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Blake Lee Curry - 77, of New Minas, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born at home in Wilmot, he was a son of the late Lee and Helen (Armstrong) Curry. He had been employed with the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation, retiring as a supervisor in 1989. Although Blake never really retired, he enjoyed working in the woods, cutting kindling and doing various jobs for family, friends and community members. He was a Charter Member of the New Minas United Church, where he served as custodian, organized the Sunday School and served on several committees. He was a member of the Nova Scotia Antique Engine and Tractor Association and the Nova Scotia Government Retired Employees Association. Blake enjoyed stockcar racing, tractors, hunting, the cottage at Trout Lake, a good story or joke and bicycles. He was a loving husband and father and a cherished grandfather who always put family first. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, the former Margaret Palmer; three children, Stephen (Kathleen), Truro; Cheryl (Garner) Hill, New Minas and Gerald (Heather), New Minas; a brother, David (Edna), Kingston; a foster sister, Lillian (Allan) Swaine, Port LaTour; 10 grandchildren, Jacob, Samantha, Rachel, Kaylan, Duncan, Marnie, Mitchell, Brandon, Lyam and Reghan; nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, William “Bill”. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2012 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012. Burial took place in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Valley Cardiac Rehab Society or the Rotary Club of New Minas - Food For Thought project. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.

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• The same ole Blake

  Janice Lawrence on February 4th, 2012

  “No matter where you or what you were doing Blake had a way of making you smile,laugh and just made feel good to have met up with him.He always knew you.Blake worked with my late Dad and my late husband so now that the three are back together a lot of road and machine problems will be solved.You will be truly missed.R.I.P Blake.”

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• Lynn Spencer on February 3rd, 2012

  “Blake always made us smile when he came into the New Minas Village Office God Bless”

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• Dave Thompson on February 2nd, 2012

  “Sorry to hear of Blakes passing. I remember when Blake worked for my Dad when I was a kid. In later years it was always fun to have a chance encounter with Blake. It generally involved a chuckle or two and just lightened the burdens of life a bit.”

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