Marjorie E. Locke, 97

MEREDITH — Marjorie E. Locke, 97, passed away June 9, 2025, at Golden View Health Care Center, Meredith.

Marjorie was born on May 10, 1928, in Fitzwilliam, the daughter of Walter L. Woods and Ruby J. Sprague Woods Talbot. She was a long-time resident of Meredith, having lived on Livingston Road for over 50 years. Having many different means of employment, her last two jobs were 17 years spent at Jimmy’s Bakery in Laconia decorating cakes, and a number of years baking in the kitchen at Inter-Lakes Elementary School in Meredith. She loved both jobs equally.

Marjorie enjoyed cooking, fishing, sewing, reading and taking long walks. She was happiest when she was outdoors.

Marjorie is survived by her daughter-in-law, Donna Locke of Meredith; brother Milton E. Woods; sister June Saucier and her husband Charles of Freedom; sister-in-law Roberta Woods of Lawton, Oklahoma; as well as several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Roy F. Locke; son Roy S. Locke; daughter Carol J. Locke; brother Herbert C. Woods; brother Norman E. Woods and his wife Dolly; and her sister-in-law, Brenda Woods. 

Marjorie’s wishes for a graveside service at Oakland Cemetery in Meredith Center will be honored at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 23.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Marjorie’s memory to the Freewill Baptist Church of Meredith, where she was a member.

Arrangements are under the care of Mayhew Funeral Homes and Crematorium. To sign the online book of memories, visit mayhewfuneralhomes.com.