Gilda Lake (11 May 1924 - 19 May 2015)

I was so sorry to hear of Gilda's passing. I have fond memories of spending time with her and Louise when I was a child. I had 2 lovely holidays with them on the Isle of 'Wight and remember seeing her play in the orchestra.

Donation on behalf of Jenny and family

This money is a further donation from Croydon Symphony Orchestra in memory of a beloved member of many years.

with thanks

Hilary Martin (Hon Sec)

Even though I wasn't able to spend much time with Gilda I still have lovely memories from the times I got to enjoy her company. These memories make me feel like I knew her for a long time...
Rest in peace

Rosemarie Lister nee Roccia, who is currently very ill living in France, was sad to hear of Gilda's death. She wishes to be remembered as a most fond cousin and says..."Gilda was like a Mother to me as Tom was a Father. They treated me as such and her loss is like losing a Mother. Thank you for your love and care whilst I was young and growing. Yours affectionately, with many fond memories. Rosemarie"

Donation on behalf of Silvia and David Springs

Donation on behalf of June and Peter Henry

This was kindly donated by my (colin) Taekwondo Master, Master Cho and his wife Suja Cho who met Gilda several times and also stayed in New Jersey in 2007 with my brother Tim and family.
Kind thanks from all the lake family

Gilda, Thank you for being You and for the joy of knowing You xxx

It was with great sadness that we at the Croydon Symphony Orchestra learnt of Gilda's passing, please accept our sincere condolences. She was a tremendously popular member of the orchestra and though I didn't know her well personally, several members have said to me how warm and friendly Gilda had been to them; Astrid in the violins recalled how welcoming Gilda had been when Astrid came to her first rehearsal. And it was lovely to see Gilda at so many concerts in those years after she stopped playing. She was devoted to, and had great enthusiasm for, the orchestra and music making, and she will be greatly missed.
All best wishes, Paul Rowlands (chairman)

I was so lucky to have you as my Aunt; the memories of you will never fade, your smile will shine brightly in my heart.
All my love Teresa xxx

Mum......
It will be the little things
that I remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter, the music.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.