Obituary of Edwin J. Blake

Edwin J. Blake Vernon - Edwin J. Blake, age 93, of Youngs Road passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon November 2, 2016 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 19, 1923 in the town of Annsville, New York a son of the late Thomas E. and Caroline (Gross) Blake and was a graduate of Camden High School. On February 3, 1951 in Remsen, NY, Ed and Elizabeth “Betty” Countryman were united in marriage and have shared a loving union of over sixty-five years together. Ed spent his life as a dairy farmer on his family’s farm, moving to Vernon in 1945. He also worked for Burton’s Livestock in Vernon and Eastern Crown of Vernon, retiring in 1988. He and Betty enjoyed retirement taking many bus trips - Michigan, Canada, Pennsylvania, South Carolina. He continued to enjoy his “chores” every day of feeding his birds & chipmunks, mowing acres of lawn, & tending his large garden. He belonged to various farming organizations throughout the years and was a member of the Vernon Historical Society and was an honorary member of the Vernon Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his beloved wife, Betty Blake of Vernon, son Bob Blake of Vernon, daughter, Janice (Roger) Lacey of Richford, New York, granddaughter Jennifer (Preston) Wilson, of Seattle, four great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Karris, Griffin and Tatum, two sisters, Helen Ernenwein and Emily Havener both of Vernon, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by his parents, one sister Dorothy Bennett and daughter-in-law, Rebecca Blake. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, November 7, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Malecki Funeral Home Inc., 23 Front Street, Vernon. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery Rt.5, Vernon New York. Contributions may be made to the Vernon Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences may be sent to maleckifuneralhome.com