1922
Viola
2012
Viola Ethel Blake
January 17, 1922 — August 4, 2012
Viola E. "Aunt Tot" Blake, 90, of Pinnacle Hill Road, died suddenly August 4, 2012 at Lakes Region General Hospital, in Laconia.
Born in Meredith, NH on January 17, 1922, she was the daughter of Millard I. and Nellie M. (Drake) Blake. She was a life-long resident of New Hampton and had attended New Hampton schools.
Viola was a member of the New Hampton Grange, the Pomona Grange, and the State Grange for over fifty years; she was also a member of the New Hampton Extension Group.
"Aunt Tot" was well known for her baking. Her recipes were published in many local and national cook books. She won a trip to California to compete in a cooking contest for her Cranberry Parsnip Bars, placing second; the contest was sponsored by Ocean Spray Co. Viola and her brothers were avid hunters. She raised gladiolas, was a talented quilter, and had many other talents.
"Aunt Tot" was a true New England farmer on the family farm and will be missed by all.
She was predeceased by her brothers, Eben "Uncle Pete', who died in February of 1999 and Clifton "Sam" Blake, who died in September of 2004.
Viola is survived by her sister, Arlene B. Huckins, of Laconia, her sister-in-law, Joan A. (Smith) Blake, of New Hampton, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, and her long time companion, John Evans, of New Hampton.
Donations may be made in Viola's name to a charity of one's choice.
Born in Meredith, NH on January 17, 1922, she was the daughter of Millard I. and Nellie M. (Drake) Blake. She was a life-long resident of New Hampton and had attended New Hampton schools.
Viola was a member of the New Hampton Grange, the Pomona Grange, and the State Grange for over fifty years; she was also a member of the New Hampton Extension Group.
"Aunt Tot" was well known for her baking. Her recipes were published in many local and national cook books. She won a trip to California to compete in a cooking contest for her Cranberry Parsnip Bars, placing second; the contest was sponsored by Ocean Spray Co. Viola and her brothers were avid hunters. She raised gladiolas, was a talented quilter, and had many other talents.
"Aunt Tot" was a true New England farmer on the family farm and will be missed by all.
She was predeceased by her brothers, Eben "Uncle Pete', who died in February of 1999 and Clifton "Sam" Blake, who died in September of 2004.
Viola is survived by her sister, Arlene B. Huckins, of Laconia, her sister-in-law, Joan A. (Smith) Blake, of New Hampton, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, and her long time companion, John Evans, of New Hampton.
Donations may be made in Viola's name to a charity of one's choice.
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