RAYNHAM – Dorothy G. (Medas) Lakin, wife of Lloyd T. Lakin of Raynham, died at Morton Hospital on Sept. 1, 2013.
She was 83.
Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Rose (DeMoura) Medas.
Raised and educated in Taunton, and a 1948 graduate of Taunton High School, she was a lifetime resident of the area.
A homemaker for most of her adult life, Mrs. Lakin was employed by the Norwell Lamp Company for several years.
She was a communicant of the former Our Lady of Lourdes Church and former member the church’s Holy Rosary Sodality.
She also attended Holy Family Church.
An avid doll collector, she enjoyed gardening and outdoor hobbies including bird watching.
In addition to her husband, she leaves a son, Scott F. Jacobs of Raynham; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also the mother of the late Gary J. Jacobs, and the sister of the late Albert and Robert Medas.
Funeral Services will be held at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Friday, Sept. 6th at 12 noon.
Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
The family will be receiving visitors between the hours of 11 a.m. and 12 noon, prior to the commencement of services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5 Manley St. West Bridgewater, MA 02379.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.
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