BRISTOL — Norman T. Blake, 57, died Sunday morning, Dec. 20, 2020, at Porter Medical Center.
He was born April 14, 1963, in Nashua, N.H., the son of Francis and Ruth (Clark) Blake.
Norman was a graduate of Middlebury Union High School, class of 1982
He married Michelle Goodchild.
Norman was a dairy farmer, retiring due to ill health. He enjoyed demo derbies, N.A.S.C.A.R., and spending time with his wife and family.
Norman was an easygoing spirit who loved life and to make people laugh. He was quick to help anybody that needed a hand.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle Hughes Blake of Bristol; by his daughters, Kelly Call (Timothy) of Brattleboro, Jennifer Armstrong (Mo) of Salisbury, Carrie Wright (Adam) of Berne, N.Y., and Christine Stolz (Sean) of Bristol; by his stepchildren, Thomas Hughes of Bristol, Andrew Hughes of Spofford, N.H., and Jennifer Hughes of Bristol; by his siblings, Brian Blake, Darlene Field, Kathy Griffin, Bonnie Litchfield, Charlene Blake and Sherry Bell; and by his 10 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents.
Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, Dec. 26, from 2-4 p.m. at the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, located at 117 South Main Street, Middlebury, Vt. COVID-19 restrictions apply. Please wear a mask.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105, or the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Processing Center, PO Box 863765, Orlando, FL 32886
Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at sandersonfuneralservice.com.◊