Kelli Jean Blake (1965 - 2022)

Kelli Blake, 57, of Saco, passed away on March 10, 2022 at Maine Medical Center surrounded by her closest family.

Kelli was born on February 16, 1965, the daughter of Doreen and Donald Reny and spent most of her childhood on Sawyer Rd. in Scarborough.  Kelli graduated from Scarborough High School class of 1983 and went on to cosmetology school.  Kelli graduated cosmetology school from Pierre's Beauty Academy and pursued her career as a hairstylist bringing joy to all of her clients for over four decades.

Kelli married the father of her only son, Brent Blake.  They later divorced, yet remained friends and co-parented their son, Justin Blake together.  Justin married his wife Jill Santamore Blake (both of Saco) and birthed her two grandchildren Quinn and Emma Blake who were the pride and joy of Kelli's life.  Kelli lived for her family and spent multiple days every week together with her son, daughter in law, and her beloved grandchildren making lifelong memories together.

Kelli was known for her remarkable laugh which brought a smile to others faces, her undying love for her family, putting others ahead of herself, her kindness and compassion for all people no matter their circumstance, her ability to forgive and see the best in others, and her uncanny ability to bring happiness to others wherever she went.

Kelli was predeceased by her parents Doreen and Donald Reny, her brother Donnie and his wife Elaine Reny.

Kelli is survived by her son and daughter in law, Justin and Jill Blake, her two grandchildren Quinn and Emma Blake, her siblings and their partners, Joanne and Dana Howland, Billy Reny & Jodi Kandel, and Michelle Reny.  She leaves behind several nieces and nephews: Mickella Rosland, Natasha Williamson, Brandon Tanguay, Joey Tanguay, Kalyee Reny, Nicole Reny, Jay Johnson, Joey D'Andrea, Pammy Quigley, Tammy D'Andrea, and Carrie Burnam as well multiple aunts, uncles, and cousins who she loved dearly.

Visiting Hours will be from 4-7PM Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Cote Funeral Home Chapel, 87 James Street, Saco. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11AM Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Most Holy Trinity Church, 271 Main Street, Saco. Private burial will be at a later date. To view Kelli's memorial page or leave an online condolence, please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com

If family and friends desire, donations may be made in Kelli's name to the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 1 Mackworth Island, Falmouth, ME.  04105