BLAKE, JESSIE MARION

November 30, 1937- April 5,2023

 Passed away April 5,2023 at the John M Gray home in St. Anthony at the age of 85.

 Jessie was born in Raleigh to James & Phoebe Bessey on Nov 30, 1937. At the age of 12 she went to work as a servant girl with the Elliott family in Raleigh. In 1952 she married the love of her life Everett Blake of Spillards cove (Straitsview).

 Jessie spent most of her life taking care of her 7 children, in later years she went to work at the fish plant in St.Anthony. She loved attending to her garden, picking berries, knitting, to keep her family warm, but it didn't stop there she also helped to make the fish. No matter who or when anyone dropped by the kettle was always on for a cup of tea and a lunch. She was a devoted member of the UCW in Raleigh.

Jessie & Everett celebrated 65 years of marriage together in which they grew a new branch of the Blake Family tree.

 Leaving to mourn sons Dennis (Donna), Garry (Betsy), Cyril, Hedley, daughters Cindy (Jim), Dale, & Velma (Barry). Sisters Martha, Rebecca, Effie, Lavinia, Verna. Brothers Garfield, Melvin, Hounsell. Also, 13 Grandchildren, 20 great grand children, & 5 Great great grandchildren.

She is predecased by husband Everett, parents James & Phoebe Bessey, sisters Violet & Vina, and great grandson Austin.

Visitation to take place from the United Church in Raleigh on Friday, April 7, 2023. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 8, 2023 with Pastors Geoff and Charity Butler officiating. Interment to follow.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

BLAKE, MARIE RUBY

February 24th, 1933 - March 11th, 2020

Marie Blake passed away peacefully on March 11th 2020 at Shirley’s Haven Personal Care Home in St. Anthony, NL at the age of 87. Left to mourn with loving memories are her children Ruby (Bob), Vincent (Mildred), Audrey (Lawrence), Harry (Sheila), Keith (Bethany), Edna (Wilb) and Neil; her sisters, Doris (Wilson), Jessie and Ella; Daughter-in-law Daphne, 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Marie was predeceased by her parents Alice and Harry Ward; husband Garfield Blake; sister Mary (Eddie), brothers George (Caroline), and Wallace (Ethel). Visitation will be held at United Central Church, Quirpon Branch on March 12th from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm and will continue on March 13th from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. DUE TO SATURDAY’S WEATHER The funeral will now take place on Monday, March 12th 2020 at 2:00 pm with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangement entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

BLAKE, PATSY ELOS (nee Kean)

Passed away at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on December 4, 2019 at the age of 79 years.Patsy was born and raised in Quirpon. She married the love of her life, Ross and together they made a life in Quirpon with their eight children. Patsy was an incredibly strong and determined woman. She was widowed at a young age but that did not hinder her from focusing her efforts on raising her children. After retiring from the fish plant in St. Anthony, in recent years Patsy spent much of her time with her family in Alberta. She loved being able to spend time with her family and joining in on their many adventures. She had a zest for life and lived each day to the fullest, even during her time of illness. She will be greatly missed by those who loved her dearly. Patsy leaves to mourn with fond memories, daughters - Maxine (Ivan), Brenda (Lloyd), Bernice (Cory), Violet (Jason), Emma (Stan), Sheila (Jason), Sons - Claude and Shawn (Fawn). Sisters- Bernice (Stafford), Marcie, Mary, Peggy (Ambrose), Pamela (Gerald), Brothers - Vernon (Marie) and Christopher (Terry), Sisters-in-Law - Marcie and Yvonne, 12 Grandchildren, 7 Great-Grandchildren, special friend - Sharon and many extended family members and friends. Patsy was predeceased by Husband - Ross, Parents - Florence and Eli Kean, Brother - William and Brothers-in-Law- Lendo and Wilson. Patsy will rest at Central United Church, Quirpon. Visitation to take place Friday, December 6, 2019 from 7-9 pm, continuing on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 2-8 pm. Her funeral will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 2 pm with internment to follow at Quirpon Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to K M Fillatres Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director

BLAKE, WILSON

July 21, 1935 to June 29, 2019

Wilson Blake, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 21, 1935, in Spillars Cove to James and Martha Jane Blake. He was the youngest of 10 children and predeceased by all. Wilson fished for the majority of his life until he retired at the age of 65 where he then spent his time making wooden crafts and enjoying time with his family. Wilson left an unforgettable impression on anyone who met him, an everlasting sense of humor and an immeasurable amount of kindness. He instilled the importance of family in those he left behind. Leaving to mourn; Son, Dave Stuckless (Deanne). Family, Faye Blake (Curt), Glenn Blake (Denise), Joy Hedderson (Carl), Winnie Pynn (Lance), Pearl Blake, Wyman Blake (Millie), Grenfell (Juanita). Special Nephew, Brent Hedderson (Christa). Special Niece, Carla Hedderson. Sisters in law, Jessie and Marie Blake and a large circle of relatives and friends. Visitation to take place from Central United Church at Quirpon Branch on Monday, July 1, 2019 from where the funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment to follow.

BLAKE, EVERETT

Passed away December 26th, 2017 from the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 91 years. According to the Government, Everett was born in Spillard’s Cove (now called Straitsview) on September 22nd, 1926. However, it is more likely that he had been born a year earlier (in 1925). The Government decision was based on Census information, because birth records had been lost- perhaps because of fire. This decision was made when Everett was well on in life, as is often the case when birth records have been lost. Everett set his hand to whatever work was available. He fished, hunted, and trapped. During the winter, he was busy knitting and mending cod traps. He became a good carpenter and built a number of schools and many homes. On Sundays, he walked down to the Church and rang the bell (which meant that all the children went off to Sunday school). It was when Everett had went to Raleigh to fish that he met Jessie Bessey. The two celebrated 65 years of marriage together. They grew a new branch of the Blake family tree which now includes nearly four dozen descendants. He leaves to mourn his wife, Jessie Blake; Sons, Dennis (Donna), Garry (Betsy), Cyril, and Hedley; Daughters, Cindy (Jim), Dale, and Velma (Barry); Brother Wilson; Sister-in-law Marie (Widow of Brother Garfield) as well as 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren, and a large circle of extended family and friends. Everett was predeceased by his parents, James and Martha Blake; Brothers, Isaac, Ruben, Garfield, and Harrison as well as Sisters, Lucy, Mary Evelyn, and Rosie. Visitation was held from the United Church in Raleigh from where the funeral service was held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 30th, 2017 with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director. 

BLAKE, MABLE (NÉE HEDDERSON)

Passed away on July 8, 2016 at the age of 79 years. Along with her twin sister Millie, Mabel was born the last of ten children to Sarah (Patey) and George Hedderson of Straitsview. On January 24, 1956 she married Carson Blake of Straitsview. Together they raised four children and were blessed with six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She leaves to mourn her Sons Cyril (Barbara), George (Sandra); Daughters Christine (Wilfred), Norma (Dallas); Sister Millie; Sisters-in-law Mae and Nellie Hedderson; Grandchildren Jennifer (Neil), Dustin (Charlene), Mitch (Angel), Christopher, Cameron, Maria; Great-Grandchildren Keira, Eric. Frederick, Shelby, Kenzie; special friend Francis Blake as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Mabel was predeceased by her husband Carson in 1996, and by her brothers Augustus, Willis, Gordon, Ed, Sisters Eliza, Irene, Vida, and Florie. Visitation was held at Central United Church on Quirpon branch from where the funeral was held on Monday, July 11, 2016 at 2:00pm with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed in the Quirpon Community Cemetery. Funeral services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.