Raymond B. Lake, 89

Jul 19, 2020

Raymond B. Lake, 89, of Dartmouth passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 13, 2020. He was the husband of Louise E. (Viera) Lake; they had been married for 65 years.

Born in Dartmouth, the son of the late Elmer and Sarah (Jennings) Lake, he was raised in Westport and lived in Dartmouth for the past 65 years.

Mr. Lake was formerly employed as a maintenance supervisor for the Hoyt Corporation in Westport for 40 years until his retirement.

During the Korean War, he served as a Ranger with the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army.

He was a member and past Commander of the Dartmouth Post 9059 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a former member of the Whaling City Golf Course. An avid bowler, he was a member of several bowling leagues in this area.

He is survived by his wife, Louise; three sons, Raymond A. Lake, Robert A. Lake and his wife Robin, and Scott A. Lake; seven grandchildren, Nicholas Lake, Ryan Lake, Kayla Lake, Todd Lake and his wife Meredith, Sarah Lake, Olivia Lake, and Zachary Lake; and nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late Rachel Wilson and Ernest Lake.

For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.