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Mary-Ellen was born in Hartford, Connecticut on Dec. 6, 1935, to Leonard Dugmore and Florence Anderson; her brother, Richard Dugmore, preceded her in passing.
Mary-Ellen is survived by her husband of 52 years, Chuck Martin of Clearlake Oaks, California; daughter, Kimberly Rapin and her husband, Phil of Redding, California; son, Stephen Reilley and his wife, Joy of Payette, Idaho; daughter, Cristene Fairbanks and her husband, David of Jacksonville, Oregon; stepson, Richard Martin and his wife, Nancy of Joshua Tree, California; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren scattered from Germany to Florida and clear to the West Coast.
Mary-Ellen and Chuck moved to Clearlake Oaks in 1992 after Chuck retired from his career with the Department of Defense.
After building their dream home in the Clearlake Oaks Keys they spent 32 years of an active retirement.
They traveled by motor home and travel trailers, fished for bass from their boat docked by their back door, and really enjoyed the fruits of their combined labor down in Southern California.
Chuck is a classic car aficionado and has built multiple award-winning cars; the epitome of his effort was his 1967 Mustang convertible which has won several best of show awards in the 25 plus years it was entered into competition.
Mary-Ellen and Chuck traveled extensively on the show circuit and shared many memorable experiences with some really enjoyable friends and characters with the same interests.
Mary-Ellen will be dearly missed but will be long remembered for her smile and warm loving personality.
The family is planning a gathering at a date to be determined.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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1930 - 2023
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Bob leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years, Christine, and his niece, Michelle (Steve) Gallant along with many other family members and friends.
Memorial service will be held on Monday, August 21, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lake County Bible Fellowship Church on Forbes Street in Lakeport.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Gloria Ann Walker
1956 - 2023
LAKEPORT, Calif. — Gloria Ann Walker passed away on July 20, 2023, in Lakeport, California, at 67, after a two-year courageous battle with lung cancer.
She was born on June 8, 1956, to Erhardt and Ann Kreisel in Richmond, California.
She was raised in Rodeo, California, and attended Catholic School until the eighth grade. She moved on to John Swett High School, where she set many records in track, and while on summer vacations in Lake County, she won many swimming competitions at Konocti Harbor Inn.
She then moved with her family to Kelseyville, California, and graduated from Natural High School in Lakeport, California.
She attended the Ukiah School of Cosmetology and became a beautician. She had many occupations throughout her lifetime; she worked for the U.S. Forest Service, cook, caretaker, bartender, United States Postal Service and a parts delivery driver.
Gloria loved to cook for her family, especially for the holidays; she was a phenomenal seamstress and loved to garden.
Gloria was very outgoing, could make friends anywhere she went, and had a huge heart, and would help in any way she could.
Gloria is survived by her three children, whom she loved very much, Richard (Karen) Knight, Brian (Natalie) Knight and Brittani (Jesse Merritt) Walker; her grandchildren, Jaden Knight, Kaylob Knight, Ashlynne Knight and Kodi Merritt; great-grandchild, Nolan Knight; and sister, Joyce Burns. She spent 37 years married to the love of her life, Bryan Walker. Gloria had many other nieces, nephews and friends.
Gloria wished to spend eternity in the ocean, so her children will spread her ashes and say their final goodbyes at a later date.
Goodbye is not forever. Goodbye is not the end. It simply means I'll miss you until we meet again.
