March 22, 1940 - August 1, 2019

Judith “Judy” A. Blish 79, passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2019 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. She was born March 22, 1940 in Saranac Lake, New York the daughter of Wilbur and Thelma ( Pandolph ) Paton. 

She attended Springfield Schools, graduating from Springfield High School class of 1958, she later earned her Associates Degree from CCV.

On August 20, 1966 She married Charles E. Blish at St. Mary’s Church in Springfield, Vermont.

Judy was employed as a Secretary with the Bryant Grinder Co. in Springfield, Vermont for 18 years, and also worked as a waitress at Howard Johnsons in Springfield. She later worked as a Secretary for Blish Flooring in Springfield, and Readex/Newsbank in Chester.

Judy enjoyed trips to Maine with her family and loved visiting Nubble Light in York, Maine.

She was an active member of the Springfield Assembly of God Church, and loved doing child care at the church for services and gatherings.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years Charles E. Blish of Springfield, son Charles E. Blish II and his wife Traci of Springfield, daughter-in-law Michelle, four grandchildren; Josh, Cloe, Lillie and Ryan. Two brothers; John Paton of North Carolina, and Christopher Paton of Springfield, Vt., one sister Marjorie Miller of Sarasota, Fl. and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was predeceased by her parents, one brother Charles W. Paton, and one sister Virginia Gates, and by her son Jeffery Blish.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday August 10, 2019 at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Springfield, Vt. Reverend Marc Aube Pastor of the Springfield Assembly of God Church will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association PO Box 3049 Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.

Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vt. is assisting the family with arrangements.