ROCHESTER-Judy "Chickadee" MacGregor passed away on September 28, 2025 surrounded by all those that loved her. Chickadee spent 83 wonderful years spreading love, joy, laughter and lots of sass! Most of her time was spent taking care of her family, her friends and her community.

Judith Dorothy MacGregor was born on December 19, 1941, in New Bedford Massachusetts to parents Dorothy Eaves and Robert William Walton. She passed away peacefully after a brief illness at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her children and many grandchildren.

She was married to the late John Edmund MacGregor for 56 years. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Peter and Carolyn MacGregor, Jon and Kristen MacGregor, Dan and Kate MacGregor, Nancy and Lorenzo Warren, Mark and Melissa MacGregor, and Andy and Heather MacGregor. The true joy and passion of her life were her 16 grandchildren (Ian, Meg, Eli, Kade, Dorrie, Ethan, Connor, Mariah, Martha, Emma, Braden, Keane, Rylan, Brendan, Duncan, and Drew) and 3 great-grandchildren (Addie, Leland, & Clara).

Before retiring, Judy managed the cafeteria at Sippican School in Marion, Massachusetts and in the summertime she managed the kitchen at Camp Farley in Mashpee. After retirement she kept busy as a volunteer in the gift shop at Tobey Hospital, an active participant at the Rochester Senior Center, and spreading cheer to residents at several local nursing homes. Judy was also a devoted member of the South Primitive Methodist Church in New Bedford since a young age. Her favorite past times included cooking, playing Scrabble, and playing board games with her grandchildren.

Chickadee, as she was affectionately known, has left a void in the hearts of her family and friends. Her family will especially miss her Macaroni and Cheese, her frosted brownies, and her famous Halloween cookies!  Chickadee may be gone from our sight but never from our hearts.

In accordance with her wishes she will be cremated and memorial visitation will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 3-6PM in the Donaghy New day Cremation and Funeral Care, 465 County Street, New Bedford with a service at 5:30PM.  For memorial register or facility directions please visit, www.newdayfunerals.com.