Dorothy May Blake (née Martin)

Born on June 9, 1936 . Passed away on August 8, 2020 .

9.6.1936 – 8.8.2020

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Loving wife to Peter.
Much loved mother and mother in law to Wayne (dec), Stephanie (dec), Andrew Ronald (dec), Andrew and Elsa.
Adored Grandma to Dimity and Daniel, Nicholas, Danielle (dec), Chantal (dec).
Adored Great Grandma to Zaidyn and Huxley
Treasured memories, ours to keep

Funeral Notice

Private service

In accordance with recent changes to funeral services a private funeral service will be held for Dorothy at Balranald Cemetery.

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  1. RIP Dorothy. (Dottie). You were a lovely lady who will be truely missed.
    I loved to chat to you and look after you when you were unwell. Condolences to Peter, Andrew and all the family. XX????????

    Kylie JolliffeAugust 11 2020 9:15 am

  2. Dot was a gentle loving soul. She was a treasure to know and work with. She will be truly missed.

    Edna BourkeAugust 11 2020 10:04 am

  3. We are so sad to lose you. You were a special person to our whole family and we shared a special bond over many years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Peter, Andrew, Nicholas, Dimity and families, and we wish we could be there in person to be with you at this time. We are thinking of you,
    Love from
    Julie & Stuart Whitehead and family
    (Shalliker families)

    Julie &Stuart WhiteheadAugust 11 2020 12:06 pm

  4. Sending all my love to you Peter, Andrew and kids. To our beautiful neighbour Dot, lovely memories of you throughout our childhood. All the cuppa’s we sat along side of, Our galah JoJo could mimic your footsteps and catch phrase of ‘Lea, have you got the kettle on? Funny stories of you and mum on the exchange together. Sending my love to you all. ????????????
    Nicole Myers

    Nicole MyersAugust 11 2020 2:35 pm

  5. RIP Dorothy (Dottie-May) as Patty would say!
    Lovely lady who will be truely missed. Condolences to Peter, Andrew and family. xx

    Kerry Ross

    Kerry RossAugust 11 2020 2:48 pm

  6. RIP Dot you will be missed in our little town by all who knew you, such a beautiful lady.
    Condolences to Peter, Andrew and Family thinking of you all at this sad time.

    Lita AndersonAugust 11 2020 5:06 pm

  7. Dot you were a dear friend to Del and Jordy Jolliffe(dec), Peg and Theo Jongebloed (dec) and their families. Dot your strength and courage through adversity was admired by us all. Love the Jongebloed Families x

    Anne Marie GriffithsAugust 11 2020 5:45 pm

  8. Dot you will be missed by so many ..
    You were such a beautiful strong lady
    Thinking of you Peter ,Andrew and family
    Sending much love to you all x

    Leanne GerkensAugust 11 2020 6:35 pm

  9. To Peter, Andrew & family. Deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Dot. Sending you all love & hugs at this sad time. Regards Sherree Benfield & family (née Simpson)

    Neville & Sherree BenfieldAugust 11 2020 7:33 pm

  10. Thinking of everyone at this sad time.
    You were such a lovely lady xxx

    Chooky Loui and boysAugust 11 2020 7:52 pm

  11. Deepest sympathy to Peter,Andrew, & families thinking of you all at this very sad time ????Mrs Blake was truly a beautiful, gentle lady RIP❤️????❤️

    Wendy & Ken Griffiths & familiesAugust 12 2020 11:50 am

  12. Thinking of you all at this very time.
    Mary Grisdale

    Mary GrisdaleAugust 12 2020 8:00 pm

  13. Our heartfelt sympathy to Peter,Andrew and family Many happy memories of Dot a truly beautiful lady

    Lyn FlanaganAugust 14 2020 12:03 pm

  14. Our deepest sympathy to Peter and Family. Dot was such a strong but gentle lady, she will be sadly missed by all.
    Kind regards
    Ray and Marie Scott

    Ray & Marie ScottAugust 14 2020 4:09 pm

  15. To Peter Andrew & family so very sad to hear about our beautiful friend Dot, thinking of you all . THOSE WE LOVE DONT GO AWAY THEY WALK BESIDE US EVERYDAY. RIP DOT you will be in our thoughts forever love Ella Mandy Jungles & families.

    Ella DuryeaAugust 14 2020 7:25 pm

  16. Rest In Peace beautiful Dot, such a lovely lady will be sadly missed by many. Sending love to Peter, Andrew and Family, our thoughts are with you all ????

    Tracey (Duryea) PascoAugust 14 2020 8:32 pm

  17. Dear Peter, Andrew and families. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time in your lives. I will treasure my visits and conversations with Dot. She was an amazing, gentle lady and will be sadly missed in Church Street and the Balranald community. Love to you all xx PS Dimity and I will get that photo done for you.

    Phoebe, Roy, Samantha & Daniel CoburnAugust 14 2020 9:17 pm

  18. My deepest condolences to uncle Peter, Andrew and family
    I wish there was a way to ease the pain you are feeling, it is the price of love that we hurt when we have to say goodbye.
    Aunty Dot will be missed by many.
    Forever in my heart

    Cheryl KellyAugust 14 2020 11:41 pm

  19. To Peter Andrew & Family
    With Our Deepest Sympathy In Loving Memory of Dotty
    A Loss like your’s can run so deep but a Lifetime
    of Memories you have to keep, Hold onto those
    thoughts when you’re feeling so blue they’ll give
    You the Strength to carry you through.
    Jum & Sue Blake

    Susan BlakeAugust 15 2020 4:27 am

  20. To Uncle Peter Andrew & Family
    Wishing You All Peace
    To bring comfort courage to face the days ahead,
    and loving Memories to forever hold in your heart.

    Benny BlakeAugust 15 2020 4:38 am

  21. To Uncle Peter Andrew & Family
    With Deepest Sympathy
    I Will Cherish every Memory of Dot Forever May the sorrow your feeling in your heart today be lighten by though’s around you today and day’s ahead.

    Lesley BlakeAugust 15 2020 4:44 am

  22. To Uncle Peter Andrew & Family
    Sometimes it Helps a little when Your grief is hard to Bear to know that there are others who understand and care, so may you all find some comfort in this message meant to say that our Sympathetic thoughts Go – Out to you today. Love Always.

    Kate BlakeAugust 15 2020 4:50 am

  23. Our thoughts are with Peter, Andrew & families at this very sad time in your lives. Dot was an amazing, gentle lady who will be sadly missed in Church Street and the Balranald community. I will treasure my little chats with you and I will catch up with Dimity to take that photo that you wanted to share. RIP beautiful lady xx
    Phoebe, Cody, Samantha & Daniel

    Phoebe CoburnAugust 15 2020 8:00 am

  24. Thinking of you at this very moment ???? wishing I could be there to say good bye xx
    My deepest condolences to Pete, Andrew, Dimity, Nick and all the family.
    ???? RIP Dot, reunited with Steph, Danielle & Chantal, Wayne and Andrew ✝️
    Kay, Harley, Rebecca, Rory & Samantha Weaver

    Deepest Sympathy to Pete and families.
    Thinking of you all at this tough time.
    Susan, Judy & families

    KayAugust 15 2020 11:25 am

  25. Sadly missed by all that knew Dot. What a trooper, breath easy my dear. Sue,Dave and Campbell family.

    Sue CampbellAugust 15 2020 12:53 pm

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