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CAROLINE AMORY HUNNEWELL BLAKE

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Wellesley

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Wellesley, Massachusetts

CAROLINE BLAKE Obituary

BLAKE, Caroline Amory Hunnewell Is survived by four children: Caroline H.B Whitney of Cambridge, MA, Francis Blake and Sandi of Big Timber, MT, Ruth F.B. Munson of Stratford, CT, John W. Blake and Jennifer of Dover, MA, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is a graduate of the The Winsor School and Radcliffe College. On September 26, 1936, she married Francis Blake of Weston, who died on August 24, 1982. They lived in Weston until 1949, then moved to Dover. Between 1958-1978, they lived in Geneva and London before returning home to Dover. She was a nurse's aide in World War II, a long time volunteer at the Arnold Arboretum and Massachusetts General Hospital. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 1 at 2:30 pm at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 18 Springdale Ave., Dover Massachusetts. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in her memory, to the Isabella Welles Hunnewell Internship Program at the Arnold Arboretum, 128 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. For online guestbook: gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 11 to Nov. 26, 2017.

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Tracy Jaques

December 1, 2017

I am saddened to learn of Caroline's passing. Jennifer and John, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

November 24, 2017

Jennifer and Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother in law. May she rest in peace.

Mary Spatola McCourt

November 22, 2017

May God provide all with the comfort, strength, and peace needed so much during this difficult time - He knows and He cares -

Essie C IN

Kim Hunnewell

November 15, 2017

You are all in our thoughts and prayers!! Aunt Caroline was an amazing woman and role model, her entire life. We hope that your memories might comfort you, and bring you joy as you remember her. All our love, KIM & Willard

November 12, 2017

Please except my condolences. May God grant you through prayer peace and comfort during this stressful time. Matt.21:22.

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