Published in the Stamford Advocate from 11/10/2005 - 11/12/2005. 
Stamford, CT

HERMAN LAKE - died peacefully in his sleep on November 5, 2005 at the
age of 84. Few people thought he looked older than 74. He was active to
the end, lifting weights and taking political science courses at the
University of Connecticut in Stamford. An avid swimmer throughout his
life, he especially enjoyed covering long distances, whether it was back
and forth across Glen Charlie Pond in Wareham, MA, helping his friend
train to swim across the English Channel, or simply doing many laps in
the pool.

Born on July 31, 1921, he grew up in Brooklyn, where he played stickball
and learned the value of a strong education, something he instilled in
his children. A graduate of City College of New York, he went on to earn
a Masters of Science in Meteorology from MIT in 1953. During World War
II, he served in the Navy as a weatherman in the Pacific. He spent his
career working in government and business as a scientist, and was one
of the early environmental engineers.

Although he was a quiet man, he is remembered by many for his pithy
observations and amusing quips. He brought resilience, strength and
optimism to life's challenges and opportunities.

He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Cecile D. Lake, to whom he was
endlessly devoted. A dedicated family man, he is survived by his sons,
Ron and Rick, as well as his daughter-in-law Pam, and grandchildren Ben
and Emily. They meant more to him than tongue can tell.

A funeral service will be held on Friday November 11 at 10:30 a.m.,
at Gallagher's Funeral Home, 2900 Summer St., Stamford, CT. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to Charter Oak Scholarships, c/o Center
For Talented Youth, Johns Hopkins University, attention: Margaret Walsh,
McAuley Hall, 5801 Smith Ave., Suite 400, Baltimore, MD, 21209-3611.