Obituary: Ernest A. Judson, Jr., 91, of Milford

Ernest A. Judson, Jr. age 91, of Milford, beloved husband of the late Helen M. (Lariviere) Judson, entered into peaceful rest on December 15, 2024 at Masonicare in Wallingford. He was born on April 6, 1933 in New Britain and he was the son of the late Ernest A. Judson, Sr. and Charlotte (Jacobs) Judson.

He graduated from Milford High School, Class of 1952 and continued his education at the UConn School of Pharmacology. Mr. Judson's career spanned 63 years, at Howes Drug Store in Milford Center, he started as a soda jerk, then a pharmacist and became the owner from 1986 – 1998 and continued to work there until his retirement in 2013. He was a member of the Milford Board of Health, City Wide Drug committee and past treasurer for the Milford Jaycees. Ernie was the BIGGEST UConn Women’s Basketball fan and if he wasn't at a game he was skiing with his family at Killington Mountain.

Ernie is survived by his devoted children, Ernest A. Judson, III (Patricia) of Durham, Susan Bottaro (James) of Old Saybrook, Michael A. Judson of East Haven, Kenneth A. Judson (Susan) of Durham, Amy M. Judson of CO, seven loving grandchildren, Gregory Judson (Talia), Amanda Burch (Dennis), Garrett Judson (Morgan), Douglas Bottaro (Abbie), Jeffrey Bottaro (Angela), Rachael Judson (Robert Stach) and Kyle Judson. He also leaves his great grandchildren, Clementine and Grant, Jaxon and Caden, and Sawyer. Also his loving brother, A. Frederick Judson of Georgia. His daughter-in-law, Mary S. Judson predeceased him.

Family and friends may call on Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. with a service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at the GREGORY F. DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 291 BRIDGEPORT AVENUE, MILFORD. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in Ernie’s memory to the Masonic Charity Foundation. To share a memory please go to www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com