North Haverhill, NH-  Robert John Blake, 70, of Cold Spring Drive, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.

Bob was born in Fryeburg, ME on July 10, 1950 to Sidney and Joan (Neundorf) Blake.  He joined the US Army on February 27, 1974 serving through February 22, 1977. He was then in the Army Reserves until February 21, 1980.

For many years, Bob was employed as a Corrections Officer with the State of Vermont.

In his spare time he enjoyed racing at Bear Ridge in his #23 late model car.  He liked riding his motorcycle and hunting.  Bob also spent time in retirement on the golf course, both locally and in Florida.  He especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents, Sidney and Joan Blake and his brother, Michael Blake.

Bob is survived by his wife, Linda (Munroe) Blake of North Haverhill; three sons, Shawn Chaplin of Norfolk, VA, Scott Blake and Natasha Jenness of Woodstock, NH and Timothy Blake and wife Alicia of Woodsville, NH; four grandchildren, Keyara, Domanick, Izaiah, and Katie; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be on Friday, September 18 ^th from 5-7 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH.

A funeral service will be on Saturday, September 19 ^th at 5 PM also at Ricker Funeral Home.

Please note that all in attendance for Bob's services must social distance and wear masks as required.

Memorial contributions may be made to assist veterans to the following address:

VA Voluntary Service, 215 North Main Street, White River Junction, VT 05009.