LIVERMORE – Betty J. (Judd) Coombs, 91, of Livermore, passed away Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 at the Hospice House in Auburn.

She was born on Feb. 19, 1934, in Livermore Falls, to Nathalie (Wright) and Thomas Judd, Sr. She graduated from Livermore Falls High School in 1952 and began working at Bailey Furniture. She married Charlie Coombs on June 27, 1953, in Bath.

Betty always had a love of business, which led her to Livermore Falls Trust Company, where she worked her way up to Loan Operations Supervisor. She was co-owner of D.L. Punch, Jr. Construction in Livermore. In 1985, she and her son, Douglas, opened Construction Consultants, Inc., where Betty worked until her retirement in 2007.

Over the years, she spent time serving her community as a long-time chair of the Livermore Planning Board, Corporator for Franklin Savings Bank and fundraising for United Way. She participated in the Maine Department of Transportation DBE Program during her time at D.L. Punch, Jr. Construction and Construction Consultants, Inc.

Her favorite memories were spending time with family and friends throwing parties for Independence Day and Christmas. In her younger years, she enjoyed snowmobiling in the winter and attending the NASCAR races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. She loved spoiling every animal she met, whether it was sharing her snack or ensuring each pet’s favorite treat was available when they came to visit her. Over the last few years, she especially enjoyed her time spent with Francine Castonguay and her dog, Missie.

She was predeceased by her husband; parents; brother, Thomas Judd, Jr., and his wife Blanche, brother, Laurence Judd, Sr., sister, Patricia Lawrence and her husband Wayne; brother-in-law, Adrien Breton, brother-in-law, Erland Coombs and his wife Colleen, brother-in-law, Roland Coombs and his wife Grace, sister-in-law, Lillian Emerton and her husband Harry; niece, Rhonda Lawrence and nephew, Randolph Breton.

She is survived by her son, Douglas Coombs and his wife, Rosanna of Livermore; granddaughter, Allison Coombs and her partner, David Janelle of Minot; sister, Marilyn Breton of Sterling, Va., sister-in-law, Christine Judd of Worcester, Mass.; and multiple nieces and nephews; as well as great-nieces and nephews.

Her family would like to thank the staff at the Hospice House for their care and compassion, Andwell Health’s nurse Emily and Re-Yah Home Care long-time caregiver, Frannie.

Family and friends may attend funeral services on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. at Wiles Remembrance Center, 308 Franklin Rd. (Route 133), Jay, ME 04239. A time of visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Interment to follow services at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayette Road, Livermore Falls, ME 04254.

Family and friends are encouraged to visit Betty’s Book of Memories at http://www.wilesrc.com to leave words of comfort, share a story or photos. Honored to be caring to the family of Betty J. Coombs is Wiles Remembrance Center – Jay.

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to

Franklin County Animal Shelter

550 Industry Rd.

Farmington, ME 04938 or

Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

55 Strawberry Ave.

Lewiston, ME 04240