Alderville First Nation Community Centre
8913 Cty. Rd. 45, Roseneath, ON K0K 2X0,
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It is with heavy hearts the family of Melville Blaker announce his passing on January 9, 2025. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Olive Blaker and eldest brother Aubrey (Jane) Blaker. Mel will be greatly missed by his life long wife, partner Linda Manton of 41 years. He will be missed by his siblings Audrey Winn, Murray Blaker and Alda (Bob) Staples, also many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.
Mel and Linda have enjoyed living in Alderville First Nation and have participated in many community events. Mel will be greatly missed by his community of Alderville First Nation.
From a young age Mel had a great love for music. He played the trumpet in the Cobourg Kiltie Band for a few years along with other various bands. Mel also played piano. He loved entertaining, playing for private parties and dances throughout the years. He learned to play the drums and played for the Doney Del Fiddlers. He also played with The Potters, Berts Combo, Doney Del Fiddlers and many more over the years.
If desired, a donation in memory of Mel may be made to a charity of your choice.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday January 19th, at 11:00am at the Alderville Community Centre, 8913 County Road 45, Alderville First Nation.
Rest in Peace Mel, had a lot of good times working together at the old Cobourg Hospital. I can still hear you and your daily greeting of Old Buddy, old pal old Friend of mine, when ever we met up. A lot of good laughs we shared. My thoughts are with you Linda and the rest of the Blaker family.
So sorry to hear about Mel’s passing, he was always such a friendly guy and I’m sure will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. R I P. Mel!
Linda and the Blaker families. Mel was an offhand person that did not boast his musical talent was respected by many and loved by all. We spoke with Mel at the Cobourg Clinic 2 weeks ago Sorry for your loss.
Our heartfelt condolences to Linda and the Blaker Family. Cuzzin Mel loved his community and attending all the events. He was a fine musician and I remember even in the city Mel would stop by with his horn and play tunes with dad and company. This tradition carried on with our own family reunions. R.I.P Mel
Dear Linda, I am so sorry to hear if Mel's passing. We loved his performances at Baltimore United Church. He was a warm and giving person.
Linda and all of Mel's family our condolences on his passing.
Dear Linda I’m so sorry to hear about Mel. He was such a breath of fresh air at the old hospital, always pleasant and good natured to both staff and patients. What joy he brought to those on 3rd floor when he played their favourite tunes on the piano during meal times. He will always be remembered with fondness. My sincere condolences to you and to his family….Lynda Oliver
Sorry to hear of Mel's passing. Linda, you will really miss him. We enjoyed his musical talent often. Neil and Brenda Manley
Our sincere condolences to Linda and the Blaker family. Mel’s outgoing friendliness and musical talents will certainly be missed in the community .
My condolences to Linda and all the family. Mel was such a kind man with such a musical talent that he shared with so many. For many years he volunteered to entertain at local long term care homes where I worked. The day was always brighter on the days he and Linda came in. RIP Mel, thank you for all the great memories.
Linda and Family: Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mel. I always enjoyed our chats, reminiscing about High School days, and mutual friends. I will miss our friendly encounters. He was a lovely gentleman.
Aunt Audrey, so very sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Mel. May your memories stay vibrant in your heart. Hugs
To Linda and the Blaker family: Please accept my sympathies on the passing of Mel. He was a humble and gentle person with amazing musical talents that he gave so generously to the community. I can remember Mel once chording the piano with his left hand and at the same time the trumpet with his right hand and the drum and a cymbal with his feet. What a talent he had. I had the pleasure of performing with Mel with the Donegal Fiddlers and more recently with the Stonehill Fiddlers. I am honoured that we shared a friendship. Rest in peace Mel.
I am so very sorry to hear of Mel's passing , he and my late husband Richard were friends. My condolences to his wife and all his family. Rest in peace Mel
I am so sorry for your loss Linda and all the family. Mel played in Dad’s band years ago and Dad always spoke highly of Mel and amazed at his talent
Dear Linda, Audrey, Murray, Alda and family. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of such a gentle soul. We go back a long way and have lots of memories of times together. Always a smile, hug & chat usually at Tim Horton’s. Hugs to all. Barry & Therese(Guiry) May
My condolences to the Blaker family. The music world has lost a real talent.
Our heartfelt and sincere condolences Linda, and all Mel’s family. We are heartbroken to hear of Mel’s passing, but know that heaven has gained the most incredibly talented entertainer joke, teller, happy, go lucky, sincere, heartfelt gentlemen thank you Mel, for being such a dear friend to our family and such an incredible human being thank you for all the entertaining you did in our community and all the help you gave to our community rest easy now my friend it is so well deserved with so much love and respect the all the Doucette family❤️
Such sad news. Mel and I had performed many times decades ago at the Blood Donor Clinic in Cobourg. He was just so much fun to be with. My deepest sympathies.
Linda and FAMILY I talked to Mel a couple of weeks ago,, for the first time in many years. He was so happy with his farm, and family. I'm so sorry for your loss, he will definitely be missed