DRUMMEY

Julie A. (Lajoie) Drummey, age 76, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of her family. She was the devoted and caring wife of Jeremiah Drummey of Norwood, with whom she recently celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage.

Born in Barrington, Rhode Island, Julie was the youngest of four children born to the late Edward and Clara (Schroeder) Lajoie. She was raised in Norwood and attended Norwood Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1968.

After raising her children, Julie worked as an Executive Assistant with the Massachusetts Department of Corrections for 20 years.

Julie was blessed with many lifelong friendships and loved spending time with her friends and family above all else. Whether hosting holidays, dinner parties, or drinks on the deck, she loved entertaining the people in her life. An accomplished seamstress, Julie loved style and made a lot of her own clothes in her younger years, earning her a ‘Best Dressed’ superlative in her high school yearbook. Throughout her life, she loved decorating, crafting, and any artistic endeavor — just don’t ask her to paint you a lighthouse.

In addition to her husband of 50 years, Julie is survived by her proud and cherished children: Julie Bergeron and her husband, James, of Medway; Jayne Brisson and her husband, Matthew, of South Kingstown, Rhode Island; and Jeremiah Drummey, Jr. and his wife, Jennifer Camuso, of Woburn. She was the loving grandmother of Bennett Drummey. Julie will also be deeply missed by her sister, Clara Alty of Norwood; her sister-in-law, Anne Lajoie of Plymouth; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

In addition to her parents, Julie was predeceased by her siblings, Edward Lajoie and Mary “Eileen” Mariano.

Visitation will be held on THURSDAY, November 5, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 PM in the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington Street, Norwood.

Julie’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on FRIDAY, November 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM. in St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 547 Washington Street, Norwood.

She will be laid to rest in Highland Cemetery in Norwood.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Julie’s name to the Lank Cancer Center located at Beth Israel Hospital in Needham, directly at: https://give.bilh.org/page/1000996/donate/1?utm_source=LO&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=form-migration&utm_content=lo_4941 or by mailing donation to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham, Office of Philanthropy, 148 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA 02492