In Memory Of
Laura A. Drake
1948
2023
Laura A. Drake
October 10, 1948 — January 9, 2023
Laura A. Drake, (nee Bataitis) (age 74 died on January 9, 2023), at The Francis House. She joyously looked forward to Christ's peace and gift of eternal life with her family and friends who have died before her.
Although born and raised in Syracuse's west end, she spent most of her life in Liverpool, Cicero and Baldwinsville. Laura was a cum laude graduate of Le Moyne College with a B.S. in Business Administration, a minor in Religious Studies and a distinguished member of the Alpha Lambda Sigma honor society. She worked as a Customer Service Manager for American Granby, Inc., and earlier in her career as an Office Manager/Customer Service Manager for Fox Agency, Inc. and Cable Technology Associates, Inc. She was a parishioner of St. Augustine's Church for over 30 years where she served as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Pastoral Visitor, Liturgy Committee, Social Action Committee, Sacristan, Faith Sharing Group Facilitator Trainer and Mentor to less-privileged youth at (St. Margaret's Parish). Laurie also trained EM's, Lectors and Altar Servers to serve her parish community and worked with them for special liturgies throughout the year. While a resident of O'Brien Road Apts, Laurie served as a pastoral visitor and offered Bingo, movie night and Wednesday luncheons and parties for the residents. She also volunteered at the Spiritual Renewal Center for several years in the library. Laurie served with the United States Coast Auxiliary Flotilla, Bridgeport, NY and enjoyed her work as an instructor of boating safety classes and providing weekend patrols saving lives and property. Her final job was as a care provider for the elderly and patient advocate for Seniors Helping Seniors.
Her parents, Charles and Genevieve Bataitis died in 1990 and 1994 respective. She is also predeceased by 3 of her sisters, Eileen Laure (James)(2000) and Barbara Liberty (Roger) (1984) and Kathleen Dukat (Stanley)(2016) as well as her brother Charles (Sally)(1972).
She is survived by 1 sister and 1 sister-in-law who she always referred to as her sister, Mary Sheila Purcer (Dennis) of Cathedral City, CA and Sally (Ray) Eick of Memphis and several nieces, great nieces and great nephews and a great-great niece and great-great nephew. She leaves behind the loving Wallace family whose love and care for her was immense.
Contributions may be made to The Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave, Syracuse NY 13208, an organization that supports our community expecting nothing in return. Flowers die, Donations sustain the mission of the not for Profits. Thank you for your Kindness. Also, the MS Resources of CNY, PO Box 237, East Syracuse, NY 13057, or to St. Augustine's Church.
Laurie loved life, and despite much adversity, rose above the odds to succeed at all she set out to do. Any failures she encountered were met with opportunities to grow spiritually. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for Laura's family please visit the guestbook below.
Although born and raised in Syracuse's west end, she spent most of her life in Liverpool, Cicero and Baldwinsville. Laura was a cum laude graduate of Le Moyne College with a B.S. in Business Administration, a minor in Religious Studies and a distinguished member of the Alpha Lambda Sigma honor society. She worked as a Customer Service Manager for American Granby, Inc., and earlier in her career as an Office Manager/Customer Service Manager for Fox Agency, Inc. and Cable Technology Associates, Inc. She was a parishioner of St. Augustine's Church for over 30 years where she served as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Pastoral Visitor, Liturgy Committee, Social Action Committee, Sacristan, Faith Sharing Group Facilitator Trainer and Mentor to less-privileged youth at (St. Margaret's Parish). Laurie also trained EM's, Lectors and Altar Servers to serve her parish community and worked with them for special liturgies throughout the year. While a resident of O'Brien Road Apts, Laurie served as a pastoral visitor and offered Bingo, movie night and Wednesday luncheons and parties for the residents. She also volunteered at the Spiritual Renewal Center for several years in the library. Laurie served with the United States Coast Auxiliary Flotilla, Bridgeport, NY and enjoyed her work as an instructor of boating safety classes and providing weekend patrols saving lives and property. Her final job was as a care provider for the elderly and patient advocate for Seniors Helping Seniors.
Her parents, Charles and Genevieve Bataitis died in 1990 and 1994 respective. She is also predeceased by 3 of her sisters, Eileen Laure (James)(2000) and Barbara Liberty (Roger) (1984) and Kathleen Dukat (Stanley)(2016) as well as her brother Charles (Sally)(1972).
She is survived by 1 sister and 1 sister-in-law who she always referred to as her sister, Mary Sheila Purcer (Dennis) of Cathedral City, CA and Sally (Ray) Eick of Memphis and several nieces, great nieces and great nephews and a great-great niece and great-great nephew. She leaves behind the loving Wallace family whose love and care for her was immense.
Contributions may be made to The Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave, Syracuse NY 13208, an organization that supports our community expecting nothing in return. Flowers die, Donations sustain the mission of the not for Profits. Thank you for your Kindness. Also, the MS Resources of CNY, PO Box 237, East Syracuse, NY 13057, or to St. Augustine's Church.
Laurie loved life, and despite much adversity, rose above the odds to succeed at all she set out to do. Any failures she encountered were met with opportunities to grow spiritually. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for Laura's family please visit the guestbook below.
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