Judith Ann Zarakotas

Judith Ann (Welch) Zarakotas, 83, of Epsom, NH died October 10, 2026 surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness.

Born in Manchester on March 22, 1943, she was the daughter of John J. and Claire M. (Gilbreath) Welch. She graduated from St. Joseph High School for Girls in 1963.

Prior to retirement, she had worked as a IBM Calculating Clerk at New England Telephone and Telegraph for over 30 years.

Judy will be remembered for her love of people and outgoing personality. She cherished time spent with her family, loved travelling cross country in the family camper with her husband Bill, and donating her time at Liberty House for homeless Veterans.

Family members include her husband of 62 years, William Zarakotas of Epsom; her sons, Stephen Zarakotas and wife Cheryl of Deerfield, Mark Zarakotas and wife Christina of Hooksett and several granddaughters, Samantha, Catherine, Sarah, Teagan, Adeline and great granddaughter Myla.

A calling hour at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St, will be Monday, October 19th from 10 am to 12 pm, followed by a service in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Pittsfield on Tuesday, October 20th at 10am.

Donations may be made in her memory to support the Liberty House Homeless Veterans program, 221 Orange St, Manchester, NH 03104.