Julia was a wonderful sister and aunt. She valued family highly and was always welcoming, gracious and loving when we came to visit. When she traveled with us, she was energetic, adventurous, cheerful and ready for anything. I was amazed how she could look so fantastic each day with only one small suitcase that she carried herself.

She taught me the value of coupons, Vicks Vapor Rub, and using saltine crackers to stretch a crab casserole when unexpected guests appeared. When I misused subject and object pronouns, she would gently correct me, always the English teacher.

I admired her strength of character and lack of self-pity as she experienced life's many blows. I also admired Julia's lifelong interest in learning new things and broadening her perspective: her 'Great Decisions' discussion group, her enjoyment of Fareed Zakaria's weekly TV show, reading, education, ...

She was a tremendous source of comfort to my mother, her sister, who loved their weekly, long-distance chats and their in-person get-togethers.

Aunt Julia often quoted Hamlet's "To thine own self be true" and she surely followed that advice. She left a big impact and will be missed by so many. Rest in peace.             

I was so sorry to hear that Julia died a few months ago.  I first met Julia (and her husband, James) when I was researching the life of Amos W.W. Woodcock for my master's thesis in History at Salisbury University.  Julia was so friendly and informative, and she loved talking about her "Uncle Walter".   She shared stories of coming to visit him at 'Chatillon', and allowed me to copy the letters that he had written to his sister during his time as a war crimes prosecutor in Japan after WW2.  We visited his grave, and the graves of other family members, in Parsons Cemetery, and Julia even showed me her own gravestone!  We exchanged cards over the years, and when Julia found it difficult to write, she would call me on the phone just to say hi and chat a bit.  She was a wonderful person, and I was very fortunate to get to know her.