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Matthew Blake Obituary
1966-2014
Matthew A. Blake, son of Shirley A. and Thomas L. Blake, of Windsor, was born in Augusta on March 23, 1966, and moved on to the next world on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014 at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta.
Matt graduated from Windsor Elementary School and was a 1984 graduate of Gardiner Area High School. That was the year his life changed, after suffering his first aortic aneurysm dissection. Since that time he underwent eight open heart surgeries with many resultant complications. During those years he also spent many years working for Uplift Inc. in homes in Gardiner and Augusta, something he held very dear.
He was preceded by his dads, Thomas Blake, Russell Lambourne and Brooks Turner; his brothers, Larry Blake and Mark Lambourne; aunts; and several grandparents.
He leaves behind his mother, Shirley A. Turner, of Jefferson; his children, Derek Blake, and family, Amanda Ware, Ashton, Hayden, Taylor and Kendal; Heather Blake and AnnaMarie Geneseo, all of Augusta or Sidney; brothers Christopher Blake, daughters Isabelle and Sophie, all of St. Louis, Mo.; and Michael Lambourne and children Camren and Kristi, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and special sister-in-law and family Stephanie and Kirk Von Rosenberg, Tom and Chelsey Blake and Emily Blake, all of Georgia. His family, especially his grandchildren, meant the world to Matt.
Their will be no visiting hours at this time as most of those he considered friends visited with him in the hospital in his final days. There will be a memorial service and celebration of his life in the spring.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Blake
Patricia Emery Rn
May 6, 2024
Shirley it´s nurses day and we were talking about Matt so I googled his name
I will never forget the miracle of his recovery and am so grateful he had a life to live no matter how difficult
I will remember you always as well
January 26, 2014
Shirley, You are in my thoughts,Matt was a great person and loved his family very much .
Janice and Phil Woodworth
Nancy Martin
January 22, 2014
Shirley, so sorry for your loss. Matt was blessed to have you standing by him through thick and thin. May God bless you.
Tracy Emerson
January 21, 2014
I have known Matt for 30+ years. Although I had not seen him in a while recently we had the opportunity to talk and catch up. I remember thinking how much I admired his love for his family and how grateful he said he was to have been able to be here. We should all take a page from his book. RIP Matt
Dawn Murphy
January 18, 2014
I'm a friend of Matt. I lost touch with him over years. I can say he would do anything for anyone. He was proud of his children. He always told me how appreciate his mom of her love and support. Rest in peace Matt, you're no longer suffering. You will be miss by many. My prayers go out to Matt's family and friends. May the memories you made with Matt help you thru hardest days ahead.
Linda Cloutier
January 17, 2014
You will be missed by so many.
January 17, 2014
Shirley, I am so sorry for your loss, Matt was a great man. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Gail & Joe Mayo
Laurie Casey-Poor
January 17, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss, I graduated from Windsor school with Matthew my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Renee Fouriner-Cousins
January 14, 2014
I was deeply sadden to hear of the loss of Matt, he was a wonderful person and I'm grateful our paths crossed. I pray that you will find peace soon. May God Bless you.
Lynette Eastman
January 13, 2014
Shirly and Family, So sorry to learn of the loss of your son Matthew. I am glad I had the chance to take care of Derek when Matt had to go to Texas for one of his heart operations. You are such a special family and we would like to send out prayers for all. Love Lynette & George Eastman
Christopher Blair
January 13, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear you loss.
Lori McCarty Leclerc
January 12, 2014
Shirley & Family, So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts & Prayers are with you.
Shannenn Turcotte
January 11, 2014
I am so sad by the loss of Matt who was a great friend and a great person. So many memories I will hold dear to me and remember him by. Thinking of his family in this time of loss. Im so sorrh Derek and Heather.
Jennifer Lea
January 11, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss! What a sweet man he was!!!
January 11, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 11, 2014
my thoughts and prayers go to you and your family Matt was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Donna Martin
January 11, 2014
So sorry for your loss Shirley. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robin
January 11, 2014
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Matt was an incredible person that touched the lives of so many and you couldn't help but love him for the person he was. Matt will be missed and never forgotten!
The Hartfords
Tammie Breton
January 11, 2014
Shirley, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Matt was a great person. We are a;; blessed to have know him.
Dennis & Sue (Seigars) Strout
January 11, 2014
Shirley, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. You have been a family friend for many years and we are so sorry you suffering yet another loss.
January 11, 2014
Dear Shirley,
you are in our hearts,and much love goes your way ,from all of your turner family.
donna and bobby
January 11, 2014
Always a gentle soul. Rest in peace.
~a friend~
Martha Marshall
January 11, 2014
I remember Matt when I worked with him at Uplift.He was so caring and understanding.There were days when he was not feeling well but never complained.He had such a great personality.Im so sorry to hear of his passing.Now he is at peace.My prayers and thoughts are with the family that Matt left behind.
January 11, 2014
Grandpa Matt will be missed dearly by all who knew him. He is now an angel in heaven watching over his family.
Love, Ashton, Missi and Jeff
Kathy & Marietta Morin
January 11, 2014
Shirley & families, We are so sorry to read of your loss, your son, father, brother went thru a great trial and was a better person for it, Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in rest O Lord Amen
January 11, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26)—
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