Geraldine “Deanie” Blake, 91, passed away peacefully on Jan. 26 at St. Andrews Village, Boothbay Harbor.
She was born to Gerald Pinkham and Hazel (Clifford), the second oldest of 15 children and named after her father, and nicknamed “Deanie.”
One day in her teens, she was down on the wharf and a boy poked her heel with a knife, she chased after him and in the process, bumped into a young, handsome, good natured man, Harvey. It was love at first sight. They were married on March 25, 1944 and spent 65 wonderful years until his passing. Together they raised three amazing daughters: Carol, Cathy and Barbara.
Geraldine worked as a housekeeper in several of the local motels. Her life story is best summarized by one word: Family. She loved them all, and enjoyed every minute she spent with them. She enjoyed Sunday rides, picnics, and attending family reunions. She and Harvey loved to dance, and would attend dances wherever they could find one. She played card games and listened to music, especially upbeat 1950s style. She was very active in the Boothbay Harbor Methodist Church and was a part of the Susannahs, the cooking group of church women. She and Harvey would argue over who was the best cook, him or her. A special memory includes a trip to Disney World she and Harvey took, where she visited the Haunted Mansion she had always wanted to see. She always had a smile to share and was always grateful for her caring and generous family.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harvey; daughter, Carol Blake Orne; grandson, Michael Orne; and son-in-law, Russell Colby.
Geraldine is survived by daughters, Cathy (Gary) Blake of Boothbay, and Barbara Colby of Boothbay Harbor; grandchildren, Lisa (Richard) Hallinan, Teresa Bryer, Tyler (Lynn) Blake, and Amy (Dusty) Goodwin; many great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Sandra Barter, Dilys Washburn, and Roberta Chubbuck; brothers, Larry Pinkham, Darryl Pinkham, and Gary Pinkham; and beloved cat, Tabby.
A celebration of Geraldine’s life will be held at a later date in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Deanie’s memory to Midcoast Humane, 190 Pleasant St., Brunswick, ME 04011; or Boothbay Harbor United Methodist Church, 81 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538.
To extend online condolences, please visit hallfuneralhomes.com.
Hall’s of Boothbay has care of the arrangements.
