Judith Lokiec ... worked at local hospitals; at 82

DOVER - Judith "Judy" Ann Lokiec, of Woodland Rd., passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born on October 5, 1943, in Manchester, NH, the daughter of Leo and Pauline (Dow) Lesmerises.

Judy lived a life defined by devotion--to her family, her profession, and all those she cared for along the way. She was a proud graduate of Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH, where she prepared for a lifelong calling in nursing.

She began her career in New York City followed by a move with her husband to Fort Huachuca, Arizona. In 1970, Judy and her family made their home in Dover, NH, where she devoted decades of service to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Portsmouth Regional Hospital and the Visiting Nurses Association. Her work was deeply meaningful to her, and she remained dedicated to her profession before retiring at the age of 77.

Judy is survived by her husband of 57 years, Edward Lokiec; her children, Amy Wack and husband Rob of Dover, NH; Emily Uong and husband Quang of Merrimack, NH; Sarah Beanland and husband David of Concord, MA; and Ed Lokiec and wife Leah Vawter of Dover, NH; two sisters, Cecilia and Irene; eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo, Sr. and Pauline, her brother, Leo, Jr. and sister, Mary.

She was a proud and devoted grandmother to Andrew, Benjamin, Ryan, Lana, Sophia, Grace, Noelle, and Sam.