Judith A. (Peterson)

Moriarty

Judith A. (Peterson) Moriarty, 80, died on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canton, following a long period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis P. Moriarty.

Born and raised in Brighton, Judy was the first born and daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia A. (Sloan) Peterson and a graduate of Saint Columbkille School in Brighton She had been a resident of Canton for the past ten years, previously making her home in Brockton for more than 50 years. Judy worked as a Pharmaceutical Technician at PharMerica in Brockton for over 15 years before retiring several years ago.

Above all else, Judy treasured her family. As the oldest of 6, she was the consummate caregiver, starting with her siblings. Later, she became a devoted wife and mother and a loving grandmother. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her three daughters, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, siblings and extended family. The memories she cherished most were those spent surrounded by the people she loved, who brought so much happiness and meaning to her life.

Judy is survived by her three daughters, Theresa A. Malouf and her husband Frederick of Scituate, Michelle M. White of Brockton, and Dawn M. Kelley and her husband Robert of Canton. She was the loving Nana of Joseph and Daniel White, Amber Reynolds White, and Nora, Aidan, and Colin Malouf and was the great grandmother of Jackson and Conor.

The oldest of six siblings, Judy was the sister of Robert Peterson and his wife Susan of Milton, William Peterson and his wife Jeannie of Missouri, Jack Peterson and his wife Anne Trout of Jamaica Plain, Raymond Peterson and his wife Sandie of Maryland, and Mary Degan and her husband Donald of Florida. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews.

Judy's family would send a special Thank You to her devoted and loving caregivers over the past several years; Peggy Gagnon, Casey Hammond and, her niece Debbie Moriarty.

Visiting hours will be held at the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park Street (Route 27), Stoughton, on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with funeral prayers to follow at 12 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Judy’s memory may be made to the Hellenic Women’s Benevolent Association 601 Sherman Street Canton Ma. 02021