AUBURN – Judith “Judy” St. Germain, 65, of Auburn, left this world Saturday, Dec. 8, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, with her family beside her.

She was known by many as a loving, caring woman, wife and mother. She was happily married for 47 years to her husband, Donald “Don” St. Germain. Together they fought her battle with cancer until the end, as they have been the best of friends as well as husband and wife.

She was co-owner of Morris Auto Parts, Inc. and Don’s No Preference Towing Co. of L/A.

Judy was also involved with, and enjoyed her time, serving as secretary of the Towing and Recovery Association of Maine. She also was the past president of TOPS ME #160, Auburn, where she had very dear friends.

She was active in many other organizations throughout the years in regards to her and her husband’s business. In every one she gained more friends.

She is survived by her husband, Don St. Germain of Auburn; her sons, Michael and his wife, Cindy St. Germain, of Auburn, and David St. Germain, also of Auburn; and her daughter, Donna (St. Germain) and her husband, John Hladik, of Rochester, N.H.

Judy cherished her grandchildren, Michelle St. Germain, Bryan and Troy McLean, Elizabeth Hladik, Christopher Greenleaf, and Ashley and Thomas Giguere.

Judy also leaves behind her beloved brothers, Richard Edwards of Lewiston, Stanley and his wife, Virginia Edwards, of Sequim, Wash., Jerry “Pete” and his wife, Jane Edwards, of Virginia Beach, Va., and Terry and his wife, Vicky Edwards, of Casco; her sister, Roberta (Everett) and her husband, Kevin McColl, of Walden, N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father, Kenneth C. Edwards, and her mother, Katherine (Marston) Everett.

Judy cherished her many friends and working associates and their kind words helped her battle her cancer.

The family also wishes to extend their immense gratitude to the nurses and doctors who cared for her at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, as well as to the caring staff in her final days at the Hospice House. Their care and comfort will never be forgotten, as well as the life of this very special person.