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PJ Fischer
September 13, 2007
When I think of Bob, I see his smile, a gentle guy who always took the time to say "hello, how are you, what's going on with you?" And he really cared and listened. He was fun to talk to, to get to know. It's been about 7 years since I last saw him, and yes, he was smiling that day too. Now, he'll be smiling forever, and in all my thoughts of him from this day forward. You will be missed, Bob.
Krystal Vasquez
September 12, 2007
Papa,
You were always very caring and sweet to my sisters and I, you treated us as if we were your very own grandchildren. Holidays are not the same without you there. We love you and we will miss you. RIP Grandpa
Uncle Bob visiting brother Bill Blake in 2005 - proudly displaying Bill's painting of his beloved friend
Holli (Blake) Beachum (niece)
September 12, 2007
I will be remembering Uncle Bob with love and fond memories today. What I remember most about Uncle Bob is his passion for life, family, and his beloved animals. I will miss him. I attached a photo of Uncle Bob proudly holding Bill Blake's painting of the beloved "Pyscho." I just know that Uncle Bob is smiling down on us and laughing with his dogs and cats!
Perry Blake
September 12, 2007
Uncle Bob,
Although I may not have known you as well as others posting to this site, I do miss you and pray you’re in a better place.
I will continue to cherish the memories I do have of us together: attending a Red Sox versus Twins game in the 1960’s, feeding cattle and hogs with you during your visit to Nebraska in the 1970’s, and the family gatherings we enjoyed together in New England in the last decade.
Your smile and contagious laugh when telling stories about your children as well as your siblings is what I’ll miss most. May the souls of our ancestors welcome you to your new home. Love you now and always.
sue boucher
September 12, 2007
bob was a great guy, we loved having come to our home in new hampshire, he was married to my aunt babara. we so enjoyed seeing him at the family functions even after they divorced. he was truly my uncle. he will be missed.
michael bausemer
September 11, 2007
to my uncle bobby, i remember the fun times in your back yard in weymouth, the cookouts, the sleep overs you were more than an uncle you were a friend. And frienship is not something i give out lightly, you were trusted and held any confidence i gave you and trusted me with yours. We laughed together we cried together now i cry alone for my friend is gone.
Jean Blake
September 11, 2007
Bob, my brother-in-law,
Always welcomed me with a smile giving me a feeling of belonging to the family.
We both shared love for animals and this mutual interest made us closer. I remember walking his dog, Psycho, and when he came to visit us in Georgia, he liked Bunny, my cat, welcoming her to sleep in his lap. The last time I saw Bob when we visited him in 2006, although he was having health problems and speaking was difficult, he looked at me and said “where’s Bunny.”
Goodby, Bob, we will all miss you, including Bunny.
Bill Blake
September 11, 2007
My Kid Brother — BOB
Bob and I shared side-by-side twin beds for the first sixteen years of his life.
We were typical brothers always wrestling, griping, sharing and teaming up whenever the occasion demanded.
We joined St Mary’s Church and Bob was active in many Church functions but especially sports. There is no doubt that Bob was the “Athlete” of our family. When we would study cloud formations he would only see footballs, baseballs and hockey sticks.
We had a cat named “Tootsie”....she was really owned by Bob...the rest of the Family was only allowed occasional attention from this cat....his first love.
When I went in the Air Force he had Tootsie all to himself and the only letter he sent in the four years I was gone was about Tootsie. Bob loved all animals and owned several (or they owned him) but perhaps his greatest pet was a skinny mongrel dog named “Psycho” Psycho was his long time companion and I hope they are together again.
I saw very little of Bob from 1952 thru 2004 since we were more than a thousand miles apart - But we bonded again as Brothers in 2005 and 2006 with the help of My Sister Pat and Glenn, Bob’s oldest and caring son. Glenn even sent him down to visit me in Georgia. He really treasured that trip and was extremely pleased with and proud of Glenn for doing it.
I don’t know for sure how deep Bob’s acceptance of Christ was, but he had a great deal of love in his heart and Christ told us that Love of God and Love for each other were the greatest Commandments....be it consciously or not, he shared his love with us. I feel certain that he now dwells in a better place.
Brother Billy
Pat Blake
September 11, 2007
As my brother, I have loved Bob all of my life and I know that he loved me. I have many sweet memories of him - as a child he was my protector and as an adult he was there for me during some difficult times in my life. It has been especially heartwarming to hear from so many people of the way that they saw Bob and what they admired about him.
One of his friends just told me a couple of weeks ago that "He was such a kind and gentle person. Always a Gentleman.
Thanks to all who wrote such loving thoughts.
Bob's sister, Pat
Jacqueline Vasquez
September 10, 2007
Dear grandpa,
I miss you so much and I wish you were alive again so we can celebrate our birthdays together and I also cried when I heard about your death. Love Jackie
nichole vasquez
September 10, 2007
grandpapa has been a good granfather to me my whole life. he was always there for us and loved us with all his heart may he rest in peace
Pamela Blake
September 10, 2007
Time may heal the broken heart, Time may make the wound less sore, but time can never stop the love, I have for you.
Your Daughter Pam
Barbara Blake
September 10, 2007
You were a good stepfather to my children & a great grandfather to their children. May you rest in peace.
Glenn Blake
September 10, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Shannon Vasquez
September 10, 2007
Bob has been a part of my life since he married my mom in 1986. He became my step-father, but was more like a dad through the years. Even after his and my mom's divorce he remained a part of my childrens lives and mine. Watching them grow and being a Grandpa to them and a dad to me. He was their Grandpa, Papa. That's what they called him. We all loved him very much and will miss him greatly.
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