The Chronicle-Herald, Volume 52, Number 192,
Halifax, NS, Canada
Saturday, August 12, 2000

LAKE, Cecil Robert "Bob" - 58, 9A Christie Street, Amherst, passed away
in the Highland View Regional Hospital on Friday, following a three-year
courageous battle with cancer. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late
Philip and Elizabeth "Betty" (Walsh) Lake. He was an employee of
Transport Canada and later Nav Canada for over 31 years until his
retirement in 1997. In his retirement he enjoyed woodworking and
spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, the
former Patricia "Pat" Purcell; daughter, Shauna, Amherst; sons, Robert
"Bob", Amherst; Ronald "Ron", Nappan; sisters, Sheila Barkhouse and her
husband Wallace, Port Howe; Faith Gorham and her husband Donald,
Tottenham, Ont.; Sharon Lake, Dartmouth; Veronica Conrod, Red Deer,
Alta.; brothers, Philip and his wife Joan, Toronto, Ont.; John and his
wife Krista, Amherst; grandchildren, Amanda, Tyler, Shane and Beverly
Rose. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Anna Marie.
His remains have been cremated and a memorial service will be held in
Cumberland Memorial Chapel, Amherst on Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. Donnie
Miller officiating. Following the service there will be a reception in
the Cumberland Memorial Chapel Reception Hall. Family flowers only,
memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or
Palliative Care for Highland View Regional Hospital and Your Community.