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Harold Drake Obituary

DRAKE, HAROLD D. Harold D. Drake, 92, of Wethersfield, formerly of Woodland Drive, Northford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the CT Hospice, Branford. He was the husband of the late Margaret T. McDermott Drake. Harold was born in East Millinocket, Maine on January 12, 1921; son of the late David and Dora Cameron Drake; had served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during WW II; a member of the Iron Workers Union Local #424, he had worked for McDermott Steel and Berlin Steel. Harold was an avid golfer and reader, member of the Wethersfield Senior Center and a member of the Hope Christian Church. Father of Marsha (Donald) Mellon, Frank (Kathleen) Drake, Paul (Diane) Drake and the late David Drake. Brother of Kenneth (Sally) Drake, Margie (Millard) Wardwell, Geraldine (Russell) Archer, Sharon (Leon) Bailangbon, Rodney (Noreen) Drake and the late Elaine, Audbur and Flora Drake. Also survived by three grandchildren and a step-grandson. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Wednesday morning at 10:00 in Northford Cemetery, Foote Hill Rd., Northford. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. The North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.northhavenfuneral.com

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Published by The New Haven Register from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2013.

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November 26, 2013

We all are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. We had some great times with your family. He is a special man who loved his family, Lord and friends. We think of him often.

With Deepest sympathy

David and Sandra (Gustin) Kaiser,
Reta Gustin, Dennis Gustin, Diane (Gustin) Jarett, Ambra (Gustin) Pettibone, Walter Kaiser, Ruth (Kaiser) Simmons and Mark Kaiser

Sal Candelora

November 26, 2013

Sorry to hear of the passing of a fine man and brother in Christ. I will always remember Harold to be a man that valued the importance of prayer, and loved the prayer room. He was fairly mild spoken, but firm when he believed in something. A sharp dressed even in his late years. Paul, Diane and family, I send my condolences.

Carter Townsend

November 26, 2013

I remember him well as a young child growing up in GT. He ushered with my dad many times, Mom and Dad had him over for many a sunday dinners. He was a great man, very humble. He will be missed.

Stan and Carol cowan

November 25, 2013

Sorry to hear about your dad. He was a wonderful Christian man.
Stan and Carol Cowan Wallingford

Marion Parise

November 25, 2013

Paul and Diane and family, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts are with your family.
Marion and David Parise

Dave & Mary Clabaugh

November 25, 2013

Harold was one of the finest men we ever had the pleasure of knowing. We am so sorry for the families loss. I know he is lighting up heaven with his smile.

November 24, 2013

Sorry to hear of your loss, Paul and Diane.......Hard esp at holiday time. Lorraine Bliss

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