New Bedford – Ernest G. Lake, 83, of New Bedford died Thursday, January 27, 2005 at home, after a long illness. He was the former husband of Doris (Costa) Bouchard and the late Elaine (Dowty) Dowd.
Mr. Lake was born in New Bedford, a son of the late Elmer E. and Sarah A. (Jennings) Lake, and resided in the area for most of his life. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a truck driver for various construction companies in the area.
He is survived by a son: William Lake of Middleboro, MA; 3 daughters: Doreen Leonard of Stuart, FL, Sandra Libby of Port St. Lucy, FL and Elaine Booker of New Bedford; a brother: Raymond B. Lake of Dartmouth; 9 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was brother of the late Rachel Wilson.
Funeral service to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Monday, January 31, 2005 at Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Rd., Westport at 11:00 A.M.
Calling hours Sunday 5 – 8 P.M.
Interment will be private.