April 3, 1937 – February 12, 2024
David K. Blake, 86, of Norton, MA, formerly of Reading, MA, passed away on February 12, 2024.
David graduated from Greenfield High School in 1955 and joined the United States Army, serving from July 1, 1955, to June 30, 1958, and in Reserve until May 1963. He was stationed in Korea during those 3 years. He received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from University of Massachusetts and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University before going to work for Metcalf and Eddy. He spent the majority of his professional career at Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc. and was proud of his work. He contributed to the profession through membership and leadership of industry associations, including the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC of MA, President, 1980-1981 and Life Fellow), New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA, President, 1982), and New England Water Pollution Control Association (President). David also contributed to his community: he was a proud member of the Good Samaritan Lodge of Masons A.F. & A.M. #358 in Reading as well as a member of the Board of Directors of Reading Cooperative Bank.
David was born in Greenfield, MA in 1937 to the late Vena (Dewey) and Charles S. Blake. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Catherine L. (Wade) Blake, 1989; his brother, Charles S. Blake, 2013; and his Sister-in-Law, Marian (Hubbard) Blake (2017). David was a proud father to David K. Blake, Jr. and his wife Marylou, Stephen A. Blake and his wife Colleen, and Amy C. Blake-Baldwin and her husband Jason. He is the loving grandfather of his five grandchildren, Connor, Brianna, Elizabeth, Diana, and Laura, and three great-grandchildren, Liv, Blakely, and Austin. Caring brother to Richard D. and his wife Jeanne M. (Mango) Blake, and Linda B. (Blake) and her husband Delma A. Smith. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
There will not be visiting hours. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 95 Woburn St., Reading, MA on May 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Burial with military honors and Mason’s Ceremony will follow at Forest Glen Cemetery in Reading.
In lieu of flowers, donations to your choice of The American Cancer Society, The Glaucoma Research Foundation, or the Lewy Body Dementia Association would be greatly appreciated.
