Donald Lake, Jr. "Donnie", 56

Donald Lake Jr., "Donnie" 56, died unexpectedly on February 24, 2026 after a long illness alone in his car during the blizzard.  Husband of Kimberly A. (Young) Lake of Wareham.

Donald lived a life in service to his beloved town of Wareham and held many jobs in our community. He began his career as a summer/seasonal police officer, walking the beat in Onset and on Main Street in Wareham Village. He also worked at the Wareham Police Department as a maintenance worker, doing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and helping to maintain the fleet. He also worked at the Wareham Town Hall and Multi Service Center as a custodian and then as a general laborer for Wareham Municipal Maintenance Dept., otherwise known as the  Town Barn.  He as one of those self-sacrificing laborers moving snow until everyone could get out.

Donnie was an avid hunter and spent many hours in the woods waiting for the perfect buck. He was also an avid sports fan and loved all of the Boston teams as well as the Brockton Rocks. Donnie was the type of man who would do anything for his coworkers and friends, even at the expense of his own health.

Donald is survived by his son Jason Lake and daughter Nirvana Lake both of Wareham.  He is also survived by a brother, James Lake and his niece Pauline Lake and many loving relatives and friends.

Donnie was predeceased by his infant daughter Katelynn Leah, his parents Donald and Alice (Hathaway) Lake, his sister Brenda Lake and his twin sister, Caroline Lake.  Donations for Donnie can be made directly to the Wareham Village Funeral Home to help defray the funeral costs.  Please visit the funeral home Payment Center please put Donald's name in the notes.  Your gift is greatly appreciated.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Donald will be laid to rest with his daughter Katelyn in Centre Cemetery Wareham.  To leave a message of condolence please visit www.warehamvillagefuneralhome.com