Obituary for Rolande Emerson | Wilson Funeral Home, Gray, ME
- Date Of Birth: April 2, 1934
- Date Of Death: March 24, 2015
- State: Maine
Gray-Rolande Blanche Emerson, 80, died March 24, 2015. Born in Biddeford the daughter of Christabelle and Edward Gagnon.
On her 8th grade graduation her parents surprised her with a row boat made by their good friend George Cote, which she treasured for many years. She enjoyed many wonderful summers in that little row boat on the Saco River.
Rolande married Eliot L. Emerson on December 22, 1951. They purchased the Old West Gray School House which became their family home for 57 years. Rolande and Eliot met when they were in the Civil Air Patrol and married shortly there after. Later they became members of the American Legion where they met many wonderful people. Little Sebago Lake was their favorite place to entertain the family with boating, fishing, and swimming.
Mrs. Emerson was predeceased by her husband, parents, three sisters, and her best friend Kayo Cobb. She is survived by 3 sons; Robert E. and Pam, Wayne E. and wife Jane, Kenneth E. and wife Donna. Two daughters; Linda L. and husband Leroy Morrill and Ellen and her husband Jeffrey Wilson. Her sister; Ellen Dube and husband Pete, along with many nieces and nephews. Fifteen grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
24 Shaker Road
Gray, ME 04039
Monday
March 30, 2015
11:00 AM
Saint Gregory’s Church
24 North Raymond Road
Gray, ME 04039