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Catherine Lake Obituary

LAKE, CATHERINE B. (WIKE), 94, formerly of 2220 Warwick Ave, died Saturday, August 23, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Home. She was the wife of the late Franklin H. Lake for 64 years and a daughter of the late Harold B. and Angela A. (McCusker) Wike.

She was a member of the Meadowbrook Terrace Assoc. Mrs. Lake was the beloved mother of Barbara A. Peterson and her husband Richard of Holderness, NH and Warwick, grandmother of Karen Flint and her husband John of Narragansett, David Peterson and his wife Rachael of Medway, MA and the great-grandmother of four. She was the sister of the late John W. Wike and Angela M. Hooper.

Her funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 AM in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Ave. Burial will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park. Visitation Tuesday 10-11 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Elizabeth Home, One St. Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, RI 02818 will be appreciated.

Information and guestbook visit TheQuinnFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 24, 2008.

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Lynn Kissinger

August 27, 2008

Barbara, I will truely miss working on your Mom .She was always so Upbeat and fun. I used to tease her and say I hope to be just like her and have as much fun as she did .We should all live as well and age so gracefully. Take comfort in knowing how much she loved you,Pete ,Karen, David and her great grandkids.My deepest condolences, Sincerely, Lynn Kissinger

Edna Micheletti

August 25, 2008

Barbara:

I only met your mom two or three times, but her gentleness impressed me. You are lucky to have had her in your life for so many years. Be comforted by happy thoughts as you grieve. My deepest sympathy to you, Pete, and your family.

marg

August 24, 2008

I really liked your Mom. I tried to take the best of care of her you and Karen. I will think of her often.
Marg

Terri DiCecco

August 24, 2008

My deepest condolences to the family. I will surley miss her. She will be missed by all at WEST Shore Terrace. I know I will miss her alot . Rest in peace Catherine. GOD Bless.

DONNA WILSON-RICE

August 24, 2008

Dear Barbara,
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was such a lovely lady.
I remember the talks we shared at Stop and Shop. Also, the family get togethers. I wish I could be there for you. God bless.

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