THERE is a great sense of sadness in Letterkenny this weekend as news spread of the recent death of Raymond Blake.

The well-known local publican and sportsman passed away in Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday morning, aged just 56. He was diagnosed with cancer only six weeks ago.

 

Announcing his death on the club’s website, St Eunan’s GAA PRO, Jonathan Foley confirmed: “I write this with a heavy heart to inform of the sad passing of Raymond Blake this morning. A devoted clubman, who was always highly regarded for his many years of service to the club as a player, a coach and a long term sponsor. More than that, he was a family member to a number of our members as well as being a great friend to so many more. 

 

“As a club and a community, we would also like to express our most genuine and sincere sympathies to Raymond’s family, friends and loved ones. A great character like him is going to be sorely missed, but he will undoubtedly live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.” 

 

See Monday’s Donegal News for more.