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Robert Blake Obituary

BLAKE, Robert J. (Retired Fire Chief M.F.D.), of Milton, October 4. Beloved husband of Dorothy M. (Courtney). Devoted father of Maureen C. Brennan & her husband, John of Needham and Donna M. Daly & her husband, Lt. Jim Daly (M.F.D.) of Milton. Loving grandfather of Bob & Kevin Brennan and Jim & Jennifer Daly. Brother of Barbara Swart of Canton and the late Mary Tacey & James Blake. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Thurs. morning at 10:30. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Wed. 4 to 8 PM. Former State Legislative Representative for the MA Firefighters Assn. Late member of MA Fire Chief's Assn., the Milton Post #114, A.L., the Pocasset Golf Club and the Milton Merchants Athletic Assn. WW II Navy Veteran. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Milton Firefighters Relief Assn, 515 Canton Ave., Milton, 02186. alfreddthomas.com Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 7, 2008.

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Mike Casey

October 10, 2008

Mr. Blake,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice-first for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and secondly for the citizens of Milton when you served with the MFD. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Jim Gunning

October 8, 2008

Dottie and all the Blakes,

So sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. I very much enjoyed being included in the many gatherings over the years, with the Gunnings', Blakes, Mannings, MacVarishs' and the rest of the "Milton Crew"!! There were always great stories, funny jokes and great spirit among a group of old pals and friends, that I don't think can ever be duplicated.I'm very proud to be associated with such a first class guy as Bob Blake!
I plan on raising a glass or 2 to Bob's Honor and memory.Keep all the good times and memories close to your hearts!

Deepest Sympathies,

Jim & Trudy Gunning

MIKE MULLANE

October 8, 2008

GREAT GUY

Claire Finn

October 7, 2008

To the Blake family-
Please know we are thinking of you in the difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hap Donoghue's family

Tricia (Gordon) Heenan

October 7, 2008

To the Blake family, I will always have fond memories of my dad, Arthur Gordon and your father. They never lost there friendship over the years, no matter what the situations.Your Dad was one of the greatest support to my Dad. What a friendship. God Bless

paul tegan

October 7, 2008

Dear Dotty,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our prayers are with you and the girls.
Sincerely, Paul and Connie Tegan

Christine Panora

October 7, 2008

Dear Blake Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your Dad. He was a great father and I am sure also a great grandfather.

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