Long-time farmer in Ashfield Township, Keith Blake, dies at the age of 89

Keith William Blake, beloved husband of Irene Blake (Menary), of Lucknow, died at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, Sunday Jan. 28, 2018, at age 89.

Born in Ashfield Township, March 25, 1928, he was the son of the late Laura (Phillips) and Ernest William Blake.

Greatly missed by his children, Jannet (Fred) Trewartha of London, Sharon (Jack) Wilkins of Lucknow, Heather (Colin) Snyder of Bluevale and Larry (Holly) Blake of Lucknow, as well as 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by siblings, Winnifred (Harold Webster), Clifford, Muriel, Phyllis (Gordon Morrison) and Howard (Helen Dobney).

Keith was a long-time farmer in Ashfield Township, and always enjoyed a good conversation with friends and neighbours.

Following Keith's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held in the spring.

Interment, Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow.

Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of Huron County would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.