Judy Clark Foster

Skowhegan- Judy Ann Clark-Foster, 71, of Skowhegan, died Friday, August 8, 2025, at her home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).

She was born June 3, 1954, in Skowhegan, Maine, the daughter of Reginald and Ernestine MacMillan of Skowhegan.

She attended schools in Skowhegan, graduating from Bloomfield Academy and Skowhegan Area High School in 1974. She went on to attend Thomas College in Waterville to earn an associate’s degree. She married Lloyd Clark on May 11, 1985, in Skowhegan, Maine. She later married George Foster on October 5, 2019, in Skowhegan.

Judy worked in the shoe shop in Skowhegan and later went on to work for many doctors in the area as a secretary. She would also work at Stern’s department store during the Christmas season, wrapping gifts. She was also a devoted member of the Rebekah’s and Odd Fellows of Maine, with her home lodge being Priscilla Rebekah Lodge #69 of Skowhegan. She held many offices over the years, including serving as the President of the Rebekah Assembly of Maine. She loved to travel to all Rebekah functions, including out of state, to visit all her sisters and brothers. She was a 50+ year member and was very active until her health declined.

Judy loved spending time with her family and friends, and she enjoyed going on adventures. She also loved traditional country music and going dancing at the local dance halls. She was the most caring and loving person, always willing to lend a hand if someone needed help.

She is survived by her husband, George Foster of Skowhegan, daughter Ashley Clark (Mike) of Waterville, daughter Gretchen Clark of Skowhegan, sister Carol Pavone (Gene) of Skowhegan, mother-in-law Sarah Foster of Skowhegan, many sisters and brothers-in-law, stepsons, Johnny Clark (Sarah) of Ludowici, Georgia; David Foster (Kim) of Norridgewock; Will Foster (Lori) of Cornville; Georgie Foster (Christine) of Cannan; granddaughter Dakotah Arel of Waterville, and many step-grandchildren, niece Moncia Kittredge (Francis) of Skowhegan, and many great nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Reginald and Ernestine MacMillan, her grandmother Vivian Otis, and her stepdaughter Jessica Labarge.

The family would like to thank her PSS Dakota and Maine General Hospice for taking such great care of her throughout her final months. Funeral services will be held at the Skowhegan Federated Church on August 30, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. The burial to follow at the Rome Village Cemetery, Rome Road, Rome, Maine. A celebration of life will be held following the burial at Tewksbury Hall, 6 Weston Ave, Skowhegan, Maine.

In place of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Association, P.O. Box 37022, Boone, IA 50037.

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