Julia Augusta Ahlquist, an area resident since 1960, and formerly of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 27th, 2023.

Born on December 31, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Edward G. and Bertha M. (Greene) Mannerberg. After graduating from Bay Ridge High School for Girls in 1951, she attended Wagner College. In 1957, she married Roy T. Ahlquist who predeceased her in 2002.

Julia worked in the research library of Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Beane in Manhattan until 1958. After moving to Dutchess County, she worked for the Hyde Park Central School district as a teaching assistant at Netherwood Elementary School until her retirement in 1993.

Julia is survived by daughter, Lisa (John) Hutchins; and son Eric Ahlquist (Melody Hamilton). Julia is also survived by five grandchildren: Erica Hutchins (Benjamin Lovejoy), Christina Hutchins, Jessica (Dennis) Connor, Andrew Ahlquist, and Steven (Mary) Hamilton. Julia was blessed to have two great-grandchildren: Dennis Connor and Bridget Connor. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, Edward Carl Mannerberg.

Julia was a member of the Hyde Park Historical Society and served as its membership chairwoman for 40 years. In addition, she was a member of St. Timothy's Lutheran Church and treasurer of the church's women's group The Mite-y Angels.

Julia was an avid reader. She especially loved English mystery novels. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, and eagerly looked forward to the Daily News crossword puzzle on Sunday's.  In addition, she loved to travel and did so extensively around the US and Europe. She also loved cats, and had many furry companions throughout her life.

The Ahlquist family would like to thank Hudson Valley Hospice, especially Kelly, Jen, and Chynna, for their kind and compassionate support. They would also like to thank her aide, Rosa.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 11 AM at Sweet's Funeral Home in Hyde Park.  Relatives and friends may call from 10am to 11am prior to the service.  Interment will be in the family plot at Union Cemetery, Hyde Park.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1348 Rt. 9G, Hyde Park, NY 12583 (www.sttimothyhp.org) or Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 80 Washington Street, Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (www.hvhospice.org).