LIMINGTON- Anna Louise Blake, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Limington on Jan. 11, 2016.
She was born in Hollis on Feb. 7, 1933, a daughter of the late Donald and Sarah (Tyler) Hanson.
After graduating from Hollis High School, Anna went on to work for GE in Limerick, as a clerk for the Limington Post Office, and as an inspector for Fairchild Semiconductor. Later she sold Avon and worked as a home-care assistant.
One of Anna's greatest passions was attending the sporting events of her children and grandchildren. In earlier years, she was the basketball coach at Limington Academy.
Anna was the secretary for 33 years for the Limington Crankers Snowmobile Club, a longtime member and Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Hollis 50+ Club, and a lifetime member of the Bonny Eagle Boosters.
She is predeceased by her husband- Stanley “Stub” Blake who she married in 1950; siblings- Gertrude Harmon, Nellie “Sis” Colello, Susan Spiller, Goodwin Hanson and Bart Hanson; and a grandchild- Michelle Blake.
Anna is survived by her children- Stanley “Pubby” Blake Jr. and his wife Martha of Limington, Jennifer Gammon of Jacksonville, FL, and Donald Blake and his wife Debbie of Limington; siblings- Jean Mooers, Ruthie Jones, and Donald Hanson; nine grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
Visiting hours will be on Monday, Jan. 18 from 4-7 PM at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 498 Long Plains Road, (Rt. 22) in Buxton. At 7 PM, An Order of the Eastern Star Service and a funeral service will follow at the funeral home. Burial will be in the spring at Limington Village Cemetery. Online condolence messages can be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, 51 US Rt. 1, Scarborough, Maine 04074.