25 April 1939 - 29 June 2025
Tribute
… In loving memory of …. Des Blake …
Late of Skennars Head, formerly of Goulburn.
Passed away surrounded by family
On Sunday 29 June, aged 86 years.
Dearly loved husband of Jenny.
Loved father of Kathy, Soosan (dec.), Bernadette and Michael.
Cherished Granddad to 10 grandchildren
and Great-granddad to 3 Great-grandchildren.
A life well lived.
Funeral Details
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Des’s Funeral Service to be held at
The Richmond Chapel – Parkview Funeral Home, Ballina
on Friday 4th July, commencing at 1:00pm
This service will be livestreamed. Please see Event below to watch the livestream.
Parkview – Ballina
21 Kalinga Street
Ballina NSW 2478
Date: Fri, 4 July 2025
Time: 1:00 pm
Time: 1:00 pm
8 replies on “BLAKE, Desmond Michael”
We were so sorry to hear of Des’ passing.
His unwavering loyalty and dedication to the foundation of the Myall Creek Massacre Memorial and his sustained commitment to ‘truth telling in history’ and a reconciled, just and equitable Australia were tremendous. He held a very important role in the telling and understanding of Myall Creek Massacre reconciliation journey.
He also always had a huge smile and a kind [or funny] word for everyone.
Our thoughts are with Jenny and their family. Des will be truly and deeply missed.
Jo Miller
Friends of Myall Creek Memorial
We were so sorry to hear of Des’ passing.
His unwavering loyalty and dedication to the foundation of the Myall Creek Massacre Memorial and his sustained commitment to ‘truth telling in history’ and a reconciled, just and equitable Australia were tremendous. He held a very important role in the telling and understanding of Myall Creek Massacre reconciliation journey.
He also always had a huge smile and a kind [or funny] word for everyone.
Our thoughts are with Jenny and their family. Des will be truly and deeply missed.
Jo Miller
Friends of Myall Creek Memorial
Sending you all my love, sympathy and support. It was always lovely to catch up. May God Bless you all and may Des rest well in Heaven. x
Thank you for such a beautiful celebration of Uncle Des. So blessed to share this service., with mum singing as well Well spoken Michael, a true tribute. everyone did so well.
Uncle Des would be so proud. I will aways remember him as strong yet gentle man.Sending lots love. Beverley
Thank you so much. Jenny
Thanks Jeanette, love Jenny xx
Thank you Bev, love Jenny xx
I had the privilege of working under Des as his 2ic at CBA Raymond Terrace 1984/85. Saddened to learn of his death.
A very supportive and progressive Manager who stood up to the hierarchy.
Two of the best years of my career.
Condolences to Jenny and family