STANDISH—Julia A. Lord, 96, passed away April 8, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born June 3, 1922 in Palmer, Massachusetts a daughter of Polish immigrants John and Bronislawa (Vangel) Pikul. Julia grew up on the family farm in Palmer Center, Massachusetts. A hard work ethic was instilled in Julia at a young age as she assisted with necessary farm chores alongside her siblings. She was a graduate of Palmer High School and on August 5, 1944, married Henry Lord. Julia was a faithful Catholic and served many years as a Eucharistic minister. The matriarch of her family, Julia was a practical woman whose family enjoyed sharing the fruits of her polish cooking. She had a sweet tooth and was known for her cake decorating. Julia loved to dance, enjoyed tending her plants and bird watching. Above all, she took pride in making sure that her family was well taken care of. She is survived by her children, Cheryl Lord and her husband Dr. Alan Hill, Peter Lord and his wife Susan, Anne-Marie Watson and her husband William, and Jerome Lord and his wife Ellen; a brother, Felix Pikul; and grandchildren, Jennifer Lord and her fiancée Dr. John T. Rigsby III, his daughter Theresa, Julian Lord-Hill, Alyssa Lord-Hill, and Forest Watson; as well as several step-grandchildren. Julia was pre-deceased by her husband Henry Lord; her son, Ronald Lord; and six of her brothers. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 11 from 5pm to 7pm at the Windham Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 434 River Rd., Windham, ME 04062. A visitation will also be held on Friday, April 12, from 4pm to 6pm at Beers and Story Funeral Home, 1475 North Main St., Palmer, MA 01069. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 13 at 9am at St. Thomas the Apostle, 1076 Thorndike St., Palmer, MA 01069 with burial to follow at St. Thomas Cemetery. To express condolences or participate in Julia's online tribute, please visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com or www.BeersandStory.com.