Judith “Judy” (Weber) Chewning, of Pittsboro, North Carolina, and formerly Kennebunk, passed away on April 4, 2023. Judy was born Feb. 20, 1949, in New York City to Paul and Anna May Weber. She grew up in Ramsey, New Jersey, and attended the Academy of Mount Saint Vincent in New York followed by Long Island University.

Judy was a devoted mother to her three children and a supporter of her community. For many years she volunteered as an EMT for Kennebunk’s ambulance service. She donated her time to Caring Unlimited, a domestic violence resource center, and she was involved in sponsoring refugee families and assisting with their transition into the community. She loved to entertain and was well known for her annual Christmas Eve Open House and for providing late night snacks and counsel to many of her children’s friends throughout the years.

In addition to her family, Judy’s loves were traveling, spending time in her garden, and training and caring for her beloved dogs. Quick to laugh, she enjoyed listening to and telling stories.

She is survived by her former husband Vic Chewning of Kennebunk; her brother Jeff Weber and his wife Judy of San Antonio; her daughter Nicki Chewning and husband David Turner and their daughter Avery of Fryeburg; her son Sam Chewning of Siler City, North Carolina, and his daughter Hailey; and her daughter Anneke Chewning and her fiancée Brittany Mays of Mooresville, North Carolina.

The final demonstration of Judy’s generous spirit was the gift of her body to the Duke University Medical School. Judy’s wishes were to not have a funeral, but for those who would like to honor her memory, please consider making a donation to Chatham Animal Shelter (chathamanimalrescue.org), Happy Hills Animal Foundation (www.hhaf.org), or your local animal shelter.