Nicholas C. Drake

Nicholas C. Drake of Edgartown died unexpectedly Saturday, June 24, at the Martha's Vineyard Community Hospital. He was 22.

Nicholas was the beloved son of Jody Drake of Edgartown. He is survived by his maternal grandmother, Winifred Drake of Edgartown and his half-sisters, Caitlin Crossland and Jennifer Lehman, both of Edgartown. His father, Richard Lehman, predeceased him in July 2004.

A graveside service is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July 15, in the Gay Head Cemetery. Details will follow in a future edition, with a full obituary.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Vineyard House, P.O. Box 4599, or to Martha's Vineyard Community Services, Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, both in Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home in Oak Bluffs. Visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information.