D. Blake Procunier
Died: December 10, 2008 | Place: London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital
Obituary
PROCUNIER: D. Blake
It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that the family of D. Blake Procunier, of London announces his passing on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at London Health Sciences Centre, Critical Care Trauma Centre, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband and best friend to Audrey (Willison) Procunier for over 52 years. Dear father of Nancy Dodd and her husband Joel, Steven Procunier, and Linda Marziali and her husband Mike. Proud grandfather of Mallory Procunier, Matthew Procunier, Bryan Dodd, Brendan Dodd and Noah Marziali. Brother of Gordon Procunier and his wife Sylvia. Brother-in-law of Marion and Claude Curtis, Clare Brooks and Freda Strillioff. Missed by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Eva and Elmer Procunier, infant brother Russell, mother and father-in-law Mabel and Fred Willison, sister-in-law Bea Brooks, brother-in-law Al Strillioff and special cousin Wayne Shackleton. Blake worked as a Snap-On Tools Dealer in the London and surrounding area for over forty years. He was a member of Oakridge Lodge No.708 A.F. & A.M., London Lodge of Perfection, Rose Croix Chapter, Moore Sovereign Consistory and a member of Mocha Temple serving on the Directors’ staff. Blake was a founding member of Mount Zion United Church and a member of the official board. The family will receive friends at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London from 2 – 4pm and 7 – 9pm on Sunday, December 14th. A Masonic service under the auspices of Oakridge Lodge No. 708 A.F.& A.M. will be held at the funeral home at 4:00p.m. A celebration of life service will be held at Mount Zion United Church, 471 Ridgewood Crescent, London, on Monday, December 15th, at 11:00 am with Reverend Christian Kraatz officiating. Interment Dorchester Union Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Mount Zion United Church Memorial Fund, 471 Ridgewood Crescent, London, ON N6J 2H6 or London Health Sciences Foundation, (Critical Care Trauma Centre), 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Neil Parry and the C.C.T.C. staff for their compassion and care. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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Audrey and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and always. I’d think of Blake often especially while I work on Sunday mornings. I know Blake will always be watching over you all.
Love
Susie
We have lost a wonderful neighbour and friend. Blake was the true definition of a gentleman and we will miss him very much. When our daughter was very young, she would call Blake and Audrey “Blank and Oogie”. He was always more than happy to buy whatever school or Girl Guide fundraiser item she was at the door with. Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Audrey,Nancy, Linda and Steve.
We just wanted to share our sympathies and say how much we have missed you both. We truly will miss seeing his smiling face – Mr. Procunier was one of those gentleman who was a joy to serve and always treated us so wonderfully here at the library. We are sorry for your loss.
The staff at Westmount
Audrey and Nancy,
I am sorry to hear of your loss – he was a wonderful man and deserved more years here with us all. The Lord’s will is served in his going but, I believe, they are never gone because they stay in our hearts and minds forever. I hope you can find peace at this time.
Karen Sealy and family
Our hearts and prayers are with Audrey and family.
Blake was a special person in my life as he was for many others. He will be missed.
Pam
I also knew Blake and will miss him- we knew each other for just a short time but became friends.
Earl
Audrey and Family: Our deepest sympathy to you Audrey and all the family. Blake was a wonderful neighbour and a dear friend for more than 50 years.We shared many happy times together. He has left us much too soon and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts are with you all and we share your sorrow. Dave and Marg Krowchuk
Audrey and family
I was deeply saddened to hear about Blake’s passing….He was truly a kind gentleman and a wonderful person
My thoughts are with you all
Helen Whitten
Dear Audrey –
We were very sorry to read in the paper of Blake’s passing.
Thinking of you and your family at this very sad and difficult time and send our sincere and heartfelt sympathy.
