Springfield Union-News; Springfield MA; 2002-8-6

    Donald Taylor Lake
    
       1930 - 2002   

SPRINGFIELD - Donald T. Lake, 72, a longtime resident of Springfield
and former resident of Bennington, VT, died early Sunday morning at
his residence. He was born and educated in Bennington, VT, the son of
the late Dwight and Olive (Jenkins) Lake, and was a graduate of Burr
& Burton Seminary, Manchester, VT, Class of 1948. Donald earned his
undergraduate degree in physical education from Springfield College, Class
of 1952. He entered the United States Armed Forces during the Korean War,
serving with the U.S. Army Company M. 223rd Infantry Regiment, and was
the recipient of the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star, United
Nations Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and the National Defense
Service Medal.  Donald was employed for over 30 years with Peter Pan
World Travel Company, from which he retired as President in the early
1990s. He was a member of the Elm-Belcher Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. of
Agawam, Adriatic Club, Springfield Lodge of Elks #61 and the American
Legion Post 275.  Donald was an avid golfer and longtime member of Shaker
Farms Country Club of Westfield. He was the husband of the late Helen V.
(Litchfield) Lake who died in January of 1985, and leaves his dear
friend and companion, Sophie C. (Delivorias) Speliopoulos, with whom he
made his home; one daughter, Barbara A. Lake of West Springfield; and
one uncle, John H. Lake of Port Charlotte, FL. His funeral will be held
Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Sampson's Chapel of the Acres, 21 Tinkham Rd.,
with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, both of Springfield. Calling
hours at Sampson's Chapel of the Acres will be Wednesday from 4-8
p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to Saints Constantine &
Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Grattan St., PO Box 112, Chicopee, MA 0102l.