Judith E. Murphy

Judith E. (Baker) Murphy, 62, of Natures View Drive, Laconia, N.H., died at her home Wednesday, June 27, 2012, after a courageous 3-year battle with cancer. Judi was born Sept. 26, 1948, in Braintree, Mass., the daughter of Harold R. and Angela R. (Carimanica) Baker. She resided in Bridgewater, Mass., for several years before moving to Laconia 3 years ago. She had been employed by Verizon for 12 years, retiring in 2009. Judith was a member of the Evangelical Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Edward G. Murphy Jr.; a daughter, Kim Cutting and her husband Mark; two grandchildren, Matthew and Mia Cutting; three brothers, Robert Baker, Richard Baker and Ronald Baker; six nieces; five nephews; and several very special great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and her son, E. Scott Murphy. Calling hours will be held Friday, June 29, 2012, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, N.H. A funeral service will be held at the Evangelical Baptist Church, 12 Veterans Square, Laconia, N.H., Saturday, June 30, 2012, at noon. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main St., Laconia, NH 03246, or to the Evangelical Baptist Church, 653 Main St., Suite 211, Laconia, NH 03246. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, N.H., is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.