FARMINGTON – Iva D. Lake, “Dad’s little chickadee”, flew off on Monday, June 13, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on Feb. 6, 1924 in Blaine, the daughter of Gordon E. And Helen B. (Piper) Thomas.
She attended elementary school in Aroostook and then in 1939, her family moved to Benton where she attended Lawrence High School in Fairfield. On February 14, 1942, Iva married Harold Lake in Farmington. She worked all through her life starting when she was a child in Aroostook picking potatoes and ending with 10 years at Norwalk Shoe and then for 17 years at G.H. Bass, retiring in 1986. Iva was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Farmington and the Henderson Memorial Baptist Church. Throughout her life, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, canning, knitting and family gathering.
She is survived by; two sons, Vincent Lake and Arnold Lake; three daughters, Shirley Beane and husband Ken, Linda Dwinal and husband Jim, Cindy Bartlett and husband Ron; seventeen grandchildren, Jackie, Vinnie, Barbra, Janette, Sharon, Tom, Judy, Kelly, Dickie, Tammy, Tim, Karen, Angela, Hal, Erin, Shanae and Shane; twenty nine great grandchildren; nineteen great great grandchildren; her sister, Goldie Small of Seminole, FL; her brother in-law and sister in-law, Lloyd and George Ann Lake.
She was predeceased by; her husband of 66 years, Harold; her sisters, Glenna Compton, Evelyn Thomas, Eldora Durrell, Edna Collins; her brothers, Fred Thomas and Bernard Thomas; and her daughter in-law, Betty Lake.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Bonnie Fitch and the hospice team from Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice.
Donations in Iva’s memory may be made to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240 or to the Bean’s Corner Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Sally Clemens, 17 Chesterville Rd., Jay, ME 04239.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 10am at the Fairview Cemetery in Farmington, with Rev. Stan Wheeler officiating.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938.
This is the most wonderful Grandmother anyone could ask for. She was always there for us. Sure am gonna miss you Nana. Love you so very much. Xoxoxoxoxo
RIP Aunt Iva , you was a wonderful lady .Sending my condolences to your family at this differcult time. Give a hug to my mom for me
I’m her great grand son and she was the most wonderful woman in this entire world every time i went down to see her she would always give me some type on snack to take to my gramps house. i have so much to write about for this great lady but it’s to hard right now i love you great gram
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I worked for Iva at Bass, a nice lady. Rest in Peace.
my sincere condolences to her family..
Sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you all…..such a nice lady …..lots of great memories of the whole family…..especially your Mom and Edna, ElDora and all you kids.
Condolences to Iva’s family.
I am so sorry to hear of Iva’s passing. She was a lovely lady. My sincere condolences and prayers go out to the family.
So sorry Shirley and Linda. Keeping you in prayer and my thoughts at this time.
Linda, Shirley, and family members- so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a very
important part of all of your lives and I know she will be missed.
Sending thoughts and prayers to the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Sharron
My prayers are with all of Iva’s family at this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss.
Arnold,
It’s been a long time but both Sharon, myself and our girls want to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family! We hope you are ok and we all miss our friend. Be well!
Mark, Sharon, April & Autumn
A real nice lady. I always enjoyed the time I spent with Iva and Harold at New England Furniture.
Sending our love & prayers to Linda & Jim Dwinal and the rest of the family!
May the Lord bless you & keep you in His Peace!
My condolences to Iva’s family.
You will be greatly missed Iva!
When Iva would come in for salon services, she let me know how good she felt after and always how much she appreciated me. It was always my pleasure to serve such an amazing lady. She touched my heart💚💚
R.I.P. mom. We will never forget you or the special things that you did for all of us. We are all at lost without you. We know that you are with Dad and the family. Please say hi to everyone and we will try to be strong. You are a very special mom and we will remember you to the end. Thank you for all of the wonderful things that you taught us. You taught us many things and also taught your grandchildren. One thing that I will always remember is that we should enjoy the day and the moment. We all love you and our hearts hurt so much. Until we meet again. Love, Your children
Mom, You are our sunshine!
To Goldie and her family, our sympathy on the loss of Iva. Sorry we didn’t get to see you when you came . We are thinking of you all.
Harold and Connie