M. K. Emma Rolfe
1922-2020
It is with deep sadness we announce the
peaceful passing of Mary Katherine Emma
Rolfe, age 97, of Amherst. Emma passed away
on Thursday, March 5, 2020 with family by her side at Gables
Lodge.
Born in Upper Aboujaghan, NB, she was a
daughter of the late Edward and Crescente (Bourque)
Cormier.
Emma was a member of the Holy Family
Parish, as well as the CWL. She enjoyed playing cards with
family and friends. A 5 generation family, she loved
spending time with everyone, especially her grandchildren, great and
great great grandchildren.
She will be sadly missed by her
daughters Kay (Earl) Carter, Point De Bute, NB, Lillian (Greg)
Goonella, Hartland, NB, Hilda (Don) Rayworth, Amherst, NS; sons Billy
(Debbie), Maccan, Joseph (Janet), Amherst; 10 grandchildren,
16 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; sisters Lydia
Landry, Sackville, Lillian (Fred) Bourque, Ontario, Mary Louise
Cormier, Ontario, Sarah Reynolds, Moncton, NB, Bella Melanson,
Cap-Pele, NB, several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by special friend
Corby Dowe, daughter Betty Rolfe; sons Gerald, Norman, Allan and Gill,
granddaughter Tammy, 3 brothers, Julien, Arstead and Joe; sister Doris
LeBlanc.
Arrangements are under the care and
direction of the Jones Family Funeral
Centre, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where
visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm on Friday, March 6, 2020, with
Parish Prayers taking place at 7:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be
celebrated on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 11 am, Deacon Howard Gotell
officiating. Burial will take place in the United Cemetery
in Parrsboro at a later date.
Emma’s family would like to extend
heartfelt thanks to everyone at Gables who helped care for her during
her stay there.
Those wishing to make a donation may do
so to the charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Emma’s online memorial at
www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre
Facebook Page.
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Death notice for the town of: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia