An aerial view Tuesday afternoon of Lake Anasagunticook in Canton and Hartford and the surrounding area. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

An aerial view Tuesday afternoon of Lake Anasagunticook and its well-known lighthouse in Canton. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Mary kayaks around her island Tuesday afternoon. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Mary Seaman kayaks around her island Tuesday afternoon. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Mary Seaman paddles her kayak Oct. 4 around the island she bought recently on Lake Anasagunticook in Canton. The camp and lighthouse were completed in 1938 by Charles Ray. A new top was put onto the lighthouse in 1973. He called it “Ray’s Light” and, according to historians, the island is known as Rocky Mecca, in honor of the Rocymeka Indians, who once inhabited the area. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

This aerial view was taken Tuesday afternoon of the Lake Anasagunticook lighthouse in Canton, facing northwest. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Mary Seaman relaxes Tuesday afternoon while looking out over calm Lake Anasagunticook. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Mary Seaman climbs a lighthouse Oct. 4 on the island she bought recently on Lake Anasagunticook in Canton. The camp and lighthouse were completed in 1938 by Charles Ray. A new top was put onto the lighthouse in 1973. He called it “Ray’s Light” and, according to historians, the island is known as Rocky Mecca, in honor of the Rocymeka Indians, who once inhabited the area. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Mary Seaman opens the door to the lighthouse to climb to the top. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Mary Seaman looks out from the top of the lighthouse. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Mary Seaman looks out onto Anasagunticook Lake Tuesday afternoon from the top of her lighthouse. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

The kitchen and living area of the cabin can be seen in this view. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

This view shows the sleeping area and fireplace inside the cabin. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Loon stuffies nap on one of the beds in the cabin. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

The kitchen area inside the cabin. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

A photo of Charles Ray’s wife is still prominently displayed in the cabin. Ray built the cabin and lighthouse in 1937. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

A hand-drawn image of the island adorns an old refrigerator inside the cabin. The cabin and lighthouse were built by Charles Ray in 1937. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal