It is with sadness that the families of the late Garfield T. Blake announce his passing at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Centre, aged 89. He is predeceased by his son, Mervin; grandchild, Kelly, and a number of brothers and sisters. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his family, Mable(Nelson,deceased) Margie (Martin), Archie (Myrtis), Amy (Eddie), Willis (Yvvone), Lewis (Kathleen), Shirley (Rod), Daisy (Bryan), Calvin, Wilford (Helen), Leonard (Florence), Larry (Brenda), Brian (Sylvia), and Terry (Sharon); 38 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. Visitation took place Monday September 6, 2010 at 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm from Botwood Funeral Home. The funeral service took place Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 2 pm from The Salvation Army Citadel, Peterview, NL with Major William and Trixie Kean. The interment followed at The Salvation Army Cemetery. Pallbearers were Terry, Willis, Brian, Wilfred, Lewis, Archie, Larry and Dwayne. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Botwood Funeral Home