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Richard Blake Obituary
Plainfield - Richard J. Blake Sr. 82, beloved husband of Judy (Miller) Blake entered into eternal life everlasting with his savior Jesus Christ on Sept. 15, 2019. He was born Sept. 22, 1936 in Putnam a son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Jacques) Blake and had resided in Plainfield for over 50 years. Mr. Blake was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was employed as a truck driver for 52 years, retiring several years ago. Mr. Blake enjoyed fishing and going to antique cars shows .He attended New Life Assembly in Griswold. Besides his wife he leaves 2 sons Richard (Nancy) Blake, Jr. of Plainfield , James (Jen) Blake of N. Grosvenordale; 3 daughters Cindy (David) Millette of FL , Susan (Byron) Beausoleil of Plainfield , Sherry Tyler of Plymouth; and Colton Blake of Griswold. 9 grandchildren , 3 step grandchildren , 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 5 brothers. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday (9-21-19) at 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Dougherty Bros. Funeral Home 595 Norwich Rd. Plainfield. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the American Diabetes Assn 260 Cochituate Rd. #200, Framingham, MA 01701. www.doughertybrosfuneralhome.com
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Nicholas Blake
September 16, 2025
I love and miss you so much grandpa. Until we meet again.
Sherry
September 15, 2025
Sherry
September 15, 2025
Missing you every day Dad. I look to the sky and think how beautiful heaven must be. So glad you can see again Dad!
Love you forever
Dad, missing you so much. Great memories!
Susan Beausoleil
September 15, 2024
What great memories!
Susan Beausoleil
September 15, 2024
Cindy Millette
September 14, 2024
Dad the best father and grandpa ever!Not a day goes by that we don’t miss your smile great advise and warm hugs! In peace forever with Nate. A beautiful caring kind man, you were the light in our lives!
Sherry
September 11, 2024
I miss you Dad, every day.
Life is not the same, miss your calls, your laugh, your kindness. Always there for me, always.
Spread your wings and fly
September 12, 2023
Miss you Dad every day
Joyce Rivera
September 11, 2021
To the Blake family,
I remember as a kid visiting you (as most wkds) in Moosup swimming in your pool and having blue crabs and sides. I think you all of you often with loving memories! Keeping you in my prayers always.
Marjorie Skelton
September 24, 2019
Dear Judy,
Wayne and I will keep you & the family in our prayers. We just heard from my parents he had passed. Your family was an integral part of my childhood. I will keep those special memories in my heart always. All my love, Margi and family.
Allen Millette
September 22, 2019
Hay!! It was good to know youAl Millette
Joyce (Rivera) Greiner
September 19, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Blake family. You are in my heart and prayers.
Sherry
September 18, 2019
Your light will always shine in my heart
Dad, James and me on front steps in Moosup
Sherry Tyler
September 18, 2019
I always loved this picture and I will always love you Dad-
September 17, 2019
Love you Dad!
Susan Beausoleil
September 17, 2019
September 17, 2019
Grandpa and I 30 plus years ago.
Nicholas Blake
September 17, 2019
We all love and miss you. We will see you again in heaven. Love you grandpa.
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