Alden Blake

The Reverend Alden H. Blake, former minister of the Waquoit Congregational Church, died on May 2 in Concord, New Hampshire. He was 85.

The son of Wendell and Ruth Blake, Mr. Alden graduated from Taunton High School with high honors before earning degrees from Bates College and Andover Newton Theological School, where he earned his master’s degree in divinity. He was ordained in 1965.

He served congregations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Dakota and Ohio.

While following his faith and ministering to others was his calling and career, his favorite hobbies included photography, tending to a tropical fish tank, running five miles every day and spending time with his family in the White Mountains.

Mr. Blake leaves his wife of 50 years, Carol-Ann Blake of Concord, New Hampshire; their children, Edward Blake, Sarah Carrillo and Abby Turpin; two grandchildren; one step-grandchild; one great-grandson; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother, David Blake.

A service will be held on Thursday, May 18, at 2 PM at East Congregational Church in Concord, New Hampshire.