Judith Arnold Madole

Judith Arnold Madole of Easton, MD, passed on May 22, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born in New York City on January 4, 1936, to William (“Bill”) and Sybil Moore Arnold. Bill was a traveling big-band musician, a singer and clarinet player who also played in the Washington Redskins Band. Sybil was a ballet instructor. Bill and Sybil got off the road and settled in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington, D.C., where Judy graduated from Anacostia High School. Judy also graduated from the Washington School for Secretaries and attended classes at the University of Maryland. Judy worked for several organizations throughout her life in Washington, D.C. including the U.S. Dept. of the Navy, the U.S. Dept. Health and Human Services, the National Automated Clearing House Association, and the National Cathedral. She also taught aerobics classes in the 1970s and 1980s. Judy married Maurice Foley in 1956 and they had four children, eventually settling in Potomac, MD. They were active members of Congressional Country Club. Judy’s first marriage ended in divorce. She married Donald Madole in 1993, and moved to northwest Washington. Judy moved to Talbot County after Don’s passing, and lived in St. Michael’s and Easton. She loved Talbot County and Maryland’s Eastern Shore, calling it “the land of pleasant living.” Judy was a long- time member of Talbot Country Club, where she enjoyed playing golf and socializing with friends. Judy enjoyed antiquing, refurbishing furniture, decorating, cooking, and travel. She loved all animals, especially dogs; Jack Russell Terriers were her favorite. She was a dedicated volunteer with the Potomac Pony Club, the Washington Ballet, as well as several charitable organizations, including the Decorator’s Showhouse of Washington, D.C., the Junior League, Christ Child Society, the Washington Ballet, and the Talbot County Garden Club. As a certified Master Gardener, Judy loved gardening with the Talbot County Garden Club, where she made lifelong friends. Energetic and warm-hearted, Judy had a real zest for life, and made every occasion a special one. Judy’s life revolved around her family and her friends. She is survived by three children: Kyle Foley (Mary), Colleen Walsh (Kevin), and Erin Crouch (Andrew), as well as her eight grandchildren: Megan Foley, Matthew Foley, Keelin Crouch, Tatum Crouch, Claire Foley, Kathleen Crouch, Declan Crouch, and Katy Walsh. She is preceded in death by Donald Madole and Kathleen Foley, her eldest daughter. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Old St. Joseph’s Church, 13209 Church Lane, Cordova, MD, 21625. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Talbot Hospice https://talbothospice.org/ or the Talbot County Garden Club https://talbotcountygc.org/.

Judith Arnold Madole

January 4, 1936 - May 22, 2025