Mercedes J. Lake Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mercedes J. Lake (Fortune, Newfoundland), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 1, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Patrick Lake; her daughters, Sandra Lake and Lucy Hanrahan; her parents, Celeste Barnes and William Barnes; her sisters, Mary Strang and Ericka Handrigan; and her parents-in-law, Elizabeth and Thomas Lake.
She is survived by: her children, Thomas Lake (Beatrice) of Lawn, Carolann Slaney (George) of St. Lawrence, Michael Lake (Elva) of St. Lawrence, Elizabeth Edwards (Neil) of Lawn, Juanita Mitchell (Sheldon) of St. Lawrence, Eric Lake (Paula) of St. Lawrence, Jacqueline Loder (Cyril) of Fort McMurray, Dana Rutledge (Robert) and Marsha Lake (Tony) of St. Lawrence; and her grandchildren, Scott, Patrick, Jeremey, Kelie, Michael, Maria of Melanie, NJ, Nicole, Courtney, Sheldon, Ericka, Sandra, Danielle, Melissa, Emily, Monique, Derrick, Tiffany, Robin, Samantha and Jade.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mercedes's memory may be made to The Lake Family.
