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MARY JUDITH HUGHES (SINCLAIR)
Born: Sep 13, 1934
Date of Passing: Oct 05, 2021
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MARY JUDITH HUGHES
(née SINCLAIR)
Actress "Judy Sinclair"
September 13, 1934, Winnipeg MB -
October 5, 2021, Toronto, ON
She is sadly missed by her loving companion Peter McLaughlin. Judy was a devoted loving mother. She is now reunited with her beloved children, Laura Ann Nahaway Hughes and Evan Moray Hughes; her parents, Moray and Madeleine Sinclair (née McCarthy); her brother Dr. Colin Sinclair and sister-in-law Margot Sinclair (née Clermont), her brother Donald Sinclair; her grandparents, Edward and Mary Anne McCarthy (née Malone), Charles Cuthbert and Islay Mary Sinclair (née Colcleugh).
She is survived by David Hughes; her cherished grandsons, Aidan Taylor, Owen Stratten and Gavin Hughes; her sister-in-law Estelle Sinclair; her cousin Patricia Huschilt (née Devine). She also leaves behind a large, loving, extended family and group of friends from all over Canada and the United States.
Her earliest summers were spent at her McCarthy grandparents' "Justamere Cottage" B-Say-Tah Point, on the shores of Echo Lake, Fort Qu'Appelle, SK. These were some of her happiest times spent with her family and dearest friends. In her later years, she spent so many idyllic days on Toronto Island with Peter McLaughlin. Judy had lots of fun with the Huschilts at Mink Lake, Hastings Highlands, ON.
Judy attended Saint Mary's Academy in Winnipeg, MB. In 1995, Judy graduated from York University, Toronto ON, with a degree in English.
Judy was introduced to the theatre by her father, Moray Sinclair. She first stepped onto a stage when she was six years old. She was a stage veteran while still in her early 20s, appearing in Remember Mama, The Remarkable, Mr. Pennypacker, Philadelphia Story, Our Town, Twelfth Night, Arsenic and Old Lace, The Crucible and The Moon is Blue. She took part in more than 600 CBC radio plays, did film roles for the National Film Board. Some of her later films include Don't Say a Word (2001), Lucky Number Slevin (2006), and Away From Her (2006). She will also be remembered for her numerous television commercials and print ads.
Judy's agent Rich Caplan writes: Whether she was bounding into her agent's office in one of her outrageous outfits, feathers flying behind her; whether she was breathlessly rushing onto a film set, a sound booth, a theatre stage, it was always a good day. Her presence brightened everyone's mood, every time. I don't know a soul who didn't appreciate her effervescence, her raw energy, her sublime ridiculousness, her keen intelligence, her genuine sensitivity and her immense talent. Not too many people literally brighten the room simply by walking into it. Judy was one of those. She was one of a kind. We say that all the time and sometimes don't really mean it. But Judy really was. She was the real deal. She'll never be replaced. And she'll never be forgotten.
Sincere gratitude goes to her wonderful caregiver Katia Freitas, the nurses and the entire staff at Kensington Gardens, especially Tsitsi Munemo and Cordelie Smith.
Judy has been a blessing to all of us, we pray that now she is blessing us from heaven.
Family and Friends are invited to view the funeral service livestream by clicking on the Livestream ICON TBA, Rosar Morrison Funeral Home & Chapel, 467 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON, Wednesday, October 27, 2021.
We are asking that donations be made, in Judy's name, to Kensington Gardens Nursing Home Toronto, Ontario or your local food bank.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 15, 2021