GILMANTON - Judith Carol Karlson, 82, of 158 Sargent Road, died Monday, January 16, 2017 at Lakes Region General Hospital after a period of failing health.
She was born on August 20, 1934 in Medford, MA., 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 twenty 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, MA., 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 2Pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the Gilmanton Community Church, located on the 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 Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.