Taunton, Arline Lucille (Pierce) Blake, Taunton resident most of her life died Saturday August 29, 2009 at Longmeadow Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She was 87 years of age. She was the loving wife of the late Cecil Blake. Ms. Blake was born in Taunton daughter of the late Harold Pierce and Mildred (Elliott) Pierce. She was educated in Taunton Public Schools. She was a 1939 graduate of Taunton High School. She was employed as the Assistant Registry of Probate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for over forty years. Ms. Blake was member of the Rocky Knoll Community Center and the Oakland Seniors. She enjoyed painting lamp shades and selling them. Ms. Blake was the loving sister of Norma E. Wade of Taunton She is also survived by three nephews. Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 12:00pm at the Taunton Funeral home 8 Crapo St. (off Tremont St.) Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Tuesday from 10:00am-12:00pm. Burial in Westville Cemetery in Taunton Arrangements made by the Taunton Funeral Home 8 Crapo St. (off Tremont St.) J. Kevin Corbett Funeral Director. 508-821-7771