BAR HARBOR – Tammy Marie Emerson, 33, died unexpectedly Aug. 29, 2004, in Bar Harbor. She was born Oct. 22, 1970, in Bar Harbor, the daughter of David B. and Nancy Lee (Kelley) Emerson. She worked as a waitress at Jordan's Restaurant in Bar Harbor for more than 15 years. She most recently started her own business "Acadia Cleaning". Tammy was a dedicated mother and companion. She enjoyed playing pool and poker. Her laughter and smile will be missed by her many friends and family. Tammy is survived by her companion, Todd Staples; her son, Matthews Staples; a stepson, Jonathon Moon; one brother, David Emerson Jr.; and one nephew, Josh Emerson, all of Salisbury Cove; a grandmother, Phyllis Emerson of Hancock; four aunts, Sandy Abbott and husband, Dale, of Sullivan, Cheryl Glasscock and husband, Jim, of Pensacola, Fla., Linda Cohen and husband, Dan, of Imperial Beach, Calif., and Dorothy Sargent and husband, David, of Trenton; three uncles; William Emerson Sr. and wife, Bunny, of Eastbrook, Albert Kelley of Bar Harbor, and Paul Kelley and wife, Pat, of Mount Desert; special friends, Ted and Effie Staples of Bar Harbor. She was predeceased by her parents; a grandmother; two grandfathers; and four uncles. Friends are invited to call 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004, at the Maine Seacoast Mission, West Street, Bar Harbor, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Brookside Cemetery, Mount Desert. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tammy's memory may be made to the Matthew D. Staples Fund, in care of Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Services. Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home, 1139 Main St, Mount Desert. Tammy's family wishes to share this letter with you, written on April 17, 2000. Mathew David Staples, Baby, you mean the world to me, I'm so very grateful to God for you. You are the greatest gift ever. I love you more than words can say. You are the most beautiful boy. Momma loves you forever. Holding you was so special to me. Now your big- but I can still hold you! I want to give you everything I can. Your dad is the best, I love him as much as I love you. You're my little angel and each day I spend with you becomes more and more meaningful. You are my inspiration- I'll do anything for you. I'll do the best that I can with what I have. I love you. XOXOXOXO, Mom.