Mary Emmaline “Emma” Beardshaw

Died: August 3, 2018 | Place: University Hospital, London

Obituary

BEARDSHAW, Mary Emmaline “Emma” (nee Sanderson)….

Monday, April 14, 1930 – Friday, August 3, 2018

Emma passed peacefully at University Hospital in the wee hours of Friday, August 3, 2018 with her husband George of 66 years and Judi by her side in her 88th year. Predeceased by her parents Norm and Agnes (Howatt), brother William and sister Grace. Beloved cousin to Murray & Joan, Carman & Ruth, Lloyd & June Howatt, Fern Hershey, Edna MacDonald and Sanderson families of the Blyth/Clinton area. Special aunt to Alan, Elizabeth (Sutherland) Beardshaw and families. Dearest friend of Donna & Jack Brittain of Oshawa, neighbours on Bruce Street, Comrades at A.N.A.F. Imperial Unit 229 London and her buddy Matt who always made her laugh. She spent 40 years as an RNA on the surgical ward of the old Victoria Hospital and crocheted gifts for many people. She travelled with George to various places around the world. Emma was an amazing pianist and loved music and dogs. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 12-1 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London with the funeral service being held in the funeral home chapel at 1 pm. Interment will be held on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 1 pm at Mount Brydges Cemetery. George and Judi would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all staff on the 7th and 10th floor Palliative Care Units at University Hospital for the compassionate care they provided to Emma and us. Donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 or the A.N.A.F. Imperial Unit 229, 3801-30 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3N5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

20 Comments

  1. Lori Oschefski August 4, 2018 at 5:33 pm

    I am very sorry to hear of Emma’s passing. I have known Emma and George for the past number of years. She was always a delightful person, always had a smile or a giggle. Best memory of Emma is her sitting beside George as he was being interviewed, she lovingly reached over to smooth his hair, then giggled. My heart goes out to her family and to George and Judi.

  2. Larry Stevens August 4, 2018 at 5:41 pm

    Dear Judi & George,
    My very deepest condolences to you on Emma’s passing….so shocked to hear it! She was a very fine lady.

  3. Susan Hillman Brazeau August 4, 2018 at 9:01 pm

    Hello George, Like Emma, I was the wife of a former QOR. I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. In Pace Paratus.

  4. Dan Oatman August 4, 2018 at 9:11 pm

    To George & family
    So sorry to hear of Emma’s passing. I such fond memories of driving George & Emma to Black Creek Pioneer Village for a British Home Child event a couple of years back. It was the first time that I got to know Emma and George and enjoyed being the chauffeur.
    May the memories that you cherish give you peace and strength at this time.
    Dan Oatman

  5. Claire-Monique Lerman August 5, 2018 at 12:11 am

    Dear George and Judi,

    We’ll continue our prayers for you at this painful time. Please know that Emma is in our special prayers and we will be offering a mass in her honour. May God hold you all gently in the palm of his hands.

    Friendship and prayers,

    Claire-Monique Lerman, fmm

  6. Donna Brittain August 5, 2018 at 8:18 am

    “Queen Emma” was the most compassionate, considerate and loving woman, one could ever wish to know. We will miss her from the bottom of our hearts. Some people are just really special, and Emma was one. We will love you forever.

  7. Shannon McKnight August 5, 2018 at 8:53 am

    My deepest sympathies to your family on your loss.

    Shannon McKnight BHC descendant

  8. Laura Krasnicki August 5, 2018 at 10:48 am

    I am so sorry to hear of Emma’s passing. I have known Emma and George for many years, she was such a warm and loving person. I will greatly miss her.

  9. Dale and Sharron Gooding August 5, 2018 at 11:50 am

    Sorry to hear about Emma. She will be missed by all who knew her. Thinking of you. Love.

  10. Lisa Currah August 5, 2018 at 8:06 pm

    Uncle George, I am so sorry to hear we lost Aunt Emma. I have no idea where to begin to tell you how much she meant to me, but then again maybe you know. I am so glad I followed my feelings and went to see you both last fall. Love you, Lisa

  11. Dawn Heuston August 5, 2018 at 9:55 pm

    Sending my deepest condolence to George and all those who knew and loved Emma. May the many years of being blessed with her, be of some comfort in your days ahead as you reminisce all the good memories.

  12. Debbie Adams & Cecil Squires August 6, 2018 at 12:08 am

    Dearest Emma, your beautiful smile, warm heart, wit and gracious nature will leave an deep sense of loss and heaviness in our hearts. We have faith that you are with your maker and will watch over us all but especially George and Judi. We will miss you and thank you for being our friend and an inspiration for life well lived and love freely given. Farewell beautiful lady.

  13. robert catsburg August 7, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    Greetings from Holland. Will miss Emma a lot. I secretly hoped it would last for ever. It will never be the same.

    For my beloved friends George and Emma. Beautiful people.

    In Pace Paratus

  14. Larry Brittain August 7, 2018 at 7:29 pm

    I was saddened to hear of Emma’s passing. I will always remember her as a wonderful person who was fun loving and caring. She will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have known her.

  15. Ruth Anne Pallister August 9, 2018 at 7:13 pm

    George l am very sorry to hear of your loss. You have many years of great memories that no one can ever take away. Hold on to them forever.

  16. Ruth Anne Pallister August 10, 2018 at 5:41 pm

    George lam very sorry to hear about your loss. You have many golden yeas of memories hold them in your heart for ever.

  17. Edith Fraser August 11, 2018 at 8:01 am

    Dear George
    I am so sorry for your loss. Emma was such a sweet person. Always ready with a smile and a hug. I will really miss her. I hope you are holding up well

  18. Lin Hegelheimer August 11, 2018 at 10:26 am

    I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dear wife Emma. My heart goes out for you George.
    Lin and Sandy!

  19. Ann Thompson August 20, 2018 at 2:32 pm

    I worked with Emma several years ago at Victoria hospital and i still have the doily that she crocheted for me. I am sorry to hear os her passing. My sincere sympathy to you George.

  20. Karen and Brian Nettleship October 18, 2020 at 2:20 pm

    Dearest great uncle George we are so sorry to hear great aunt Emma has passed away we have very fond memories of you both when you came to visit your sister Mary in England uk sadly Mary passed away in 2004 and that’s the last time we spoke to you we look after your sisters grave as she is our Nana as im her daughters Son we would love to write and send you some pictures as you are a great great great uncle now to our sons children .please if anyone has an address for you email us on the email address we have given hopefully we can chat take care great uncle George xx Love Brian and Karen sleep tight great auntie Emm xx

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