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John Blake Obituary
He was a maintenance mechanic working for American Optical and later for Frito Lay, retiring in 1987. Following retirement, he worked over 15 years for Rawson Manufacturing. He was a Veteran of WWII serving with the US Marine Corps, a member of the Cornerstone Lodge AF & AM, Thompson Hill Fire Department, the American Legion and VFW. He enjoyed working around his home and his yard and could fix anything.
He leaves his wife Marilyn of sixty years; a son, Dr. Robert Blake and his wife Charlene of Guilford; two grandchildren: Bryan Blake of New York City, Elizabeth Blake of Guilford.
Funeral Services will be Monday at 11:00 AM at the Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam. Calling hour from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Burial will in East Thompson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Cornerstone Lodge, 64 Chase Road, Thompson, CT 06277 or the Thompson Hill Fire Department, 70 Chase Road, Thompson, CT 06277. To share a memory with his family, "Light a Candle" at
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Wanda and Andy Kacavich
August 10, 2008
John Blake was the kind of neighbor everyone would love to have. He was there for you if you ever needed a friend or favor. He and Marilyn welcomed us into the neighborhood 21 years ago by throwing us a neighborhood cookout, introducing us to all our new neighbors. How’s that for a welcome wagon? He will be greatly missed. We loved him like family.
Jean Deary
August 10, 2008
I knew Red for many years. He was a decent, kind man who will be missed by many. My sympathies to your family.
Chris Breault
August 9, 2008
I knew Red from the years we worked at Rawson's together. He was a good man, a hard worker and enjoyed a good joke. He will be missed.
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