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Blake Adams Carroll
Naples, FL
Our fabulous, funny and full of life father, brother, son and friend moved peacefully out of this World on April 1, 2014 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Blake is laughing now at the irreverence of passing at 4:20 Pacific Time (7:20 ET) on April Fools' Day.
Blake was born in Philadelphia, PA and spent much of his childhood in Massachusetts. He graduated from Monson Academy and then went on to the University of Denver in Denver, CO. He loved to waterski and snowski and was incredibly gifted at both. He married and had four amazing children who were the center of his universe: Holli Treadwell (Dudley, MA), Heidi Carroll (Naples, FL), Adam Carroll (Salt Lake City, UT) and Alex Carroll (Webster, MA). His great kids expanded to seven with the addition of Chris Treadwell, Adam's Shannon Magstadt and Heidi's Joey Panepinto. His joyful and exuberant spirit (and incredibly good looks) lives on in all of them.
Blake taught waterskiing around the World. He coached in the United States, the Ivory Coast of Africa, Europe and most recently at Florida Gulf Coast University in Estero, FL.
He was a hard worker beyond coaching. His charm made him a natural salesman of both cars and real estate.
What Blake loved most, in addition to his kids, was to laugh. His tremendous humor and quick wit endeared him to family friends and strangers. His infectious personality and deep sense of loyalty to those he loved was disarming to all. His knowledge of and admiration for all kinds of music accompanied him and our laughter til the very end. The stories go on and on...
In addition to his wonderful children, Blake leaves his mother, Jane Carroll of Naples, FL; and his beloved sister, Kristen Carroll of Salt Lake City, UT; and countless friends. He will always be missed and always remembered any time laughter rises. Blake's legend will live on forever.
A gathering for friends and family is planned for June.
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Shawn
March 29, 2024
I hope you're skiing or riding in a boat. Keep those good tunes rocking too.
Shawn
Shawn
March 29, 2022
Blake you're missed everyday. I hope to ski and listen to music with you again someday!!
Luke o'Reilly
December 4, 2014
Goodbye old friend.
Luke O'Reilly.
Lisa St John
April 30, 2014
My love and very best prayers to you Jane, Kristen and family. Thank you for posting his gorgeous happy face and the obituary that made me laugh and smile through the tears. Let me know if there is anything I c an do Jane. I'm in Orlando
Mike Tilton
April 19, 2014
Dear Jane and Kristen. I'm so sorry to hear of Blake's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Suzy White
April 11, 2014
My heart, love and prayers are extended to the Carroll family. May God bring you peace in your time of grief.S
John Zanchi
April 11, 2014
To Jane, Kristen, Holli, Heidi, Adam and Alex I offer my sincere condolences on Blake's passing. Blake had an exuberant personality that positively impacted everyone whenever in his company. Like the candle that burns so brightly, the light that was Blake has darkened far too soon, much too young. As Blake so deserves, may be rest in peace.
John Zanchi
Wolfeboro, NH
April 10, 2014
our prayers and thoughts are with the Carrol family. Blake will be missed he was a good man.
John and Jean Ciserella
Christopher Marchand
April 9, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to the Carroll family.... He was a very talented guy!!!
David Bradach
April 7, 2014
Reading the obit I could only think of a British expression, "Hear, Hear"
April 6, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
shawn meyer
April 5, 2014
Blake Carroll we all will miss you deeply. I want to give my deepest sympathy to the family.
Bonnie Porter
April 5, 2014
I remember Blake back in the days of our youth in West Brookfield...he was always smiling, friendly, and very charming. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Deirdre Raleigh Barbeau
April 5, 2014
We were the last class to graduate from Monson Academy in 1971 before they merged with Wilbraham Academy and moved the campus. I remember Blake as very self confident and charismatic. My sincere condolences to his family.
Diana & Mike Miers & Adams
April 5, 2014
Wonderful tribute! Glad we were able to meet him.
April 5, 2014
What a wonderful tribute to your Dad! Sounds like an amazing guy! So sorry for your loss....
WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY
April 4, 2014
The Alumni Of The Academy Remember A Great Man And Adventurer.....Eternal Peace Blake....
Gratuation day, Monson Academy, 1971
JOHN GARVEY
April 4, 2014
I remember Blake from our time at Monson Academy. We were young, full of fun and a little trouble. Blake liked to laugh as do all the friends I care most about. My condolences to his family. God Bless.
April 4, 2014
I knew Blake as a young man,purchased a car thru him,my condolences to his faimily, and children. Paul Korzec, South Carolina
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