Gilmanton Iron Works, NH

On Tuesday, October 25, 2022 , James N. Locke, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away surrounded by his family after a long battle with Parkinson disease. He was eighty-four. Born during the Great Depression, James was predeceased by his two brothers Kent Jr., Thomas and parents, Kent D. Locke, Sr. and Margaret Johnston Locke. James graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Science degree and went on to become a successful Entrepreneur.  Born on a farm, Jim was no stranger to hard work. After working as a mason before and during his school years, he began his career in banking and then on to real estate developing. Eventually, he formed Locke Associates, Inc. Real Estate in 1973 and New Hampshire Earth Mechanics in 1975, now known as Northeast Earth Mechanics.

Jim was best known for his quick-witted humor, fierce determination, generous spirit and car racing career.  A visionary, he co-founded a bank, the well-known Locke Lake Colony development and Waterville Estates just to name a few.

He is survived by his wife Natalie Jean Price Locke of 62 years, son, James N. Locke, II, his wife Tary and daughter, Margaret Locke Emerson, her husband Roger, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many cousins, nieces, nephews and brother and sister in-laws.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 , 11:00 am at the Gilmanton Community Church Iron Works building where Jim and Jean were married, currently known as the Harvest Church. Memorial donations may be made in his memory, to the Neurology Department at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center for brain research. There is a helpful link below:

https://dhmcalumdev.hitchcock.org/parkinsons_fund

To express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com