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Blake wished to be remembered for how he lived, not how he left us.
A man who loved books and poetry, food and coffee, foraging and baking bread, Converse shoes and vintage clothing, vinyl albums and songs that lasted ten minutes. A frequent visitor of open mic nights at Bar de Courcelle, and the many record and book shops in Montreal.
Blake was an original hipster, a free spirit, and his mustache was legendary. Most important of all, Blake was tremendously loved by his family, friends, and colleagues in the food service industry. Blake was most proud of opening Bistro La Franquette in Montreal last November, known locally as the Chef and mastermind behind the restaurant’s bread.
Blake is the adored son of Renée Madden and her husband Craig Brady. Loved dearly by his sisters, Maya Hutcheson (Ryan), Claudia Hickerson (Travis Reid), Ava Hickerson and Kalista Brady. The proud uncle to Eloise and Hugh Hutcheson.
Blake will be greatly missed by his father, Andrew Hickerson, his partner Kelly Welton and her children.
Blake is the dear grandson of Susan Cochrane (Don predeceased), Ken and Marie Madden, James and Carol Hickerson, Kevin and Kate Brady.
A private family service will be held to honour Blake’s life and spirit.
Donations in Blake’s memory may be made to the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
I was so saddened hearing if the loss of Blake. I was a student teacher in his public school. Blake had a way, I enjoyed every minute I was fortunate to spend with him. Im very sorry to hear this news. Im terribly sorry for your loss. My prayers and sympathies are with his family and loved ones.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Andrew, Aunt Carol and Uncle Jim We are thinking about you at this very difficult time. So sorry to hear about your loss and we have you in our thoughts and prayers. Kelly Walsh
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Blake was an incredible young man, we will cherish memories of time spent with him in years past. We are keeping his family and friends in our prayers. Sending love to you all
Our deepest condolences to your families at this time of unfathomable loss. May your best memories and the support of your loved ones carry you through this difficult time.
My heart goes out to Kate and Kevin and the entire family on your loss. Sincere condolences and caring.
Renee and Andrew - our sincere condolences to each of you and your families. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Renee and family, please accept my condolences. May your favourite memories and stories be what you carry forward in the coming days.
Our condolences to you all. "Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy".-Unknown
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Renee & family; please accept our condolences. May your great memories of Blake bring you comfort, and ease your unimaginable pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care of each other during this difficult time. Theresa & Scott
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
We are so sorry to hear of Blake's passing. Such a shock. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ron & Lynne
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. We will cherish our memories of time spent with Blake over the years as the kids grew up together. Love and hugs to you all.
We are very sorry to hear of your great loss , our thoughts are with all of you at this time . Ross & Joan
Renee, Andrew, Maya, Claudia, Ava, Kalista, Susan, Jim & Carol Blake left so many cherished family memories.. May you find comfort in knowing that warm thoughts and prayers are with each of you
So sorry to hear about your loss. May Blake's soul rest in peace. Also may you find comfort in the fond memories of his life. God Bless Rob Majdell
Our condolences to everyone who knew and loved Blake. We only knew Blake as a young boy but even then we knew he would grow up to be a very fine man. Our hearts go out to his family and friends. What a tragic loss. Please know our thoughts are with you. Liz & Doug
Andrew, Kelly and family we are so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to all. Sue, Shilo, and Madison
Carol & Jim: So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this most difficult time.
We at La Jeunesse Choirs are sad to hear of your family's loss. We are thinking of you at this time and sending our loving thoughts. We will be making a donation in Blake's name to the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention. The board members and parents and children of La Jeunesse Choirs
Carol and Jim, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family.
Renee, Andrew and families, There are certainly no words to express the sorrow that Don and I feel for you with Blake’s passing. May memories of love and cherished moments help ease your pain. Take comfort in knowing that Blake has found peace.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
To Carol and Jim So very much sadness for people these last months. My heartfelt sympathies to you and all the family.
