The Chronicle-Herald, Volume 55, Number 188
Halifax NS Canada
Friday, August 8, 2003

LAKE, Lena Melissa - 87, Dykeland Lodge, Windsor, formerly of Bramber,
Hants Co., passed away peacefully with her family by her side August 7,
2003, in the lodge. Born June 7, 1916, in Bramber, she was a daughter
of the late Russell and Geneva (Mills) Lake. In Lena's early years she
enjoyed looking after many seniors and also being like a grandmother to
her many nieces and nephews. She was very easy going, loved pets, and
people never left her home without tea or something to eat. She often
called Dykeland her home with her extended family there and loved going
on the bus trips.  Surviving are nieces, Eva (Walter) Lake, Windsor;
Arlene (Edgar) Macumber, Bramber; many great-nieces and nephews. She
was predeceased by sisters, Etta and Margaret Lake; brother, Benjamin
and one brother in infancy. Visitation 7-9 p.m.  today with funeral
service 2 p.m. Saturday, August 9, both in J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home,
Hwy. 215, Summerville, Hants Co., Paul Potter officiating. Interment
in Bramber Cemetery, Bramber, Hants Co. Donations in memory may be made
to the Dykeland Lodge Bus Fund or Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements
entrusted to J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Hwy. 215, Summerville, Hants
Co., NS BON 2KO (902-633-2431).