LACONIA - Judith Ann (Bodwell) Kaiser, 61, of 42 Joilet Street, died surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 2nd. Born in Wolfeboro NH on December 24th, 1951, to Emily (Pike) Bodwell and Walter Calvin Bodwell, she grew up in Wolfeboro and graduated with honors from Kingswood High School in 1970. Soon thereafter she met the man who would bring her happiness, Ron Kaiser, and settled down in Laconia, where she lived for more than 30 years.
Judy was a staunch patriot and passionate Republican, volunteering for both John McCain and Mitt Romney’s presidential campaigns. She worked for many years at both Allen Rogers and Risdon as well. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and loved nothing more than spending time with her loving husband. She treasured her granddaughter Emma, to whom she acted as a second mother. She also enjoyed trips to the White Mountains, gardening, interior decorating and playing with her grandchildren.
She leaves behind the love of her life and husband of 40 years, Ron Kaiser. She is also survived by her daughter Mary Ann Kaiser of Laconia; her daughter, Heidi Jacques, and husband Duane of Dover; her son, Ron Jr. and wife, Meghan of Bristol; her sister Diane and husband Harold of Freedom; as well as her loving niece Lori Denisco and husband Jim of Peabody Massachusetts. She was also blessed with four grandchildren: Emma, Owen, Tyler and William.
Memorial calling hours will be held from 12 Noon to 2PM on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. Memorial services will follow at 2PM also at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.