Diane M. Emerson (1946-2012)
AUBURN - Diane M. Emerson, 66, of Farmington passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn.
Diane M. Emerson
She was born in Augusta on April 5, 1946 the daughter of Leonel J. and Loretta P. (Oullette) Gervais. She was educated in the schools of Augusta. Diane married James Emerson in 1961 and they raised seven children. She was a graduate of University of Maine at Farmington. Over the years she tutored adults, worked at Forsters Mfg., and worked as a home care provider for the remainder of her career.
She was a member of The Church of the Nazarene, The Red Hat Society, and she was proud to receive the honor of "Mother of the Year" from The Emblem Club back in the early 1990s. Diane enjoyed crafts, especially scrapbooking, gardening and reading, and everyone else enjoyed her baking.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jim; two daughters, Loriann Crockett and her husband Larone of Strong, Dawn Welch and her husband Rodney "Buddy" of Woodstock; five sons, Peter and his wife Penny of Starks, Shawn and his wife Karen of Norway, Troy and his wife Beth of Texas, Jamie and his wife Dayna of Bangor, and Dale of Thomaston; 29 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Paullette and Julie; her brother Glen; her step mother Glenna; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a sister-in-law Barbara Gervais.
She was predeceased by her parents, a granddaughter Rhiannon, and her brother Henry.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 16, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Adams~McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 11 am at Living Waters Assembly of God 549 Wilton Rd., Farmington. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Farmington.
Those wishing may make donations in Diane's memory to the Farmington Falls Church of the Nazarene 173 Croswell Road Farmington Falls, ME 04940. Condolences may be sent for the family at www.adamsmcfarlane.com
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God bless you Diane, rest in peace you earned it..thanks for the amazing care you gave Beth. Jim my prayers are with you.
RIP Diane, Jim my prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything please call. I am so sorry for your lost.
So very sorry to hear about Diane. She was a great person. Loved to set and talk with Diane, she always told how special family was to her. She had a lot of love in her heart for all she met...I will never forget her.
My thoughts and prayers to Jim and his family. My heart is broke, we all have lost a great friend!
We are so sorry for your loss. Diane will be missed, not only by her family, but by her community as well. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Leland & Becky
So sorry for your loss.She will be missed by so many.
So sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Matt & Becky
enjoyed working with Diane at Forsters. Really enjoyed Diane at B&B Scrapbooking. She will be missed, but the memories will still be there. God be with the family and friends at this time. Becky & Glenn
I had the privilege of working in the Emerson's home many years ago as a Home Health Aide to one of their "children". I will always remember admiring Diane's sense of family and the ability to treat all those in her home as such. Those who were in her and Jim's care were truly blessed and impeccably cared for. My thoughts and prayers go out to Diane's family and all those who were lucky to have them look after them.
I will miss her very much she has been a friend for a long time. She was always their for me and I will miss her. She will be in my thoughts all the time.
Jim and family - Our thoughts and prayers will be for you
Love you all
Clint and Linda
Such a special lady who will be missed by many. My heart goes out to the family especially Jim. One day at a time !!
You were such a great friend. I learned so much from you about hoe to care for those who needed us in their lives. Marveled how you made each of your grandchildren feel so special..and the laughs we shared over stupid paperwork that was always "required". <3 I will miss you greatly. You are an amazing friend.
Dianne was a wonderful mom and a caring member of the community. Her children were always polite , well intentioned, and full of energy. She will be missed by many.
Dianne was a soft , open soul whom I have known many years. The empty spot she has left , will surely be filled with star light. My thoughts are with all family members.