John Blake
November 03, 1938 – March 10, 2019
John L. Blake Jr.
It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of John on March 10, 2019 at the Espanola Nursing Home, born November 3, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio.
Preceded in death by his parents John L. Blake Sr. and Geneva A. Blake (Van Alstyne), daughter Norma Ruth Blake, Sons John L. Blake III (Johnny), Terry L. Richardson and sister Mary Jo Morris. Survived by his wife of 48 years Marie Blake of Espanola, daughters Vicky (Charles) Trahan of McKerrow, Crystal (David) Smith-Claar of Centerburg, Ohio, Rebecca Howard of Columbus, Ohio, son Paul Richardson of Delaware, Ohio. 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Sisters Patricia (Harold) Whipps of Loudon, Tennessee, and Nancy (Charles) Daniels of Hebron, Ohio, many nieces and nephews. John was a man of many talents. He was the Owner/Operator/Administrator of 2 Nursing Homes. Upon arriving in Canada he worked at the Espanola Hospital as an Orderly/Ambulance driver, was an Owner/Operator of a Tourist Camp and retired as the Owner/Operator of Blake’s Air Service in Elliot Lake. His most beautiful talents were to love our family and his Lord with all his heart. At families request there will be no visitation or service. Interment at a later date will be at the Woodland Cemetery of Elliot Lake. Arrangements by BOURCIER FUNERAL HOME Ltd. Espanola.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John Blake November 03 1938 March 10 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Espanola, Province: Ontario