Issac Abiodun Ake

Isaac Abiodun Ake, 52, of Hampton, died Saturday, June 1, 2002 at Exeter Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Ohia, Nigeria on December 25, 1950, the son of James and Comfort (Iwezuoa) Ake. He came to the United States in 1969 as an exchange student and was a 1971 graduate of Exeter High School. He had been an environmental chemist for over ten years with the City of Newburyport, MA. He was an active member of Bethel Assembly of God in Portsmouth and served as a deacon and a Senior Commander of the Royal Ranger Outpost of the Church. He enjoyed gardening. Family members include his wife of 22 years, Ruth (Izirein) Ake; two sons, Ohi Ake and Emmanuel Ake, both of Hampton; a daughter, Doni Ake of Hampton; four brothers, Benson Ake, Franklin Ake, Augustine Ake and Stephen Ake, all of Nigeria; a sister, Dorcas Ake of Nigeria; and many nephews, nieces and cousins. Calling hours will be at Bethel Assembly of God, 200 Chase Drive, Portsmouth on Saturday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 AM with the funeral to follow at 11:00 in the Church. Burial will be in Maple Lane Cemetery, Stratham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethel Assembly of God. Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Manchester and Bedford is in charge of arrangements. To view an on-line memorial, get directions, or send a condolence, go to www.phaneuf.net