Obituary of Claude Drake
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Claude Drake Jr. 76 of Cortland passed away December 26, 2013 in Cortland Regional Medical Center.
Claude was born January 30, 1937 in Franklin, New Jersey the son of the late Claude and Pearl South Drake Sr.
Claude had a passion for life and enjoyed having fun.
Claude is survived by his children Claude Drake III of Groton, Danny (Cheryl) Drake of Titusville, Fl., Tina (Ron Skinner) of McGraw. His sisters Pearl Schoonover and Eleanor (Elva) DeMott of McGraw,
Jane Van Dyke of Newton, NJ, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Claude was predeceased by his wife Connie, son Dennis, brothers Jesse South, Joe Drake, and sister Susan Castimore
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Wright-Beard Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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