Nashua-----Michael James Blake, 53, of 16C Amherst Street, Nashua, died at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center, West Roxbury, Mass. on Tuesday, January 25, 2011.
Mr. Blake was born December 19, 1957 in Laconia, N.H., the son of Robert Docher and Racheal Blake. He was raised in Laconia and was a graduate of Laconia High School. He lived most of his life in Laconia and had been employed by the City of Laconia for a number of years.
Mr. Blake served in the U.S. Army. He loved music, playing cards and fishing.
Survivors include a son, Eric Gonyer, of Nashua; a daughter, Lindsy Gonyer, of Laconia; a grandson, Seth Gonyer,; two brothers, John Cote of Berlin and Dennis Cote of Hill; two sisters, Brenda Adair and Kim Cote, both of Berlin; many nieces and nephews and the mother of his children, Kathy Gonyer, of Lochmere. He was predeceased by both of his parents.
There will be no calling hours.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 11:00AM at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, N.H.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.