Mr. Edwin Charles Blake, a resident of Wallaceburg, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Chatham Kent Health Alliance Wallaceburg Site, at the age of 97 years.

He was a son of the late Charles and Florence Blake.

Beloved husband of the late Hazel Blake.

Loving father of Ron (Jenn), Ken, Arlene (Jack), Rob (Anne Marie) and Shirley (Ron) .

Sadly missed by his grandchildren Lance, Tracy, Josh, Ashley, Keith, Michelle, Felecia, Kyle, Shannon, Michael, Jessica, 17 Great Grandchildren (another soon to arrive) and 1 great great grandchild.

Predeceased by a son Wayne, a grandson Chris, a brother George and sisters Irene and Winnifred.

He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home Ltd. 639 Elgin St., Wallaceburg, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 10 a.m. from Our Lady Of Help Church.

As an expression of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice may be left at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.ericfnichollsfuneralhome.com