After a long life filled with joy and love, Claudette Lake passed away on the evening of Friday, March 1, 2019. She was safe in the arms of her husband Gene, with her daughter Stephanie and her son Scott at her side.
A fairy-tale love story began in Iserlohn, Germany on July 1, 1960 where Claudette was visiting her sister and Gene was serving in the Canadian Army. She was a fashionable young Québécoise, he was a Cavalry Officer from Newfoundland. It was love at first sight.
Claudette and Gene were married in Fredericton, New Brunswick on August 21, 1964. With Stephanie and Scott in tow, they enjoyed the nomadic life of an army family. No matter where in the world the house happened to be, Claudette made it their home.
In 1992, Claudette and Gene settled on Ten Mile Point in Victoria BC. Over the years since then, Claudette welcomed five loving grandchildren. To them, she was “Mamama” or “Coco”. Her love and kindness animated every family dinner, special trip or evening walk.
In addition to her grandchildren, Claudette will be remembered forever by Gene, Stephanie and Richard, and Scott and Jessica. The entire family is grateful for the care Claudette received from the caregivers who came to her home and to the staff at Victoria General Hospital.
A service will be held at L’église St. Jean Baptiste in Victoria at noon on Saturday, March 9.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Gordon Cormack
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Georgina Brannan Claudette was such a kind and lovely lady and I remember when she & Gene had lovely garden parties as well as the Canadian Scottish Dancers!
Shall always remember her support when my husband died and she and Gene helped me with the Funeral with Gene who was the Speaker!
May they Rest in Peace together!
Love, Ena
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Kristina Stanley Dear Scott and Family,
Although I know Scott best, I’ve met Claudette, Gene and Scott’s lovely wife and children. The obvious love in the family is wonderful to see. My sincere condolences in this difficult time. Kristina
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J. R. Digger uMacDougall Gene, Scott, Stephanie, Richard and Jessica.
Nancy and I were saddened to learn from the Armoured Net that Claudette had passed away. It was many years ago that we had met and how quickly those years have passed. We are grateful for the time we did share together and wanted you, the family, to know we were remembering earlier and better times. We wish you comfort and peace as you face the future without Claudette. May God grant her soul eternal rest.
Digger
My dear Gene,
I know we have not been in contact for years, but we loved Clo and it was a very disappointing to google Gene Lake and find her obituary. Gene we have thought of you and Clo several times over the years and always were thinking of a way to get together.
If you get this message can you please give me a call at+14038744164.
You were the best couple we have known and I would love to just say hello. All our love.
Gord Cormack. 403- 874-4164