The Press Of Atlantic City, Atlantic City New Jersey.
2004-4-9

LAKE, JOAN P. (nee Prendergast), 71 - of formerly of Drexel Hill, PA
and Sea Isle City, died suddenly in Deerfield Beach, FL on April 6,
2004. Survived by husband of 47 years, James P., and nine children:
Mary Joan Gardler, Lizanne Newby (Skeeter), Megan Winterle (Francis),
Colleen Moretti (Rick), Patti Carroll (Tim), James P. Jr. (Jacqui),
Brendan W., Brian D. (Jane), and Colin C. (Traci). Also survived by
brother James, sisters: Mary Prendergast, Gertrude Gurt, Rosemary Rixon,
and twenty-three grandchildren.  Beloved wife, mother, grandmother,
sister and friend. Ardent catholic, who practiced, preached and taught
Christian principals.  Joan had a clear sense and understanding of human
nature. She used these people skills to bring kindness to people with
problems, sorrows, or personal loss. A 1951 graduate of Gwynedd Mercy
Academy, Joan gained these beautiful qualities from her marriage,
her God, and the wonderful Gwynedd Mercy nuns she loved so dearly.
Viewing held April 12 at 5 p.m., O'Leary Funeral Home, Springfield, PA.
Funeral mass commences the next morning at 11 a.m: St. Andrew's Catholic
Church, Drexel Hill, PA.  In lieu of flowers, send donations to: The
Billy Lake ALS Research Fund-5 Lakewood Drive, Media, PA 19063.



The Press Of Atlantic City, Atlantic City New Jersey.
2004-4-11

LAKE, JOAN P., (nee PRENDERGAST), 71 - of Sea Isle City and formerly of
Drexel Hill, PA., died suddenly on April 6, 2004 in Deerfield Beach, FL.
Survived by husband of 47 years, James P. (Jinx) Lake, and nine children:
Mary Joan Gardler, Lizanne (Skeeter) Newby, Megan (Francis) Winterle,
Colleen (Rick) Moretti, Patti (Tim) Carroll, James P. (Jacqui) Lake Jr.,
Brendan W. Lake, Brian D. (Jane) Lake, and Colin C. (Traci) Lake. Also
survived by twenty-three grandchildren; brother James Lake, sisters:
Mary Prendergast, Gertrude Gurt, and Rosemary Rixon.

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Ardent catholic,
who practiced, preached and taught Christian principals.

Joan had a clear sense and understanding of human nature. She used
these people skills to bring kindness to people with problems, sorrows,
or personal loss. A 1951 graduate of Gwynedd Mercy Academy, Joan gained
these beautiful qualities from her marriage, her God, and the wonderful
Gwynedd Mercy nuns she loved so dearly.

Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral Tuesday, 10 a.m. at
O'Leary Funeral Home, 640 E. Springfield Rd, Springfield, PA, and to her
viewing Monday evening after 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday,
11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 5300 School Lane, Drexel Hill,
PA. 19026.

In her memory the family would appreciate contributions to: The Billy
Lake ALS Research Fund, 5 Lakewood Drive, Media, PA 19063.

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