Emma A. Anderson (nee Murdoch) 1901-1995

ANDERSON, Emma A. - 94, Sherbrooke, Guysborough Co., died June 12, 1995, in St. Mary's Memorial Hospital, Sherbrooke. Born in Sherbrooke, she was a daughter of the late Capt. Charles and Elizabeth (Hawbolt) Murdoch. She was an ardent member of St. James Presbyterian Church; active in the former Ladies Aid and life member of Women's Missionary Society. Her activities included the Women's Institute; Florence Fraser chapter, Order of the Eastern Star 47, Sherbrooke; St. Mary's Rebekah Lodge, until its demise at which time she joined Sunlight Rebekah Lodge 110, East River St. Marys. She had been a member of the Rebekah Lodge for a total of 73 years. She was known as Aunt Em to those she knew. Surviving are a daughter, Helen Hartling, Liscomb, with whom she resided; sons, John A., Sherbrooke; Clarence and wife Marjorie, Halifax; Sister, Jean Bulpin, Halifax; grandson, Alex and wife Judy, Chester; three great-granddaughters; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Alexander; daughter, Margaret; brother, Arthur; sisters, Hazel, Lillian, Muriel, Anna, Laura. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, Rebekah service 8 p.m. tonight, funeral 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, all in St. James Presbyterian Church, Sherbrooke, Rev. Carol Smith and Rev. David Curry officiating. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Sherbrooke. A reception will follow in the church hall. Family flowers only. Donations to St. Mary's Memorial Hospital or St. James Presbyterian Church. Arrangements under the direction of Ecum Secum Funeral Home.

This obituary appeared June 13, 1995

Emma A. Anderson (nee Murdoch) 1901-1995

ANDERSON, Emma A. - 94, Sherbrooke, Guysborough Co., died June 12, 1995, in St. Mary's Memorial Hospital, Sherbrooke. Born in Sherbrooke, she was a daughter of the late Capt. Charles and Elizabeth (Hawbolt) Murdoch. She was an ardent member of St. James Presbyterian Church; active in the former Ladies Aid and life member of Women's Missionary Society. Her activities included the Women's Institute; Florence Fraser chapter, Order of the Eastern Star 47, Sherbrooke; St. Mary's Rebekah Lodge, until its demise at which time she joined Sunlight Rebekah Lodge 110, East River St. Marys. She had been a member of the Rebekah Lodge for a total of 73 years. She was known as Aunt Em to those she knew. Surviving are a daughter, Helen Hartling, Liscomb, with whom she resided; sons, John A., Sherbrooke; Clarence and wife Marjorie, Halifax; Sister, Jean Bulpin, Halifax; grandson, Alex and wife Judy, Chester; three great-granddaughters; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Alexander; daughter, Margaret; brother, Arthur; sisters, Hazel, Lillian, Muriel, Anna, Laura. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, Rebekah service 8 p.m. tonight, funeral 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, all in St. James Presbyterian Church, Sherbrooke, Rev. Carol Smith and Rev. David Curry officiating. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Sherbrooke. A reception will follow in the church hall. Family flowers only. Donations to St. Mary's Memorial Hospital or St. James Presbyterian Church. Arrangements under the direction of Ecum Secum Funeral Home.

This obituary appeared June 13, 1995