Geoffrey Thomas Blake

Exeter – Geoffrey Thomas Blake, 78, of Exeter, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Epsom Health and Rehabilitation Center. Geoffrey was born in Kittery, ME, on June 21, 1947, the son of the late Roger N. and Virginia J. (Carr) Blake. He shared 34 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Joan (Mathews) Blake, until her passing in 2018. Raised in Hampton, Geoffrey attended Hampton schools and was a graduate of Winnacunnet High School, Class of 1965. He later settled in Exeter, where he built his life and raised his family. In the early 1970s, Geoffrey began his career as a silversmith with Old Newbury Crafters in Amesbury, MA. Over the course of more than 50 years, he perfected his craft and became their final smith before his retirement in September 2022. His work was his passion, and he took pride not only in creating beautiful pieces but also in helping family and friends care for their silver throughout the years. In addition, Geoffrey held several other jobs over his lifetime including working as a chauffeur for Great Bay Limousine in Portsmouth. Beyond his work, Geoffrey was deeply involved in his hobbies and community. He served as past president of the New England Chapter of the Hudson Car Club, where he delighted in sharing his love of classic cars—especially his prized 1950 Hudson Pacemaker. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping, hiking, and canoeing and participating in Boy Scout activities with his son Eric. Summers often meant adventures with his son, spending a special camping weekend together in a new destination each year. Geoffrey and Joan also shared a lifelong love of animals, welcoming many cherished companions into their home. A man of faith, he was a member of Greenland United Methodist Church. He will be remembered as a quiet and soft-spoken man who was deeply devoted to his family, passionate about the things he loved, and always selfless in his care for others. Surviving family members include his son, Eric Blake, and his wife, Liana, of Manchester; his grandson, Carmelo; his brothers Roger N. Blake of Orlando, FL and Roderick W. Blake and wife, Kathleen of Dover, NH, along with numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Geoffrey was predeceased by his siblings Elbridge Blake, Deborah Blake Kirwan, Allaire Blake Nownes, Ben-Carr Blake, Sandra Blake, Rosalie Blake and Randel Blake. Visiting hours will be from 10 am-12 pm on Friday, September 5, 2025 at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Services will be at 12pm in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the High Street Cemetery, Hampton..

Geoffrey Thomas Blake

June 21, 1947 - August 24, 2025