Anne M. Lake - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Anne at the age of 81, on Monday, April 1, 2024 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre. She was born in Amherst and raised in Advocate Harbour.
After graduating from Normal College, Anne taught in the Halifax area. In 1964, she married and devoted 60 years as a loving wife, mother, and charismatic friend. She followed her husband in moving many times for his career in banking and with the Province of Nova Scotia. Her home was a centre for gatherings of family and friends. Anne was a warm and welcoming hostess with fresh baking and a hot cup of tea for all who visited. She was known for her sweetness, kindness and friendliness. Wherever she lived, she was active in her community as a leader to children and youth groups, the Canadian Cancer Society, Berwick United Church Camp, and her much loved United Church Women.
Anne leaves to mourn her husband, David W. Lake; daughters, Kimberly Lake (Jaczar) Amherst and Krista Lake Settle (Paul) Truro; sister, Charlotte Yorston, New Glasgow; brother, Rob Fillmore, Vancouver, British Columbia; granddaughter, Chanel Da Silva (Drake), Windsor, Ontario; as well as treasured nieces and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Albert L. Fillmore and mother, Vera V. (Billet) Fillmore; and brother-in-law, Gary Yorston.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to Parkland Estates, Truro, and their staff and also to St. Andrew’s United Church.
A Memorial service will be held 2 pm on Monday, April 15, 2024 at St. Andrew’s United Church, Reverend Shannon MacLean officiating. (Livestream will be available at: https://youtube.com/live/yueuoupZ4sY?feature=share) A reception will follow and interment will be held in Advocate Harbour at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Andrew’s United Church, Canadian Cancer Society, or Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia are welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Tributes, words of comfort and memories may be shared at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com