The Chronicle Herald; Halifax NS Canada; 2012-8-29


LAKE, Gladys Leona - 91, of Ellershouse, Hants Co., passed away Monday,
August 27, 2012, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on May
10, 1921, in Belmont, Hants Co., she was a daughter of the late Henry
Otis and Martha Elizabeth (O'Toole) Davis. Gladys had been a nurse's
aid for 17 years at the Masonic Home in Windsor. She was a member of
St. James Anglican Church, Brooklyn; a member of the Avondale United
Church Women; Leila Rebekah Lodge No. 59, Windsor; and the Newport Jolly
Seniors.  Gladys enjoyed quilting, knitting, bowling, playing cards,
going on bus trips and camping. Gladys was the last surviving member
of her immediate family. Surviving are daughter, Leona (Owen) Greeno,
Cheverie, Hants Co.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, three
great great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. Predeceased
by her parents, Henry and Martha (O'Toole) Davis; her husband, Charles
Norwood Lake (1999); sisters, Nellie Dimock, Elizabeth "Libby" Hope,
Mabel Connors; brother, Charles Davis. Cremation has taken place under
the care of Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King St., Windsor. A
public graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 30, in
Newport Landing Cemetery, Avondale, Rev. Pix Butts officiating. Donations
in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Newport Landing
Cemetery or a charity of one's choice. On-line condolences may be sent
by clicking on "Sign Guest Book" at:www.lindsayfuneralhome.com - LAKE