Judith Palumbo O'Brien

Judith Palumbo O’Brien, 74, of Groton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a valiant fight against cancer. She is survived by her husband John O'Brien with whom she shared 33 years of love in Groton, MA.

Born on June 27, 1952, Judy was the daughter of the late Joseph Palumbo and Mary Gaye Palumbo. Raised in Bedford, Massachusetts, she was a graduate of Bedford High School and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from Northeastern University before achieving a Master of Business Administration in Business Management from Western New England University. Judy enjoyed a distinguished, decades-long career as a H.R. Manager for the Massachusetts Hospital Association, followed by HealthAlliance Hospitals, and most recently the Town of Pepperell.

Known for her warm heart and fun-loving spirit, Judy embraced Groton's natural beauty and close-knit community. She served as a dedicated Board Member for the Groton Center Council on Aging and as a volunteer in the Groton senior center and elementary school.

Judy’s most lasting legacy was her deep devotion to her family. She is survived by her loving siblings Denise Call and her husband Hal Call, Sr. of Bedford, Dennis Palumbo and his wife Michelle of Chelmsford, and Bob Palumbo and his wife Denise of Chelmsford; her children Kathleen Maynard and her husband Eric of Litchfield, NH and Julie O’Brien and her husband Mike Curley of Sudbury, MA. She leaves behind four cherished grandchildren: Charlie and Jack Maynard and Ethan and Liam Curley; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, former colleagues, and friends who will miss her profoundly. She was predeceased by her brother Joe Palumbo of Onset and is survived by his wife Michelle Palumbo.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Judy’s name may be made to:
American Cancer Society: cancer.org or Groton Council on Aging / Groton Center: The Groton Center, 163 West Main Street, Groton, MA 01450 https://thegrotoncenter.org/wp/.

Visiting hours will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 1pm – 4pm at the Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. Her Funeral Service and interment will be held privately.