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Obituary

John F. L. Blaker, Jr.
Bristol Township Resident

John F. L. Blaker, Jr., age 74, of Bristol Township, died Monday, July 9, 2007 at Lower Bucks Hospital, Bristol Township.  Born in Philadelphia, he has been a Bucks County resident for the past 63 years.  He was employed as a tree trimmer with Asplundh Tree Co., retiring after many years of service.  Mr. Blaker was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving in the Korean War.  He was an avid racquetball player, loved archery and gardening and spending time with his grandchildren.   

He is survived by his beloved wife, Dolores Gabriel Blaker, his children, John Blaker, III, Lillian, Jesse Blaker (Donna), Debbie Herbst (Ned), Brenda Zito (Tom) and Vicki Martindell (Chris), 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 1 sister, Dorothy Lodge.  

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Friday, July 13, 2007, 12Noon at the Wade Funeral Home, 1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Boro.  Interment, private.  Friends may call Friday morning 10-12Noon at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1 Plymouth Meeting, Ste 520, Plymouth Meeting, Pa  19462. www.wadefh.com