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Phyllis Marie Blake, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener on Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was 84.
Born on November 6, 1938 in Mildmay to the late Thomas and Irene (nee Hertzberger) Herman. Phyllis met the love of her life on April Fool's Day and was married on November 10, 1956. She enjoyed helping and assisting Arnie with his business of Heating and Cooling while still finding time to raise their family.
Survived by husband Arnold "Arnie" Blake of Hanover. Loved mother of Bonnie (David) Miller of Kitchener, Cheryl (Brian) McMann of Hanover and her son in law Philip Hotte of Mississauga. Dear grandmother of Stacy (Ryan), Chris, Aaron, Rachel and Amy (Grace) and loved great grandmother of Aoife, Elowyn and Nolan. Remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her beloved daughter Debbie Hotte, brothers Arthur (Leona) Herman, Oliver (Alice) Herman, Clarence Herman, Lloyd (Faye) Herman and sisters Florence (David) Hennessy, Gladys (Francis) Ranger and Lavina (Tony) Daigle.
Family and friends are invited to Visitation held at Holy Family Church, Hanover, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, from 10 am until time of a Funeral Mass at 11 am. Father Romalito Guillen officiating. Interment in Holy Family Cemetery, Hanover.
Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Please know our deepest sympathy, we are very sorry for missing the service yesterday, will be in touch for sure
- Marj and Merv BlakeMy sincere condolences to Arnie and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- Wally HallidayUncle Arnie & Families;
So many happy memories growing up with my Auntie Phy.
I will think of her often especially when I make a pot of bean soup. I'm sure she is smiling down on us all from heaven with her family members all surrounding her with lots of love.
Love Mike & Tammy Hennessy and families xoxo
Arnie, Cheryl, Brian and family,
Our deepest condolences on your loss. Phyllis was a lovely woman whose image and love lives on in those she left behind. May your memories bring you all peace and comfort as you grieve.
Sending sympathy to you and your family. Sheila and Rob Francis Sarnia
- Sheila francisUncle Arnie & Families;
So many happy memories growing up with my Auntie Phy.
I will think of her often especially when I make a pot of bean soup. I'm sure she is smiling down on us all from heaven with her family members all surrounding her with lots of love.
Love Mike & Tammy Hennessy and families xoxo
So sorry to have to say goodbye to Auntie Phyl 😢. She will be greatly missed by all. Sending prayers and condolences to Uncle Arnie, cousins Cheryl and Bonnie and families. Love Cindy
- Cindy HennessyArnie and Family, my deepest condolence to the passing of Phyllis. She always had a friendly smile and sure loved to laugh, as well as having a way of making everyone else laugh right along with her. She will be missed by many! My prayers go out to you all. God Bless!
- Sharon HermanDear Arnie and family, our deepest condolences to you all. Knowing Cheryl and the family since working together at Peoples Department store I will always remember Phyllis, her tenacity, wit and her enjoyment of a good chat. Anita and Jim
- Anita & Jim SchmidtArnie and family, so sorry for your loss. sincerely, Rick and Sandi Begon
- Sandra/Rick BegonSo sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom, Bonnie. My condolences to you and your family.
- Debbie Schnurr (Ahrens)
