Journal Inquirer; Vernon CT; 2003-2-14

LAKE     Maureen E. Lake, 70, of Chaffee Road, Stafford Springs, passed
away Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at home in the loving embrace of her husband,
John, and daughter, Roseanne.

She was born in London, England, the daughter of the late Edward and
Edith (Jones) Griffin. Maureen retired after 20 years of service as a
data entry employee for the state Department of Motor Vehicles. She was
a member of St. Edward Parish. Maureen is survived by her loving husband
of 48 years, John J. Lake of Stafford Springs; a son and daughter-in-law,
Edward and Bonnie Lake of Tolland; two daughters and a son-in-law, Bonnie
Lake and Jeffrey Potter of New Berry Port, Mass., and Roseanne Dobson
of Stafford Springs; seven grandchildren; two brothers, George Griffin
and Terry Griffin, both of Kent, England; and many nieces and nephews
who loved her very much. For years, she crafted beautiful quilts which
kept her family and friends warm inside and out. She loved flowers and
kept amazing flower gardens in the English style. She particularly loved
daisies, a sunny, happy flower much like her sunny, happy disposition. She
was a loving and generous person who was always present for others when
needed. We will all miss her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held
at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at St. Edward Church, High Street, Stafford
Springs. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. A calling hour
will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at Introvigne Funeral
Home, 51 E. Main St., Stafford Springs. Memorial donations may be made
to Alzheimer's Association, Northern Connecticut Chapter, 96 Oak St.,
Hartford, CT 06106.



Hartford Courant; Hartford CT; 2003-2-12

Lake, Maureen E.

Maureen E. Lake, 70, of Chaffee Road, Stafford Springs, passed on Tuesday
(February 11, 2003) at home in the loving embrace of her husband John
and daughter, Roseanne. She was born in London, England the daughter of
the late Terrance and Edith Griffin. Maureen was a retired data entry
employee for the State of CT Department of Motor Vehicles after 20 years
of service, and a member of St. Edward Parish. Maureen is survived by
her loving husband of 51 years of marriage, John J. Lake of Stafford
Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Bonnie Lake of Tolland;
two daughters and a son-in-law, Bonnie Lake and Jeffrey Potter of New
Berry Port, MA, Roseanne Dobson of Stafford Springs; seven grandchildren;
two brothers, George Griffin and Terry Griffin, both of Kent, England;
and many nieces and nephews who loved her very much. For years she
crafted beautiful quilts which kept her family and friends warm inside
and out. She loved flowers and kept amazing flower gardens in the English
style. She particularly loved daisies, a sunny, happy flower much like
her sunny, happy disposition. She was a loving and generous person
who was always present for others when needed. We will all miss her. A
calling hour will be held Thursday, February 13, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at
Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main Street, Stafford Springs
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. at St. Edward Church,
High Street, Stafford Springs. Burial will be at the convenience of the
family. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association,
Northern Connecticut Chapter, 96 Oak Street, Hartford, CT 06106.