Norwich, Connecticut
John R. Blake, 83, of Chase Road, Thompson, died Friday morning at the Matulaitis Nursing Home after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn L. Morris Blake. They were married June 5, 1948.He was a maintenance mechanic working for American Optical and later for Frito Lay, retiring...
Read MoreJohn 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.
Wanda and Andy Kacavich
August 10, 2008 | Thompson, CT
I knew Red for many years. He was a decent, kind man who will be missed by many. My sympathies to your family.
Jean Deary
August 10, 2008 | Thompson, CT
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.
Chris Breault
August 09, 2008 | Brooklyn, CT
