There will be a mass of Christian burial at Fountain Hill Cemetery in Deep River on Friday, April 26, at 11 a.m.
Patty was born in Middletown, Connecticut, on November 25, 1938, to Adeline and Patrick Vernale, who predecease her. She lived for most of her adult life in Chester, Connecticut, with her husband, Donald Blake Sr., and raised two children, Donald Blake Jr., and Sherry Lynn Ascare. She had four grandchildren, Matthew Blake, Emma Blake, Kristen Watson and Brian Watson.
She is survived by her husband, children and grandchildren, and by her brother, David Vernale, of Middletown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Patty’s name to Visiting Nurses—the Lower Valley, 61 Main Street, #5, Centerbrook, Connecticut 06409.