Norwich-Donald Walter Blake Jr., age 59, of Norwich, passed away on April 8, 2015. He was born in New Milford to Donald Walter Blake Sr. and Ellen (Peterson) Browne on August 27, 1955. He was later adopted by his father Laurence A. Browne Jr. He married his wife Kerry (Scully) Blake on February 14, 2002.
Donald worked as a Table Games Dealer for the past 18 years at the Mohegan Sun. He was an author and ranking chess player. He enjoyed astronomy, painting, reading and cooking. He was a great friend to all that knew him and will be truly missed.
Besides his loving wife and parents, Donald is survived by a son Brian Blake and his fiancée Lindsey Adams of East Lyme, a daughter Shannon Fancher and her husband Jason of Gales Ferry, and grandchildren Ava Blake and Samantha, Brandon and Matthew Fancher. He also leaves behind a close friend Kathi Blake of Quaker Hill, and brothers Daniel Ostravage of Derby, Michael Davis of Seymour.
Family and friends may visit Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Ave., Norwich on Saturday, April 18th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Donald’s honor to Amnesty International, 5 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001. Please visit www.labenskifuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for the Blake family.
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