrew, Heather and families

    Sorry to hear about your mom and know that she will be there in heaven with all of the other nurses having a good time…
    Cherish all of the wonderful memories of your special Mom
    Hugs and thinking about all of you

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  32. Heather Cameron
    Wednesday, December 22, 2021

    Thank you to everyone for your kind words about our Mom. We truly appreciate that…and find your comments comforting.
    – Jen, Barb, Andy and Heather

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