Florence A. Blake

BLAKE, Florence A. (Higgins) Age 94, of Milton, formerly of Blackstone, Aug. 3. Beloved wife of the late Raymond M. Blake (ret. Sgt. Maj. U.S. Army), a former Director of Visitor Services at the Science Museum, Boston. Florence dedicated her life to her family, as a wife, as a mother raising six children, as a grandmother, and as a sister. Devoted mother of Eileen F. of Tenino, WA, Raymond M. Jr. of Weymouth, John T. of Milton, William K. and Elizabeth A., both of Medford and Roberta L. Blake of Branford, CT. Mother-in-law of Ann M. Blake, Janice Blake, Maggie Van Rossum & Cydney Slotoroff. Loving grandmother of Dr. Cara A. Blake, Brian T. Blake, Lauren Blake Amezquita, Gillian M. Blake and Lian C. Blake & their spouses, Maureen Smith and Alex Amezquita. Great grandmother of Evelyn Amezquita. Sister of the late Mary, James, George, William, Edward, Katherine, Raymond & Eugene Higgins & aunt of many nieces & nephews. Leaves behind her beloved cat, Lucy. Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Hills Church, Milton, Saturday morning at 11am. Visiting hour at the Alfred D Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave, MILTON, 9:30 to 10:30 AM prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Partners Hospice, 281 Winter St, Suite 200, Waltham 02451. As an option to a donation, consider volunteering your time in her memory. www.alfredthomas.com Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200