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John Blake Obituary

Of Hudson, MA, September 28, 2007, age 64. Survived by his wife Anne M. (Bachalis) Blake of Hudson, his children Jessica Blake of Hudson, Jennifer Williams and husband Peter of Hudson, John Blake, Jr. of Medford, James M. Blake and wife Lisa of West Roxbury, his sister; Gayle O'Callaghan and husband John of Burlington, MA and 4 grandchildren; Alexandra, Sydney, Connor and Kyle. Brother of the late Robert C. Blake. Born in Somerville, son of the late Burton and Catherine (Meehan) Blake. Former mechanic at Peter Fuller Cadillac and owner operator of Blake's Automotive and Plantasia Limousine in Hudson. He served in the U.S. Army. His Funeral will be held Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007 from the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc., (www.tighehamilton.com), 50 Central St. (on Rte. 62, exit 26 off 495), HUDSON, MA with a Funeral Mass at 9 AM in Saint Michael's Church, 21 Manning St., Hudson MA. Calling hours will be from 4-8 PM Tuesday, Oct. 2 at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Saint Michael's, Cemetery, Hudson. Donations in Mr. Blake's memory may be made to: American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 1, 2007.

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David Weliver

October 2, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. John was a special friend and Anne you are a special lady. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you or the girls.

Kim Levine

October 2, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. John was an old friend of my fathers and a good man. My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

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