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Terry Blake

1963 - 2017

Terry Blake obituary, 1963-2017, Allentown, PA

BORN

1963

DIED

2017

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Trexler Funeral Home, Inc.

1625 Highland Street

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Terry Blake Obituary

Terry Blake, 53, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Allentown on June 26, 1963, he is the son of Elizabethan (Kutz) Blake of Allentown and the late Thomas S. Blake. He is a 1981 graduate of Salisbury High School. Terry worked for many years at RR Donnelley and Sons, most recently as a Production Specialist. Over those years, he was devoted to his company and to the many friends he so loved and enjoyed there. Survivors: who love him and will sorely miss him include, mother, brothers Kim Blake and his wife Deborah of Slatington, Thomas S. Blake Jr and his wife Joanne of Center Valley, sister Robin, wife of Michael Smallen of Lehigh Township and his dearest of dear friends, Patricia Mast of Bath. Services: Memorial to celebrate Terry's life will be held 6:00 PM, Wed. July 5, Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 W. Highland St., Allentown. Calling begins at 5:00 PM. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, may be sent to The Sanctuary at Haafsville, PO Box 921,Fogelsville, PA 18051

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Published by Morning Call on Jun. 28, 2017.

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Linda Loch

June 22, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Pat Mast

June 22, 2023

Six years and I still find myself chuckling at a sentiment, situation, or meme you would appreciate. I often think of how we drove each other crazy at times but the friendship always endured. Miss you.

Pat Mast

June 22, 2022

Thinking of you...all the time!

Pat Mast

June 22, 2021

Miss you! About to go on an adventure that you'd be shaking your finger at me for!!

Pat

June 22, 2020

I can't count how often I still want to tell you things!!! Thanks for letting me know you're "around" now and then!

Jack Hillard

December 23, 2018

I am sorry to hear of this news of your passing so much later. The brief time I got to know you was terrific. I always enjoyed our talks about our love for our dogs. I hope Moki (and others) are with you. Rest easy in God's loving arms, Terry.

Pat Mast

June 25, 2018

Thinking of you, today and always....

Dave & Denise Ladd

August 15, 2017

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jeannine Tease

August 13, 2017

To the Blake Family, I just heard about Terry's passing. We shared much of life's journey together, both fun & hard.
My most heartfelt condolences.

Bruce Hanna

July 7, 2017

Kim and Debbie,

We were so sorry to hear about your brother. Just heard about it from a mutual friend. Our sympathies are with you and your family. Bruce and Linda Hanna

Shannon Getz

July 5, 2017

My deepest condolences to Terry's family. I worked with him at RRD for a few years. I lost touch with him since then but I know he will be missed by many. I do remember his humor, for sure. May he RIP.

Rachel Liming

June 30, 2017

Terry was a sweet, sweet man; always willing to lend a helping hand. My heart and prayers are with the Blake familty at this time.

Linda Winkelbauer

June 29, 2017

Even though my relationship with Terry was just work related I knew him for half my entire life. I always thought of him as a 'gentle giant", he was the kindest person I ever met and a genuine nice guy! I am going to miss him.

I always had to laugh to myself when I tried explaining things to him, I would ramble on and he would wave his hands and always tell me to 'get to the point" Linda. He would always be eager to assist whenever I needed help with anything.

The thing that I really appreciated most though was the times whenever I needed medical assistance for my problems he was always there to help me! I remember once he picked me up in his arms and carried me to a 'safe" place.

It is so sad, he was much too young and such a nice man to leave us this early!!

Carol Vince

June 29, 2017

I had the pleasure of working with Terry in Customer service for the book composition department at ComCom then RRD always there to help me when I needed it! The most painful goodbyes are the ones that are never said and never explained..RIP

June 29, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. May your hearts be filled with the wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together as you remember a life well loved. Take comfort in the words in Jeremiah 29:11,12

Carolyn Johnson

June 29, 2017

I'm very sorry for your loss. Terry and I started at ComCom at the same time. The news of his passing was shocking. I'm going to miss him.

Mike & Liz DeSantis

June 28, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you during this difficult time.

Leslie Pirl-Roth

June 28, 2017

I worked with Terry at ComCom many years ago and he's on my wedding video! Being the cool guy he always was! Loved him to pieces. So sad to hear this news!

Ken

June 28, 2017

I worked with Terry at RRD in the late 90's.
He was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor.
He will be missed.

Mark Eppley

June 28, 2017

Terry was fantastic to work with. Last year when our companies split there was concern about sharing information between the newly formed companies. Terry went out of his way to help with new reporting to enable us to continue to work together. Terry was a pleasure to deal with, his many contributions were always appreciated, and will miss speaking with him.

My thoughts and prayers our with his family and friends. Terry was one of the good guys, the type we need more of in this world.

Best regards, Mark Eppley

Pat Mast

June 28, 2017

Oh, Terry...how did this happen? You were supposed to outlive me, remember? I think I'm still in a state of shock and disbelief. So many memories, we talked, we laughed, we irritated each other because we both have "unique" personalities. So many memories... Love you just the way you were, and miss you. You will be forever in my heart and in my life as I know I will think of you daily.

My condolences to the entire family, but especially Betty who also holds a special place in my heart.

Linda Winkelbauer

June 28, 2017

God bless you and your family. You were taken away from us much too soon. I will miss you so much. Rest in peace Terry.

Robyn Rassler

June 28, 2017

I've worked with Terry for about 7 years and have come to know him as an amazing person. He was always there to cheer me up if I was feeling down, or calm me down if I was feeling stressed. He was so kind and caring, funny, witty and thoughtful. Words cannot express how much he is missed.

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