Richard E. Blake's obituary , Passed away on February 4, 2024 in Putnam, Connecticut

Richard E. Blake

September 19, 1942 - February 4, 2024 (81 years old)

Putnam, Connecticut

Richard E. Blake's obituary , Passed away on February 4, 2024 in Putnam, Connecticut

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes & Cremation Service

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Richard E. Blake

September 19, 1942 - February 4, 2024 (81 years old)

Putnam, Connecticut

Richard E. Blake Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 4, 2024, at the age of 81, Richard E. Blake (Putnam, Connecticut) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard E. Blake to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Blake and Rose Blake (Lamiotte); and his brothers, Donald and Robert Blake. He is survived by: his wife Mary-Ellyn Blake (Smith); his children, Roberta Bedard (Matthew) of Myrtle Beach, Michael Blake (Patricia) of Pottsville, PA, Steven Blake (Clare) of Cheshire and Catherine Blake of Quinebaug; his sister Rosalie Blake of Pomfret; his brother-in-law Peter Smith (Ellen); his nephew Brian Smith; and his niece Elizabeth Elles.

The family asks that donations in Richard's name be made to The Danielson Veterans Coffee House, PO Box 3 Danielson, CT 06239.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes & Cremation Service



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Feb 09

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Gilman Funeral Home
104 Church St, Putnam, CT 06260

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Feb 10

Visitation

Gilman & Valade Funeral Homes
104 Church St, Putnam, CT 06260

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Feb 10

Visitation

St. Mary Church
218 Providence St, Putnam, CT 06260

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Feb 10

Graveside service

Village Cemetery
45 Marsh St, Wethersfield, CT 06109

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Feb 10

Funeral Mass

St. Mary Church
218 Providence St, Putnam, CT 06260

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