The Star Phoenix
Saskatoon, SK.
07 Dec 1999

LAKE Dorothy Mabel Lake passed away on December 1, 1999 at 
Extendicare in Saskatoon. She is survived by a sister, Vivian Thorpe 
of Saskatoon; a brother, Lloyd (Roslyn) Mann of Ottawa; and numerous 
nieces and nephews. Dorothy was born to Howard and Jean Mann on 
August 27, 1916 in the Elmore district south of Carievale, SK. In 
1920 she moved with the family to Melita, MB where she attended 
elementary and high school, studied piano, and played for services 
in Victoria United Church. She was pianist in the high school 
orchestra. In 1934, the family moved to Portage la Prairie, where 
she attained her A.T.C.M. (teacher and performer) and did further 
musical study in Winnipeg. In 1942, she married George Murray Lake, 
who was in the Armed Forces. In 1948, they moved to Birds Hill and 
in 1949 to North Kildonan, while Murray attended university. In 
1953, Murray was ordained a minister in the United Church of Canada. 
Through the years they lived in Baldur, Brookdale and Melita, all in 
Manitoba and in New Norway, AB. In 1967, they moved to Brandon, MB. 
At each of these locations, Dorothy taught music, often played the 
church organ, and sang in the choir. She was a member of the 
Manitoba Music Teachers Association, being a charter member of the 
Portage la Prairie Branch. Dorothy was a member of the Trinity 
United Church in Brandon, and was made a life member of the United 
Church Women while in Melita. Dorothy's husband, Murray, died in 
June, 1989, of a brain tumour. Two years later, she moved to McClure 
Place in Saskatoon to be closer to family members. She lived in a 
number of care homes and finally at Extendicare. The family extends 
its thanks to Dr. Andres and the staff of Extendicare for the care 
that Dorothy received. The Funeral Service will be at McClure United 
Church on Wednesday, December 8 at 1:30 p.m. 



Glenboro Gazzette; Glenboro MB Canada; 1999-12-14

"Word has been received of the death of Dorothy Mabel Lake at Saskatoon,
Sask.  Dorothy was the wife of the late Murray Lake.  She resided in
Baldur when Murray was the minister of the United Church."

There is also a small write up in the Baldur history book: Come Into
Our Heritage, R.M. of Argyle 1882 - 1982, Argyle Centennial History Book
Committee, page 519

Rev. Murray Lake, B.A., B.D., and Dorothy Lake, A.T.C.M.
Rev. Murray Lake was minister of Baldur and Glenora, from 1953 to 1958.
Murray and Dorothy have no children.  Murray belonged to the Chamber of
Commerce and Royal Canadian Legion.  Both Murray and Dorothy attended
the square dance club.  Murray was in the Canadian Army for four and a
half years during WWII.  Dorothy taught piano lessons, training children
for the music festival, and was active in church organizations.  She is
now teaching music in Brandon.  Murray is retired.