Obituary of Patricia A. Lake

Patricia A. Mahar Lake, 86, of Syracuse after a long illness went home to be with the Lord December 2, 2015. Patricia left this world peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born on July 17, 1929 to the late Jeremiah and Genevieve Mahar. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth A., sisters, Barbara Hanley, Elizabeth Rioux, brother, Thomas Mahar. Survivors: daughters, Barbara and Maureen; sons, Kevin (Deborah) and Michael; grandsons, Matthew (Jennifer), Gregory (LaShonda) and Justin; great granddaughters, Madilynn, Mariah, and Adriana who brought her much joy. Sister, Geraldine Doherty, brother, James Mahar and sister in law Mary "Peggy" Lake and many nieces and nephews. Services: Private services were held at St. Charles Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Charles Food Pantry, 4461 Onondaga Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13219 or St. Brigid & St. Joseph Food Pantry, 318 Herkimer St., Syracuse, NY 13204.