BLAKE, Eileen Joyce (nee Boyd) - Eileen Joyce Blake (nee Boyd), born November 11, 1934 passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre from heart issues and complications of Covid-19.
Although not able to physically be with family and loved ones, due to this devastating pandemic, she was surrounded by our love and prayers as well as the ever caring and compassionate hospital staff.
On June 14th, 2020, we lost a beautiful, loving, caring and charitable woman. Eileen was predeceased by her loving husband of 67 years, Lewis John (Jack).
Forever loved by her daughters Cindy Stewart (the late Ron) and Sharon Manych (Alex) and her son John Blake (Kim Jenkins).
Loved and remembered by her grandchildren Suzy (Brent), David (Megan), Stephanie (Nathan), Michael (Laila), Myles (Amanda) and Dylan. She is predeceased by her parents Willis and Pearl Boyd. She was a loving sister to Ted (Kay) and was predeceased by her brother Everett (Vina).
Eileen was born in a beautiful small (tiny) town of Tizzard’s Harbour, Newfoundland but left her home at an early age to pursue her dreams.
She married the love of her life, Jack, on June 6, 1953 and raised 3 loving and caring children who will miss her tremendously. Eileen had 6 grandchildren who she loved and who adored her. She was always happiest when she had her children and grandchildren over for big family get togethers and barbecues in their backyard on Hallam Street (where they called home for 63 years) followed by a fun game of euchre.
Eileen was a long-time employee of the St. Joseph’s Health Centre (reception of Diagnostic Imaging). She enjoyed playing cards, going to bingo, doing puzzles, knitting and the occasional outing to the casino. She was an active member of the United Church congregation.
Eileen was a wonderful friend to all who came in contact with her and welcomed everyone into her home. Although we will miss her terribly, we are comforted in the knowledge that she is reunited with her beloved Jack. Til we meet again.
The funeral will be available virtually on Facebook to live stream. Please refer to Jerrett Funeral Home’s (St. Clakr Chapel) Facebook page for further instructions.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have to limit the number of family/friends that are able to attend the service at the cemetery. Therefore we must know in advance if you plan to attend.
The service will be live streamed for those unable to attend. Please contact
If desired, contributions may be sent to St. Joseph’s Health Centre: supportstjoes.ca. They were our angels, once again, and took amazing care of Mom.
If you have a charity close to your heart, please feel free to contribute to it as Mom supported a number of wonderful charities.
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