Graham Lake
28 April 1951 – 23 April 2022
Graham Lake
28 April 1951 – 23 April 2022
Serv. No. A84203, RNZAF Squadron Leader (Retired)
Passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on 23rd of April 2022 after a hard fought battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Much loved husband of Carol, Beloved Papa of Amanda, Rachel, Mike and Annemarie, and Gramps of Caleb, Jaime and Sydney. Fair winds and happy landings! A celebration of Graham's life will be held at The North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Friday 29th April at 2.30pm, followed by private cremation. To view the live stream please visit www.dils.co.nz/s/graham
In lieu of flowers, donations to Motor Neurone Disease NZ would be appreciated at https://in-loving-memory-mnd-nz.raisely.com/grahamlake
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Tributes
Our wingman has gone. Graham was a leader in the Aviation Sports Club and an inspiration to many, many gliding club members. His wit, sharp mind, and sense of humour endeared our hearts to him. He was wise, and to sit and learn of things gliding and of life was a privilege. Graham cherished family, and his beloved wife, Carol - our hearts hurt along with theirs for though he was not family, we loved him as mates, and a fellow pilot. Our wingman has gone, but he will never be forgotten. Navige in aeternum, amice.
Graham, we are pleased that your hard-fought MND battle is now over, and glad that you had time to say a proper goodbye to the family before choosing to leave on your new adventure. Thank you for giving me three lovely godchildren and for looking after my old school friend Carol for 50-odd years. Your work here is done. Go well. Suzanne & Kelvin, Wellington
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