After a courageous battle with cancer, Blake passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, at Matthew’s House Hospice in Alliston, Ontario at the age of 64. His strength and determination never wavered, and he tackled his illness with the same courage and resilience that characterized his life.
Blake was a devoted father to his daughter Mandy (Ben), and a cherished grandfather to his beloved granddaughters Natalie and Anna. Blake was also an adored and treasured member of extended families that included step-children and grandchildren Chelsea (Brendan), Torr (Alyse), Jake (Ally), Max, Maggie, Leo, Lakelyn, Brixton, and Baby Graham. He is survived by a host of much-loved family members and friends who will miss him deeply.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Blake's memory to Matthew’s House Hospice in Alliston, Ontario. www.matthews.house/ways-to-give
Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.peacefultransition.ca
Peaceful Transition Simcoe
Valerie King
Posted on: Tuesday, September 17, 2024Blake was loved by many .
My heart also goes out to his long time partner and wife .
Trecia Lynn Emmerson ♥️
God Speed Blake 🙏
Thomas R. Hastings
Posted on: Wednesday, September 18, 2024Rest in peace and godspeed my friend. Although we haven’t seen each other in many years when we did it was always the same friendship we’ve had since kindergarten smiles and laughter of where we’ve gotten to in life. I drove by your old house just the other day in fact and thought of you and hanging out as kids.
My condolences to Trish and family..xx
Cindy Filice
Posted on: Wednesday, September 18, 2024My sincere condolences to Tish and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
RIP Blake
John & Gina Graham - Smith
Posted on: Thursday, September 19, 2024Haven’t seen you for years but very sad news to hear. Many fond memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with Trish and your family. Enjoy the fishing. RIP Blake
Cathy Ireland
Posted on: Thursday, September 19, 2024One of my friends from kindergarten through the years of Park School Stewartown GDHS I can’t remember the last time we chatted but you were living on Prince Ann A very kind sole RIP Blake Rest in Peace my condolences go out to your family & friends 💜
Lance Doucette
Posted on: Thursday, September 19, 2024Rest in peace my friend , condolences to the family. A great friend and great times
David Corris
Posted on: Thursday, September 19, 2024To the Emmerson family, Elaine and enjoyed Blake’s one liners and quick wit and all those fishing and boat stories. The world will be a little less kinder without Blake. There is a saying about life and Blake and I shared this same approach: Many people live long lives and only a few live full lives and that was the way Blake lived every waking minute of his full life. See you on the other side ole buddy.
Gillian (Dibbits) DenBok
Posted on: Saturday, September 21, 2024Our deepest condolences to Mandy and the whole family on your great loss. Your dad was one great guy!