Obituary of Beatrice R. Drake

Beatrice R. Drake, born July 5, 1930  and died October 14, 2024.  She was the daughter of Beatrice (Parsons) and Thomas Mc Mahon and step mother Marie Edwards McMahon.  Bea graduated Haverling High School in 1949.  She married James S. Drake III on May 12, 1951.  They celebrated 60 years of life together.

Bea was predeceased by her husband; her brothers, Thomas and Robert Mc Mahon; step-brother, David Little; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Paradise and Barb Drake; grandsons, Joshua Drake and Christopher Soles; great grandson, Austin Drake and daughter-in-law, Kristin Drake.

She is survived by her sons; James (Beth) of Fort Meyers, FL, Thomas (Dawn) of Savona, NY, John (Lynn) of Savona, NY and Charles (Robin) of Swanses, MA; daughters, Ann (Keith) Morse of Savona, NY, Debbie Fero of Elmira, NY and Karen (Albert) Sutryk of Savona, NY, 21 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Bea worked at Steuben Bowl for her brother Tom, for many years.

In her retirement, Bea and Jim spent their time camping in Texas and later in Florida for several years.  They met and made many friends from all parts of the country during those years.

Bea loved her family, friends and loyal caretakers.  She also loved her dogs, Pumpkin and Natalie.  She enjoyed camping, crocheting, playing games and doing jigsaw puzzles.

Family and friends are invited to Fagan's Funeral Home in Bath for the visitation, on Friday, October 18, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Church in Bath on Saturday, October 19th at 11:00 am with Father James Jaeger as celebrant.  Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery, Bath.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bea Drake's name may be made to Care First, 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post, NY 14870.