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Inez R. Lake 86, a long-time resident, was united with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 22, 2012. Inez is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Walter O. Lake, her children: Mary Brink, Shirley Lake, Barbara (Joseph) Cicchelli, Rev. Robert (Eileen) Lake and her daughter-in-law, Cynthia Lake. Also surviving are her brothers: Frank (Betty), Bert (Betty), Max, Merlin and Carl (CJ) Christian; her sister Frances Bleiler, 19 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Born on Oct. 26, 1925 in Altoona, FL, she was one of 12 children born to Charley and Maude (Hardenstein) Christian. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her first husband, Albert Chapman, a son Donald, 4 sisters, a brother, her son-in-law, Thomas Brink, a granddaughter and 2 great granddaughters. Inez was a graduate of New Albany, PA High School, class of 1943 and a life-long member of the First Baptist Church of Newark Valley. She was a talented seamstress and an employee of the former Mary Lou's Dress Factory in Owego for many years. She was also a member of the Newark Valley and Berkshire Sr. Citizens; enjoyed traveling, gardening and ceramics, a hobby she also taught. Her family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 24, at the First Baptist Church of Newark Valley, from 10:45 until 11:45 am. A funeral service will follow there at 12 noon with Pastor Michael Spiegel officiating. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. For those wishing, kindly consider directing memorials to the Memorial Fund of her church, PO Box 457 Newark Valley, NY 13811. The Cooley Family of MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley is assisting with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared in her guest book at macphersonfh.com
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Spouses:
Albert Augustus Chapman (1914 - 1945)
Walter Oliver Lake (1925 - ____)
Children:
Donald C. Lake (1948 - 2010)*
Shirley A Lake (1949 - 2014)*
*Calculated relationship
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October 26, 1925
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Altoona, Florida, United States
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August 26, 1948
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1949 |
October 19, 1949
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2012 |
July 22, 2012
Age 86
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Elderwood Nursing Facility, Waverly, Tioga, New York, United States
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Vestal Hills Memorial Park, Vestal, Broome, New York, United States
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