Richard "Dick" Colin Lake's Obituary
Richard “Dick” Colin Lake, 73, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at home. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Lewis and Bernadette (Pape) Lake. He retired in 2009 from East Allen Schools. Dick enjoyed riding his moped, fishing, shopping, electronics, and his grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, Lynnane (Kurt Overly) Lake and Richard (Rachael) Lake, Lewis Burridge and Denny Burridge; siblings, Gary Lake and Joyce Smith; and ten grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Jack Lake and Shirley Robison.
Funeral service is 3 p.m. Tuesday at Harper’s Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven with visitation two hours prior. Burial in IOOF Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials are to the family, c\o Lynnane Lake.
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