WATERVILLE - Judy Lillian (Thibodeau) Cote, 79, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, with her family by her side at Maine General Hospital in Augusta. Judy was born in Waterville, Maine on October 13, 1944, the daughter of Arthur and Irene (Vashon) Thibodeau. She attended Waterville Public Schools. Judy married Kenneth P. Cote on July 4, 1966, and in 1968 they welcomed the arrival of their only child, Linda. Judy loved being a stay-at-home mom. Then later she worked at the Oak Grove Nursing Home as a housekeeper for over 20 years. Some of Judy's favorite places were Popham Beach, the White Mountains, and long drives to Jackman. She loved doing activities with Linda and her friends. Judy threw big parties and was known as "mom" or "meme" to everyone she knew. She would spend hours doing arts and crafts with her three granddaughters and was a great storyteller. She adored her four great-grandchildren and lived to see them. Judy was giving, caring, and had a great sense of humor. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth and her brothers David and Arthur Thibodeau. Judy is survived by her daughter Linda Poirier and son-in-law Mark of Waterville, granddaughters Tiffany and Jasmine Buzzell of Waterville and granddaughter Melissa (Buzzell) King and husband Ryland and her four great-grandchildren Adalyn "Lillian", Brynlee, Stella, and Rafe King all of Island Falls. At Judy's request there will be no visiting hours or funeral. She will be buried at the Saint Francis Cemetery next to her husband. A memorial/celebration of life will be at a later date this summer. In lieu of flowers please send donations in Judy's name to the Waterville Humane Society.