Carol and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Sincerely, Tom & CarolAnn (nee: Lougheed)
We are so very sorry to hear of Blake’s passing. Our sincere sympathy to the entire family with special thoughts for Jim and Carol Hickerson. Art and Nancy Dalgarno.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
My sincere condolences to your families. You will be kept in our thoughts and prayers. Sam and Debbie Wiggans
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Donna
Andrew, my condolences for your loss of one of your children. Ted Trela
Renee, Craig & family, We are so sorry to hear about Blake. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Blake was a kind man. I didn’t know him well but what I did know of him, I liked. I’m deeply saddened to hear if this tragedy and want to extend love and care to all his friends and family.
Our Most sincere Condolences to you Maya, and ALL your immediate and extended family. Jay and Sharron
Andrew, Kelly and family my deepest sympathies and condolences to you all during this very difficult time, may you all support one another through your loss and grief. I will continue to pray and support you all, from my family to yours sending my love.
Renée, Maya and families. I am so sorry for your heartache. Truly there are no words that can express our feelings and know that we hope Blake will be at Peace. Karen & Dale Hall
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Our condolences. Forever remembered, forever missed. Joe & Cindy
To Renee’ and to Andrew and all of your families, please know my heart is broken for you, for all of you, for the loss of Blake. I know all to well the numbness you are experiencing and although I may not have all the answers for you, I can promise that you have my support and my love to help you through this most brutal time in your lives. Rest well Blake, be at peace and live on in the hearts of your loving family and your family of friends. To Renee’ and to Andrew, if either of you need to talk, PLEASE feel free to contact me and I’ll be there for you! Love to you both, and to both of your families. ❤️❤️
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Dear Renee and Family: Our deepest condolences on your loss of Blake. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Blake was special to so many people. Sincerely, Joanne and John
Renee, our hearts go out to you and your family. Blake’s creative spirit and all of the loving memories will be with you always. Hold each other close. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this most difficult time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Andrew, Kelly and family ,I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Blake.Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Marie🙏
May you find peace in knowing, he is finally at peace. They never really leave us… when someone we love is called home, we don't lose them, we simply gain an angel we already know. My sincerest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find your peace. ODAAFT 🤍
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Susan, Renee and families. So sorry for your loss. Blake was loved by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely Ron and Linds
Andrew, Kelly and Family we are so very sorry for the loss of Blake. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sending you each all our love in this very sad time. The Cormier Crew.
Hick and Kelly I am so sorry My heart goes out to you And all your loved ones ❤️
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Renée and family, My heart goes out to you. May Blake rest in peace and may peace come to you. You will always have Blake's love, because your beautiful family shares it, in a special way, with one another; and because of that, it shines out and reaches the rest of us. Monica Madden
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Blake. I have memories of you lovingly talking about Blake coming home to make the family an incredible meal or you driving to Montreal to see him in his element. Renee, we are thinking of you and your entire family and hoping that your memories are holding you and everyone who loved your boy up during this most difficult time. Sent with love, Tracey, Shawn, Ben & Ethan
Our condolences to Andrew and family. May God give you the strength you need during this difficult time. RIP Blake!
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Renée and family…our hearts break for you and the unimaginable pain that you are all feeling…you are in our thoughts and prayers…please take care of one another…Isabelle and George
Andrew, Kelly & family, I’m so sorry for your loss! Sending my deepest condolences, thoughts & prayers to you all at this difficult time! 🙏 Tracey
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Renee and family Sending you all strength and love. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. A donation was made in memory of Blake.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
A donation was made to honour Blake & to build in supports for others who are in such pain. Such a difficult loss for you, Renee, Craig, and Blake’s sisters and their families. You will miss him just know he will always be with you.
Andrew, Kelly & Families My deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy. So very sorry to hear about your tragic loss of your loving son Deb Craig
Kelly & Andrew and family: I am so sorry for your loss.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
I am so very sorry to hear of Blake's passing. You're all in my thoughts and in my heart.
Andrew and Kelly, and all family and friends, we are deeply sorry to hear of Blake’s passing and we send you all of our love and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained an angel for sure. RIP Blake!! God bless you!!
Dear Susan, Renee & Family: Our condolences to you and the Family. So sorry for your loss.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
To Carol and Jim. So sad to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you. Nancy Linton