Cohlin Lee Drake, 66, of Lanesboro, MA passed away September 26, 2022 at Mt. Greylock Extended Care Facility.
Born in Pittsfield on April 5, 1956 to Edward and Lorraine Shaw Drake, he was educated in Pittsfield Schools.
Mr. Drake married the former Frances M. Lanphear on June 3, 2008.
He was the owner and operator of The Shoe Medic on North Street in Pittsfield. He loved making old shoes new.
He enjoyed singing and playing his guitar.
Mr. Drake is survived by his wife Frances M. Lontz-Drake of Lanesboro. Daughter, Sara Phillips and husband Michael of Pittsfield. Two grandchildren. Siblings, Pamela Caropreso and husband Michael of Becket, Edward Drake and wife June of Pittsfield, Corrine Banker and husband William of Pittsfield and Lisa Drake and John of Pittsfield. Sister-in-laws, Deborah Wigglesworth of Pittsfield and Sandra Guzman and husband Luis of Laredo, TX. As well as several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be announced by family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Lanesboro Volunteer Fire Department in care of Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield, MA 01201.