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Mildred M. "Mickey" Dake passed away at her home unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 24. Born February 16, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY, she was educated in Brooklyn and Cohoes NY before moving to Gloversville with her family as a young adult. She was the daughter of the late George and Prudence Dalpe O'Donnell. Mildred enjoyed a number of career experiences, including the former Decca Records, Peter's Toy Co./Adirondack Bat and Cayadutta Leather. She was a bartender at the former Eagles Club where she was also a member. For the past ten years, "Mickey," as she was best known, worked at Wal-Mart as an associate in the ladies' department.

Mickey was a devoted member of the VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries and a member of the Gloversville Moose Club for many years. An avid reader and gardener, she also enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and fishing. Along with family and friends, Mickey spent many enjoyable outings in the Gilboa and Adirondack area while regularly fishing the Jessup River. One of her great pleasures was entertaining at home where family and friends "wined and dined" regularly. Her love and generosity will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her children, Barbara "Punkie" Rocca (Joseph A.) of Perth, Kenneth D. Swarts (Marleine) of Gloversville, James E. Dake (Patricia) of Cloquet, Minnesota, Stephen J. Swarts (Clara) of Gloversville, Nancy Spring (Lawrence) of Pattersonville, Gail Nicollella of Schenectady and Michael Dake (Jean) of Bleecker. Mickey is also survived by her companion of many years, Lee Lander of Gloversville; a brother, Raymond O'Donnell of Albany; three sisters, Gladys O'Donnell of Berlin, NY, Patricia O'Donnell and Margaret of St. Jerome, Quebec, Canada. Additional survivors are twenty-four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Susan Leo in 2008; several brothers and sisters also predeceased her.

Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday at the Kobuskie-Konik Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St., with Reverend Donald Czelusniak officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 3-8 p.m. Burial will be in Ferndale Cemetery.

Please visit the family online guestbook at www.brbsfuneral.com