Clifton Taylor Judd

Clifton Taylor Judd, 95, died Friday April 10 in West Hartford. Clif was born in Hartford on August 20, 1913, the son of Frederick and Alice Crossman Judd. He was a graduate of Hall High School, and served in the US Army in the South Pacific and Japan during and after World War II. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1979, where his last position was vault supervisor. Clif was an avid fan of the New York Yankees, and of the UCONN Women's Basketball team. His love for the Yankees began in 1922 when he and his older brother Ernie, then aged 9 and 11, were befriended by a young Lou Gehrig. Clif married his high school sweetheart, Rose Kelley, and they celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in October 2008. As Rose's health failed, Clif cared for her with a selfless devotion that was an inspiration to all who knew them. Clif was a much beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. In addition to his wife, Clif leaves a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Brian Murphy of Bloomfield, and two beloved grandchildren, Daniel Murphy and his wife, Jeri, of Bradenton, FL. and Elise Forrest and her husband John of Branford. Clif was also immensely proud of his great-granddaughter, Maren Elizabeth Forrest. He is survived by two sisters-in-law, Enid Judd and Loretta Dumas, who despite her own health problems, was a frequent and faithful visitor, by several nieces and nephews, and by his dear friends, Mark and Betty Gosselin and their family, and Joan and Arthur Cormier. He was predeceased by his sister, Helen Lord, and by his brothers Ernest his partner in cribbage and all things, and Frederick. The family particularly wishes to thank Faith Brouker and also her wonderful staff on Callaghan Crossing at St. Mary Home for the skillful and compassionate care they provided to both Rose and Clif during his final illness. Funeral Services will be TODAY, Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Clif's memory may be made to Doctors Without Borders U.S.A., P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030. Online messages of sympathy may be made to www.molloyfuneralhome.com.

Clifton Taylor Judd

August 20, 1913 - April 10, 2009