Judith I. Blake (Burgess)

October 14, 1944 — January 15, 2022

BENNINGTON-

Judith I. Blake, 77, a resident of North Bennington Road in Bennington, died on Saturday, January 15th, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Bennington on October 14th, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Irene (Dunbar) Burgess. Judy received her education in North Bennington schools and at Bennington Catholic High School.

She married Michael C. Blake Sr. on March 11th, 1961, at Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church.

In earlier years, Judy worked various jobs before becoming a full-time mother for her 8 children. After raising her children she worked in the cafeteria at Georgia Elementary School. Later in life she dedicated her time to her grandchildren and even later her great grandchildren. Grandma (which she was known as) enjoyed teaching her grandchildren how to cook, bake, ceramics and even crocheting, but what grandma enjoyed most of all was traveling to spend time and spread joy to her big family. Grandma's perfect Sunday was watching her favorite team the New England Patriots surrounded by family enjoying a bowl of chili.

Survivors include her six children, Kelly Mayer (Ronald) of Bennington, VT, Jamie Blake (Anne) of Lula, GA, Shannon Blake of Shelburne, VT, Shane Blake (Donna) of Colchester, VT, Melissa Blake (Charles Hoffman Jr.) of Severn, MD and Chad Blake (Heather Uline) of Alburgh, VT. Grandchildren, Kayla Mayer-Allegra (Christopher), Clarissa Burton (Ryan), Michael Blake (Victoria Kilburn), Aaron Blake (Katherine Dare), Emily Bishop (Randall), Correy Blake (Ashley Siehl), John Blake, Casey Blake, Kyle Blake, Zoe Blake, Jayden Blake, Robert Maher, Chrystianna Maher, and Isabella Blake, Great-Grandchildren, Orion Blake and Landon Burton, a special cousin Timothy Ordway (Anita), her significant other Robert G. Mayer and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Judy was predeceased by her husband Michael C. Blake Sr., two sons; Michael Blake Jr. and John R. Blake and two brothers; John Burgess and Ralph Burgess Jr.

Graveside services will be held at the family lot in White Chapel Cemetery in Bennington on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions in Judith I. Blake's memory may be made to the Transitional Nurses Association, payable to the Southwestern Vermont Healthcare Foundation, or The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to her nurses; Bethany and Monica, who took care of Judy during the time of her illness.

Guest Book condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

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