Phyllis Lakeman Obituary Phyllis Edna Lakeman January 31, 1926 - March 8, 2015 Franklin - Phyllis Edna Lakeman, 89, went to be with the Lord March 8, 2015. Mrs. Lakeman was a native of Thomaston, ME and was a former resident of Virginia Beach, who resided in Franklin in recent years. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward William Lakeman; her parents, Pearly and Ruby Hall; a sister, Nathalie Sprague; and a brother, Bob Hall. She was retired from retail sales and was a former teacher in a one room school house after World War II. Grandma Phyllis was a true believer, loved the Lord and was active in her Rock Church Life Group. She always had a song in her heart and loved to sing. She whole-heartedly sang in church choirs and Sweet Adeline s Chorus groups for over sixty years. Left to cherish her memory is a daughter, Patricia Jean Dillon (David) of Franklin, VA; two sons, Daniel Robert Lakeman (Faye) of Portland, ME and Edward Ahern Lakeman (Donna) of Virginia Beach, VA; two brothers, Jim Hall of Rockport, ME and Wayne Hall of Williamstown, NJ; six grandchildren, Aaron, Tyler, and Skip Lakeman, Tate Ballance, and Ben and Daniel Dillon; thirteen great-grandchildren, Matthew and Andrea Lakeman, Rebecca, Amber, Russell, Emily, and Abbey Ballance, and Jack, D. J., Benny, Dallas, Stone and Stella Dillon. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Rock Church of Franklin, 130 Lakeview Road in Franklin followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Franklin Rock Church School. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2998868 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/phyllis-lakeman-obituary?id=22321644 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/phyllis-e-lakeman-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Phyllis Edna Lakeman, born 31 January 1926 in Thomaston, ME, passed away on 8 March 2015 at the age of 89. She was a former teacher and retail worker, active in her church and choir. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward William Lakeman. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service for Phyllis Edna Lakeman was held on 12 March 2015 at Rock Church of Franklin, followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall. ### The Edited Obituary Phyllis Lakeman Obituary Phyllis Edna Lakeman 31 January 1926 - 8 March 2015 Franklin - Phyllis Edna Lakeman, 89, went to be with the Lord 8 March 2015. Mrs. Lakeman was a native of Thomaston, ME and was a former resident of Virginia Beach, who resided in Franklin in recent years. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward William Lakeman; her parents, Pearly and Ruby Hall; a sister, Nathalie Sprague; and a brother, Bob Hall. She was retired from retail sales and was a former teacher in a one-room schoolhouse after World War II. Grandma Phyllis was a true believer, loved the Lord, and was active in her Rock Church Life Group. She always had a song in her heart and loved to sing. She wholeheartedly sang in church choirs and Sweet Adelines Chorus groups for over sixty years. Left to cherish her memory is a daughter, Patricia Jean Dillon (David) of Franklin, VA; two sons, Daniel Robert Lakeman (Faye) of Portland, ME and Edward Ahern Lakeman (Donna) of Virginia Beach, VA; two brothers, Jim Hall of Rockport, ME and Wayne Hall of Williamstown, NJ; six grandchildren, Aaron, Tyler, and Skip Lakeman, Tate Ballance, and Ben and Daniel Dillon; thirteen great-grandchildren, Matthew and Andrea Lakeman, Rebecca, Amber, Russell, Emily, and Abbey Ballance, and Jack, D. J., Benny, Dallas, Stone, and Stella Dillon. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Thursday, 12 March 2015 at Rock Church of Franklin, 130 Lakeview Road in Franklin followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Franklin Rock Church School. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Phyllis Edna Lakeman | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 89 | | Birth | 31 January 1926; Thomaston, ME | | Death | 8 March 2015; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------| | Phyllis Edna Lakeman | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Edward William Lakeman | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Pearly Hall | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Ruby Hall | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Patricia Jean Dillon | Child | Franklin, VA | | Daniel Robert Lakeman | Child | Portland, ME | | Edward Ahern Lakeman | Child | Virginia Beach, VA | | Nathalie Sprague | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Bob Hall | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Jim Hall | Sibling | Rockport, ME | | Wayne Hall | Sibling | Williamstown, NJ | | Aaron Lakeman | Grandchild | Unknown | | Tyler Lakeman | Grandchild | Unknown | | Skip Lakeman | Grandchild | Unknown | | Tate Ballance | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ben Dillon | Grandchild | Unknown | | Daniel Dillon | Grandchild | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Phyllis Lakeman was a native of Thomaston, ME. 2. She was a former resident of Virginia Beach. 3. She was retired from retail sales. 4. She was a former teacher in a one-room schoolhouse after World War II. 5. She was active in her Rock Church Life Group. 6. She loved to sing and had a song in her heart. 7. She sang in church choirs and Sweet Adelines Chorus groups for over sixty years.