Chron-Herald; Halifax ON Canada; 2012-8-13


LAKE, Karen Ann - 67, Truro, passed away August 10, 2012, after a brief
and courageous battle with cancer in Colchester Regional Hospital,
Truro. Born in Stanley, N.B., she was a daughter of the late Percy and
Annie (Flynn) Scott. Karen co-founded Will-Kare Paving & Contracting
Limited. She was quite the practical joker and enjoyed cooking,
photography, playing cards and her pets. Karen was also a member of
the Truro Gyrettes. She is survived by her former husband, Bill Lake,
Bible Hill; daughter, Kim (Darren) Weir and their children, Lauren
and Kristen, Bible Hill; son, Andrew (Tricia) and their children,
Patrick and Regan, Valley; sister, Helen (Ron) Brownridge, Oromocto,
N.B.; nieces and nephew. She was predeceased by daughter, Kelly in
infancy. Visitation will be held today, Monday, August 13 from 6-9 p.m. in
Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro with funeral mass
onTuesday, August 14 at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic
Church, 669 Prince St., Truro, Father Francesco Pirisi officiating.
Interment in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Robie
Street. Family flowers only. Donations in her memory may be made to the
Colchester SPCA, Colchester-East Hants Hospice Society or Canadian Mental
Health Association, Truro Chapter. On-line condolences and donations may
be made at: www.colchestercommunity.com Special thanks to the Palliative
Care staff at Colchester Regional Hospital, Dr. Frank Slipp, the nurses
of 4 South, as well as the nurses and doctors on floor 6A of theVGSite,
QEII. - LAKE