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Hazel Blake Obituary
BLAKE, Hazel
November 16, 1929 - August 31, 2024
It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of our mom (Hazel, a.k.a Dolly) who peacefully passed away on August 31, 2024.
We have lost our biggest supporter and provider of our family and especially us kids during our good and bad times (we all have our stories). We have also lost the glue which held our family together.
Born and raised in Edson, Alberta, along with 3 sisters and one brother, Mom's family eventually moved to Kamloops, BC.
Once there, Mom completed the only available secretarial program, while playing every sport she could, and secured employment with the provincial government.
It was while working in this capacity that she met our dad, Norman Blake who was also employed by the provincial government. After a series of dates which included softball, dancing, movies and roller skating and Dad grudgingly participating, they married on April 12, 1950.
Soon after marriage, Dad's job took us throughout the province with 3 boys and one girl all being born in separate towns. Despite the difficulties which come with raising a family, Mom and Dad provided the best upbringing ever and we thank you.
Mom and Dad retired to Victoria in 1985 with Mom lawn bowling and playing cards with the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling club. Unfortunately, Dad passed away on November 2, 2018 and thankfully we got the time to enjoy Mom until now.
Mom leaves behind her children, Gary (Meta), Donna (Stanley), Jerry (Nancy d.2014), Daryl (Linda), 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
November 16, 1929 - August 31, 2024
It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of our mom (Hazel, a.k.a Dolly) who peacefully passed away on August 31, 2024.
We have lost our biggest supporter and provider of our family and especially us kids during our good and bad times (we all have our stories). We have also lost the glue which held our family together.
Born and raised in Edson, Alberta, along with 3 sisters and one brother, Mom's family eventually moved to Kamloops, BC.
Once there, Mom completed the only available secretarial program, while playing every sport she could, and secured employment with the provincial government.
It was while working in this capacity that she met our dad, Norman Blake who was also employed by the provincial government. After a series of dates which included softball, dancing, movies and roller skating and Dad grudgingly participating, they married on April 12, 1950.
Soon after marriage, Dad's job took us throughout the province with 3 boys and one girl all being born in separate towns. Despite the difficulties which come with raising a family, Mom and Dad provided the best upbringing ever and we thank you.
Mom and Dad retired to Victoria in 1985 with Mom lawn bowling and playing cards with the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling club. Unfortunately, Dad passed away on November 2, 2018 and thankfully we got the time to enjoy Mom until now.
Mom leaves behind her children, Gary (Meta), Donna (Stanley), Jerry (Nancy d.2014), Daryl (Linda), 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Published by Victoria Times Colonist from Sep. 7 to Sep. 9, 2024.
Memories and Condolences
for Hazel Blake
3 Entries
Dr David MacNaughton
September 14, 2024
I'm sorry for your loss. It has been a privilege to know Hazel who had such a strength of character and to know the family she left behind.
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Cynthia Albers
September 8, 2024
Daryl, Linda and Jerry,
So sorry to read of Hazels passing. I enjoyed having Hazel in my salon chair. You´re to be commended for the love, support and care you provided for your Mum in her final years. I know she appreciate all you did for her. Send love and blessings your way.
Cynthia Albers
Lynne Bowles
September 8, 2024
Sorry to read of your mom's passing Gary. You will always have good memories of her and your dad. Such a great long life!
Lynne Bowles
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