Judith Pollard

EAST BROOKFIELD- Judith Ann (Martin) Pollard,of East Brookfield, It is with deep sadness that we announce our beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend to all Judith Ann Pollard passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, at the age of 84 after complications following surgery.

Judy leaves her loving husband and best friend of 64 years, Harmon Pollard; brothers Francis H. Martin, William H. Martin, Royal F. Martin, David J. Martin, and Christopher L. Martin; sisters Susan E. Martin and Deborah L. Martin; several nieces, nephews and cousins, loving friends and extended family; all who will miss her dearly. Judy was predeceased by her brothers, Bruce, Michael, Paul, Dennis, Michael J, and Thomas Martin, her sister Kathleen (Martin) Allen and her parents Francis and Ruby Martin.

Judy was born in Athol, MA and grew up first in Athol, then in West Warren and Brookfield, MA. She was a 1959 graduate of Tantasqua Regional High School in Sturbridge, MA. After high school, fate would step in, and Judy started office work at Warren Pumps where she met the love of her life Harmon “Bunny” Pollard. They were married on May 27, 1961, recently celebrating 64 beautiful years together.

Those that knew Judy knew her as kind, loving, hardworking and gentle soul who gave and did for everyone around her never thinking of herself. She was a source of light, love, and joy to everyone who knew her. Her infectious laughter, sometimes sarcastic jokes, unwavering support, and deep kindness left an indelible mark on so many lives assuring that her legacies will live on with everyone she touched. Judy did more for people in one day than most will do in a lifetime.

Judy gave endless hours helping others, not only family members, but community members as well with cooking, baking, weekly visits to family and friends, and knitting her very sought-after beautiful handmade wool mittens. Judy loved all animals and taking care of all the birds in her beautiful back yard. She took great pride in creating and planting her flower gardens and it was a special event she looked forward to every March.

The family would especially like to acknowledge and thank a very special and dear friend, Stacie Orrico. Stacie has been not only a close friend and neighbor to Judy & Bunny but has stepped in to help in every way possible since Judy got sick and continues to be there for the family.

A calling hour for Judy will be held on Thursday, September 4,2025 from 9:45-10:45AM in Pillsbury Funeral Home 163 Main St. Spencer. A private graveside service will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery, North Spencer Rd. Spencer Please remember Judy with kind donations to Second Chance Animal Shelter and Adoption Center PO Box 136 East Brookfield, MA 01515