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Edith Edna Baird Blake

Birth	:	5 Aug 1922 Saint Albans, Somerset County, Maine, USA
Death	:	2 Jul 2017 Readfield, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
Burial	:	Sunset View Cemetery, Norridgewock, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.7052994, -69.8181000
Description	:	NORRIDGEWOCK and Readfield - Edith Baird Blake, 94, died on July 2, 2017, at the Balsam House in Readfield, where she had been living since Jan. 30, 2014. Prior to that, Edith had been a resident of Norridgewock since she was 4 years old. Edith was born Aug. 5, 1922, the daughter of Carl and Ella Robinson Baird. She was educated in Norridgewock schools and graduated salutatorian from Norridgewock High School, Class of 1939. She spent one year at Eastern Maine General training to become a nurse. In addition, Edith worked in the Norridgewock Town Office, first as... Read More	NORRIDGEWOCK and Readfield - Edith Baird Blake, 94, died on July 2, 2017, at the Balsam House in Readfield, where she had been living since Jan. 30, 2014. Prior to that, Edith had been a resident of Norridgewock since she was 4 years old. Edith was born Aug. 5, 1922, the daughter of Carl and Ella Robinson Baird. She was educated in Norridgewock schools and graduated salutatorian from Norridgewock High School, Class of 1939. She spent one year at Eastern Maine General training to become a nurse. In addition, Edith worked in the Norridgewock Town Office, first as a clerk under Mr. Bernal Allen, and then under Town Managers Arland Wing, Clement Mayo and Linwood Porter. From March 1951 until May 1954, Edith served as town manager, road commissioner, tax collector and overseer of the poor, as well as in the elected offices of town clerk and town treasurer. After her term with the town of Norridgewock, she worked at Norwock Shoe and for Mosher Insurance Agency. Edith was one of the founders of the Mary Holland School for the mentally handicapped. She was instrumental in getting the Lorna Dill Center in Skowhegan to open its doors for handicapped children and adults. She volunteered for over 30 years, two or more days a week, at the thrift store in Skowhegan which supports the Dill Center. Edith was predeceased by her husband Ralph Blake in 2003, her son Bruce Blake in 2014, her daughter-in-law Donna Quinn Blake in 2014, and a daughter, Diane Blake, in 2016. Edith is survived by daughter Donna Blake Mickewich, son-in-law Thomas; brothers Clyde Baird, Maynard Baird and wife Ruth, Linwood Baird and wife Sara, and sister-in-law Beverly Baird Cauley; grandchildren Timothy Blake and wife Heidi, Janna Blake Mellon and husband Michael, and Melissa Mickewich Emerson and husband Ronald; and great-grandchildren Jasper and Liam Blake, Haley, Hannah and Hayden Mellon, and Ryan Emerson. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the owners and staff at the Balsam House for the friendly, compassionate care they provided Edith. There will be no viewing hours. A graveside service will be held at the Sunset View Cemetery, Mercer Road (Route 2), Norridgewock. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart and Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial donations to Maine Special Olympics, 125 John Roberts Road #19, South Portland, ME 04106, or Norridgewock Historical Society, P.O. Box 903, Norridgewock, ME 04957 (Central Maine Newspapers 7/7/2017) Married Ralph Blake April 12, 1941 in Bradford, Florida.

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Edith Edna Baird Blake's memorial is located at: Sunset View Cemetery, Norridgewock, Somerset County, USA.
When did Edith Edna Baird Blake death?
Edith Edna Baird Blake death on 2 Jul 2017 in Readfield, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
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Latitude: 44.7052994
Longitude: -69.8181000

Family Members:

Parent

Carl Alfred Baird

(1899 - 1983)

Ella Henrietta Robinson Baird

(1900 - 1995)

Spouse

Ralph Gordon Blake

(1917 - 2003)

Siblings

Harley Stuart Baird

(1921 - 1997)

Afton M. Baird

(1924 - 2006)

Freda Baird Dunlap

(1926 - 2010)

Chester Alton “Chet” Baird

(1929 - 1987)

Children

Bruce A. Blake

(1941 - 2014)

Bruce Allen Blake

(1941 - 2014)

Diane Judith Blake

(1955 - 2016)

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Coordinate: 44.7052994, -69.8181000

2. Riverview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7143320, -69.8024620

3. Wilder Hill Cemetery
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4. Old Oak Cemetery
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5. Williamson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7270100, -69.8594160

6. Cleaves Cemetery
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7. Gould Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6652985, -69.8142014

8. Winding Hill Cemetery
Norridgewock, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7441540, -69.8454580

9. Witham Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7185790, -69.8822170

10. Holbrook-Ingalls Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7125520, -69.8916610

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Coordinate: 44.6811485, -69.8861694

12. Longley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7641983, -69.8056030

13. Gray Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7050300, -69.9025800

14. Land of Rest Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7599983, -69.8619003

15. Larone Cemetery
Skowhegan, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6919050, -69.7242160

16. Oxbow Cemetery
Norridgewock, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7492200, -69.8954400

17. Smithfield Village Cemetery
Smithfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6339722, -69.8318481

18. Tupper-Williamson Cemetery
Starks, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7090600, -69.9241970

19. Watt Family Cemetery
Madison, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7770958, -69.8535937

20. Quimby - Melancon Cemetery
Starks, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7385780, -69.9161000

21. Saint Sebastian Cemetery
Madison, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7715470, -69.8845330

22. Stevens Cemetery
Smithfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6222000, -69.8133621

23. Margaret Chase Smith Library Grounds
Skowhegan, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7630520, -69.7307180

24. Mercer Village Cemetery
Mercer, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6770000, -69.9305500