Fred & Shirley
It is with sadness that we learn of Blake’s passing from Karen schnarr at Miller Lake. We are neighbours at Miller Lake and had many conversations with Blake as we would be out walking and often stopped to chat with Blake. We missed seeing him up this past summer and we were saddened to hear of his medical challenges that kept him the critical care unit in London. We will miss his kind ways and friendly nature. I know you will miss him Audrey as will your children. It is such a tough time of year to suffer such a loss. Know that you are in our thoughts, prayers as you travel this grief journey. May your faith give you the comfort, strength, and peace to go through this time. Thinking of you. Bill and Mary Jane Schenkel
We are saddened by the news of Blake’s passing. It has been many years (47) since Blake was a member of our Wedding Party. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Audrey.
Ruth & Bill
Dearest Audrey, Nancy, Steve and Linda:
It is with great sadness that we learned of Blake’s passing.His love and his commitment to you Audrey and all your family,his love of life,his friends and neighbours will be sorely missed by all of us.Take comfort in the fact that he is now at Home and at Peace with his Lord.Our deepest sympathy to you, Soph & Ron
Audrey,Nancy,Steven,Linda, and Families
Our thoughts go out to you at this sad time.The world has lost a very special person with the loss of Blake.Arnold had called me with the news as I am with Mom in Leamington.Mom and I are thinking of you and wish we could be there. With friendship and love, June and Lynn.
I’ll always remember Blake fondly.
He used to call me speed bump.
Those of you from church know why.
There will be a huge hole in our, church family now.
God bless you Blake.
Love,
Speed bump
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How sorry we are to hear of the passing of Blake. He was a lovely man and we have fond memories of him at the cottage at Miller Lake with the Waddells.
I remember when I first became an apprentice mechanic in 1972 working at Millson BP downtown. Blake was my first tool man. I appreciated his down to earth, realistic approach to young guys entering the trade. He never ‘over sold’ me or let me get into too much debt. He was very supportive of my involvement with Sing Out London at the time. Blake was always interested in me much than he was in selling me tools. I appreciated that. Now I’m a high school auto shop teacher, and I have a great appreciation for the level of service Blake gave his customers. He was one of a kind and he will be missed.
I knew Mr Procunier mostly when I was a child, and growing up as a neighbour I always appreciated him and found him to be an interesting, honorable and pleasant fellow. I always remember him coming home in the evening with his Snap On Truck, and his dutiful wife having to pull out the car to allow the Truck to park at the front of the driveway. He was always nice to us kids in the neighborhood and was real handy at making a skating rink in his backyard for us to use. I know he touched many lives, and am sure he will be greatly missed. Mrs. Procunier, Steve & Nancy, I will pray that God will comfort you at this time and in the future, and that you will truly sense the Presence of Jesus, and the Great Comforter, His Spirit, as you seek and call out to Him; both now and in the future. Please be assured, God in His great compassion knows and counts your every tear. Psalms 56:8
I’m glad I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Blake Procunier
PSI
Rev.22:12 & 20
I knew Mr Procunier mostly when I was a child, and growing up as a neighbour I always appreciated him and found him to be an interesting, honorable and pleasant fellow. I always remember him coming home in the evening with his Snap On Truck, and his dutiful wife having to pull out the car to allow the Truck to park at the front of the driveway. He was always nice to us kids in the neighborhood and was real handy at making a skating rink in his backyard for us to use. I know he touched many lives, and am sure he will be greatly missed. Mrs. Procunier, Steve & Nancy, I will pray that God will comfort you at this time and in the future, and that you will truly sense the Presence of Jesus, and the Great Comforter, His Spirit, as you seek and call out to Him; both now and in the future. Please be assured, God in His great compassion knows and counts your every tear. Psalms 56:8
I’m glad I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Blake Procunier
PSI
Rev.22:12 & 20
Dear Audrey and Family:
I was just so sorry to read about Blake’s passing. My late father, Jules Meunier, held Blake in high esteem and always spoke very highly of him. On behalf of my family, especially my late father, I extend to the Procunier family our sincere condolences.
Marie Meunier Solomon
Audrey, Nancy, Steven, Linda
I cannot know the pain, the sadness & the lonliness that you feel right now – but Christ does. I cannot know the immense love that you have all shared together, but I trust that you will always have these memories alive in your hearts. Our God is bigger than we can imagine – I pray that during this incredibly challenging time that He will comfort & encourage you like never before.
With Much Love
Kim Deveney ( Meyers )