Worcester Telegram & Gazette; Worcester MA; 2009-9-28

Dolores Jayne (Austin) Lake, 80, of Shrewsbury, died peacefully September
26, 2009, after a long life of service to Jesus Christ. She was born
in Philadelphia, PA to the late Royer and Esther (Woods) Austin and
later lived in Churchville, PA. Dolores is survived by her devoted
husband, Rev. Richard J. Lake, Sr.; children Ric and Melanie Lake of
Hatboro, PA; Mark and Cheryl Lake, Sr. of Northfield Falls, VT; Robin
Lake of Londonderry, NH; Brian and Patricia Lake, Sr. of Shrewsbury,
MA; and Kevin and Andrea (Lake) Walkup of Nashville, TN. Dolores
was blessed with 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 1
great-great-grandchild. Dolores was an accomplished doll maker. She worked
for the Perkins School for the Blind as a Braille transcriber for many
years. She was an organist and Sunday School teacher for over 50 years. A
gathering time for family and friends will be held Wednesday, September
30, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. in Rice Memorial Baptist Church, 81 Lincoln Street,
Northborough. A celebration of life will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the
church. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Hays
Funeral Home, 56 Main Street, Northborough is directing the services. In
lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: the compassionate
care staff at Summit ElderCare, 277 East Mountain Street, Worcester,
MA 01606. For online condolences please visit:  www.haysfuneralhome.com