Thelma Carter Drake a lifelong Needham resident died on Sunday October 2, 2005 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham. She was 87 years old. A graduate of Needham High School Class of 1935, Mrs. Drake was an active member of the Christ Episcopal Church. Mrs. Drake was a former teacher at the Christ Episcopal Church Nursery School. She was a member and Chaplain of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Drake was also active with the Steeple Exchange at the Christ Episcopal Church. Thelma was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Drake, and loving mother of David E. of Needham, Roger A. of Harwich and Deborah D. Sheehan of Wakefield. Sister of Barbara Baldwin of Queensbury, NY , Marilyn Patchett of Hague, NY and the late Roland Carter. Grandmother of Thomas A., Allison J., Steven W., Christina R. Drake and Christopher E., Tyler D., and Ryan G. Sheehan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at the Christ Episcopal Church, 1132 Highland Avenue Needham on Wednesday October 5th at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue Needham on Tuesday from 5-8 PM. Interment at Needham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in in Thelma’s name may be made to the Christ Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 1132 Highland Avenue Needham Ma 02494.