We are sad to announce that on June 17, 2023, at the age of 73, Edward Michael Blake of Armada, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Gerald James and Elisabeth Marie Blake; and his siblings, Gerald Blake, Raymond Blake, Patricia Blake and Robert Blake.

He is survived by : his wife Cheryl Smith; his children, Jesse Blake (Kristen), Jeff Blake (Elizabeth) and Jason Blake (Rachelle); his grandchildren, Hayden, Hudson, Lyla, Kyle and Jake; his siblings, Richard Blake (Diane), Joseph Blake (Sue), Martin Blake (Sandra), Peter Blake (Andrea), Paul Blake (Kathleen), Rose Mary Dickinson (Tom), Susan Pickering (Rob) and Elisabeth Duncan (Daniel); and his sisters-in-law, June Blake and Janice Blake. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, extended family, and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan House.