Judith C. Karlson, 82

Judith C. Karlson, 82

GILMANTON — Judith Carol Karlson, 82, of 158 Sargent Road, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, at Lakes Region General Hospital after a period of failing health.

She was born on Aug. 20, 1934, in Medford, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Gustav E.H. and Ethel A. (Gulaker) Karlson.

Judith worked for several years for the Department of Public Works for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She enjoyed 20 great years living by Manning Lake in Gilmanton where she enjoyed swimming.

She is survived by her two sisters, Cynthia Wahlstrom and her husband John of Gilmanton Iron Works, and Kristine Faulkingham of Gilmanton; one nephew, Kenneth Wahlstrom and his wife Barbara of Rockland, Massachusetts; two nieces, Beverly Wahlstrom of Gilmanton Iron Works, and Cheryl Thurber and her husband John of Belmont; two great-nieces and two great-nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Gilmanton Community Church, corner of Routes 107 and 140, in Gilmanton. Burial will be private.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Gilmanton Community Church, PO Box 16, Gilmanton, NH 03237.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.