Dr. Robert F. Blake, 66, longtime resident of Guilford, passed away May 19 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Robert was born on Feb. 25, 1949, in Putnam, son of Marilyn Blake and the late John Blake.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Charlene Gion Blake; and his two children, Bryan Blake and his wife Abby of Boston and Elizabeth Galvin and her husband Dustin of Branford. He is also survived by his adored grandchildren Charlotte, Oliver, and Isabelle.
For 42 years Dr. Blake worked as an optometrist and most recently at MyEyeDr. as a clinical field director in Connecticut. He enjoyed golfing, vacations at the Cape and abroad, and spending time on the floor with his grandchildren. He was Charlene’s best friend and #1 sous-chef.
Family and friends were invited to visitation hours on May 22 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Guilford ABC Program, PO Box 140, Guilford, CT 06437, or the Guilford First Congregational Church, 122 Broad St., Guilford, CT 06437. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com.