Judith A. Gustafson

Judith A. Gustafson, formerly of Auburn and Waltham, died Monday, October 19, 2026, at The Meadows of Leicester. She was 80.

Born March 27, 1946, in Waltham, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Harold A. Gustafson and Lucille (Dube) Gustafson. She grew up in Waltham and was a graduate of Marlborough High School. She then earned her associates degree and worked for 39 years as a licensed practical nurse at the former Fernald State School in Waltham, retiring in 2002.

She treasured the time she spent with her nieces and nephews and enjoyed visits to the Museum of Science and Benson's Farm, reading, and traveling, including trips to Canada and a cross-country trip in 1970. For many years she wintered in Florida with friends.

In addition to her parents Harold and Lucille, she is also predeceased by her brother Stephen P. Gustafson.

Judith leaves her sister, Vicki J. (Arthur) Jaarsma of Clinton; her brothers, Mark P. Gustafson of Fitchburg, and William H. Gustafson of Agawam; close friend Shirley Cusson and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will honor and remember Judith's life by gathering for a graveside service in Mount Feake Cemetery, 203 Prospect Street, Waltham on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 11 a.m. 

Memorial donations may be made to the MSPCA-Angell, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130.