Crescence Dickerman Lyke, 93, of North Haven died December 10, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Lyke. She leaves three daughters, Joan P. Lyke (Al Acampora) of North Haven, Mary Ellen Alberino (Michael) of East Haven and Crescence Specht of Palm Bay, FL, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister Elinore Taylor and brothers, Clifford and Burton Dickerman. Mrs. Lyke was born in New Haven February 19, 1921 daughter of the late Clifford and Claire Dickerman. She worked for many years at Southern CT State University as an administrative assistant. She enjoyed a full life and was loved by all.

Funeral services will be held at Grace and St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Hamden Friday morning at 11:00. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hawley Lincoln Memorial, 493 Whitney Ave., New Haven Thursday (today) from 4-7 pm. Gifts in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To sign the online guestbook please visit hawleylincolnmemorial.com.