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1952
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2022
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Ernest Blake Obituary
Andover, NH — Ernest S. Blake, Jr., 70, of Main Street, died on August 17, 2022.
He was born in New London, NH on May 5, 1952 the son of the late Ernest S. Blake,Sr. and H. Viola (Doyle) Blake.
He was a lifelong resident of Andover and graduated from New London High School in 1970 and from the NH Manpower Training Center for Automechanics in 1972. Ernie had been employed by Sturm Ruger for 20 years and for the last 20 years had worked for Pike Industries.
He served in the US Army and was discharged in 1978 earning the National Defense Medal, the Expeditionary Medal and the Sharp Shooter Badge. Ernie collected Corvettes, enjoyed car racing and working on his computer. He made many friends wherever he went and enjoyed visiting at the Barn Store in Salisbury, NH and Blackwater Restaurant in Andover, NH. He wasn't a pet owner but loved animals.
He is predeceased by his parents, a brother, Donald, a sister, Margaret Jewell, a brother-in-law, David Romanoff and a nephew, Kevin Romanoff. He is survived by a sister, Marion Romanoff of New London, NH and nieces and nephews, Robin, Russell, Lance, Brenda and Tammy.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. in Old Main Street Cemetery, New London. All are welcome to attend.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pope Memorial SPCA, 94 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301.
To sign an online guestbook please visit www.chadwickfuneralservice.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Blake
vincent (buddy ) mcdow
August 13, 2025
i miss the big guy very much
vincent mcdow
April 29, 2025
i think of him ever day
vincent mcdow
August 13, 2024
loved him like a brother he ran my business when i was on the road he made more money then i did most weeks
Alice Windsor
September 13, 2022
My deepest sympathy for your family. Ernie and I worked together at Ruger. He was a special, kind man.
Christine Melkonian
August 23, 2022
I miss seeing Ernie's smiling face, hearing his voice and seeing what t-shirt he had on for the day. He was such a great man, so giving and kind. His heart was as big as he was. He lit up a room like he lit up the quarry CB radio, always with something hilarious in the way only the Big E could do. He could flip a bad mood into a good mood in a word. Thank you Ernie for your gifts and kindness. You will always be missed and loved. Hasta La Vista friend.
Vincent buddy mcdow
August 19, 2022
He was a trusting friend we had many good times over the 50 years I have know him I will miss him
Jackie Cloutier
August 19, 2022
In loving memory to a wonderful person. I will greatly miss you, our stories, & laughter always. I know you wouldn’t want me, family, & friends to be sad, that was you always watching over those who meant so much to you. Thanks to memories we will always hold you near, and dear to us.. May you Rest In Peace my dearest friend..
Pat and Geoff Hodges
August 19, 2022
Ernie was a real individual. Big hearted and beyond generous, super with all kids and dogs. His cheerful upbeat manner made you feel better the minute he entered the room. He was always a dependable ,loyal friend who went the extra mile for you. He was a part of my extended family from way back when. Stopping in every Thanksgiving for a piece of my mothers Pecan pie. He was around for many of the milestone memories made within my large family, never far from any of us. My first thought when I heard he had passed was...OMG we didn't even get to say goodbye, but then I had a comforting thought, which was this. In all the many years we knew Ernie when it was time for him to leave he never said a word , he just slipped away quietly and he never
ever said ....goodbye.
Our condolences go out to his whole family , Ernie will be missed always,
With love,
Pat and Geoff Hodges
Robin Overlock
August 19, 2022
Ernie was a good friend and he was so good to his sisters rest in peace
Scott & Sandy Goodwin
August 19, 2022
Ernie was like a brother and best friend ever. Also a great uncle to Tammy & Dennie. He will be missed
John & Tammy& Gavin
August 19, 2022
Ernie was always considered like an uncle to us. He always lit up a room when he entered he will surely be missed.
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