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Clifford Blake Obituary

Blake III, Clifford A. Departed from this earth on Saturday, October 28, 2017 after having graced it with his presence for 64 years and 6 months. He was a beloved husband to Anne for 35 years; a devoted father to his eternally adoring children - Clifford IV, Alexander, Peter, Daniel and Claire; and a most loving grandfather to Deanna, Riley, Camden, Clyde and Hannah. His overwhelming kindness, unparalleled selflessness, vast generosity, and satirically witty sense of humor will be sorely missed by all of those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Although his body has died, his spirit continues to live within those who survive him and who loved him so very much. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, 4 PM at Holy Assumption Catholic Church, 7109 W. Orchard St., West Allis, WI 53214. In lieu of flowers, please give a memorial donation at the church to the St. Vincent de Paul's Society, which was a favorite of Cliff's.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Nov. 1, 2017.

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Anne O'Connor

July 25, 2023

We miss you more than I can bear. Please take good care of our dearest Clyde. He needs us more now than ever. Give him a hug from me. And hugs to you, as well. All my prayers --- Anne

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

Ralph St Pierre CHS 1972

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December 4, 2017

You were such a great softball fan! What will we do without you! Be our Guardian Angel, will ya?







The Team

Fr. R.

November 18, 2017

You have Assurance of Salvation, Clifford, promised by Our Lady, as you were enrolled in the Scapular Confraternity and wearing your Scapular at the moment of your death. Peace be with you and Anne.

Fr. R.

November 14, 2017

When we traveled out west, Cliff was a great companion. He was funny and truly dependable; honest and kind; and he never forgot to write home to his mother and grandmother. The world is a better place because you were here, Cliff! Now go in Christ. - Jim

KC

November 10, 2017

Mr. Blake was a wonderful, fun "Dad" to all of us on the team. Claire and her brothers sure were lucky to know him for so many years. What a great example to all of us. You will long be remembered, Mr. Blake!

Jay Gross

November 1, 2017

I was a classmate and good friend of Cliff's at Cheverus High School in Portland, Maine. We had great times in high school, both in school and outside of it...unfortunately, we lost touch after our time at Cheverus.

My condolences to his family.

S D

November 1, 2017

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.(1Thessalonians 4:14)

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