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- Jackson Citizen Patriot, November 3, 2015
Peter Henry Blake (Picture included)
Blake, Peter Henry Age 91 of Jackson died October 31, 2015. Born in London England November 11, 1923. Son of Henry and Mabel (Cox) Blake. Survived by his loving wife Jacqueline (Bassett) to whom he was married for 50 years, two sons Paul and Roger, daughters in-law Dana and Jen, and grandchildren Caryn, Zoe and Evan. He grew up in Flint, MI and served in North Africa and Europe with the United States Army in WWII. A graduate of Michigan State University and a Jackson resident since 1962, he taught at Parkside High School from the time it opened for 20 years until his retirement. He was active in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Civic Theater, Jackson County Historical Society, Jackson Youth Symphony, Friends of the Jackson District Library, Recycling Jackson, Jackson County Meal Service, and later was active at Vista Grande Villa. He was a long time member of American Legion Post 29. In accordance with his wishes, his body has been donated to MSU for medical research. Visitation at 10AM Saturday, November 7, 2015 with a memorial service immediately following at 11:00 AM in the Grande Room at Vista Grande Villa 2251 Springport Road Jackson, MI 49202. (Grande Room Entrance is located on Carriage Lane off of Doney Road). In lieu of flowers, charitable gifts may be made to the Jackson Community Foundation or your charity of choice.
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