DEAR FAMILY

Today is the anniversary of your mother's passing and with it comes many emotions. I know only to well the pain and sense of loss to you all. Emily was one of those individuals who readily gave of herself and loved you all so dearly. As a teen coming to Louisdaleto hangaround with the Marchand boys she readily opned her heart to me many times. I recall her offering me meals and many words of encouragement.

She was truly a wonderful soul who was the best example of what a true christain person should be. You have all exhibited the same qualities as you mother.

May God continue to bless you all with his holy spirit and ever presence of your Mom's guiding light.

God Bless

Kevin Linden

Carol, Ron and family, So very sorry to read of your mom's passing, may you find comfort in the memories that you have and can reflect upon during this sad time. Our love and prayers go out to you all...take care we're thinking of you! Love Kevin & Amy xoxox

To Leonard. Janice . Debbie and all your families. This is sad news at the passing of a beautiful woman who made everyone who she ever came in contact with so comfortable. She had a heart of gold and will be surely missed by all. Treasure all the beautiful memories of your times together. My deepest condolences to you all. RIP Emily

Our sincere condolences to you Leonard and your family. Sorry we were away and just heard of Emily's passing. She was a very sweet lady, always joking and teasing. She will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know her. Ann and Wayne McNamara

My heartfelt symphony goes out to all her family and friends, there are no words that I can say to help ease this pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers, I had the opportunity to see you on May, 25, 2014, and even thought you weren't feeling the best, you still were trying to feed us, like you had done so many times, while I was growing up in Lousidale. You were such an amazing, kind woman and you always made me feel welcomed in your home, thank you for that Emily, hugs and kisses to you all, just know that she is watching over all of you, If we were to define Classy, your name would be in the definition, none like no other. R.I.P, Emily.

Sincere condolences to Leonard and family and to all Emily's sisters and brothers and their families, on the loss of a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother.May God grant you all peace and strength. RIP Emily.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you Leonard and all the family. Emily was such a sweet lady and always had a smile on her face. She made us feel so welcome anytime we went to Cape Breton. She is now up in Heaven watching over all of you. I think she will probably play a few games of Bingo with our Dads. Love you and thinking of you today. X0X0

I am so saddened to hear of the loss of Emile she was truly an angle of god long before this day.She always had a smile everytime i seen her.Last year when i was home i had the pleaser of running into to her at the bingo in louisdale an she stole my bag of cheeses as a joke an said it wasent her that took them it was so so sweet an i always remembered that she seemed so happy an full of life an even with all that was going on in life she always took time to put a smile on others faces.I also remember when she worked at the cosy corner she always had a smile an warm heart an would do anything to help others.for the faimily remember the great time yous had an embrace her life an all the hearts she has touched she was loved by many an without a dought will be remembered for all her acts of kindness by all she truly touched many thousands an for me it was as a chile many years ago an i never forget that all my life. In closing i just wish you all wellness na prayers. Celebrate her life an all the kindness she sheared through out her life she will always be a wonderful lady in my eyes an many others as will.

miss you already

darryl & shauna marchand

To all of Emily's family. My sincere condolences to all of you for the loss of your Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great grand-mother and extended family member. May your many memories with Emily help you through this very difficult time. R.I.P. Emily

So sorry to hear of Emily's passing. Having just recently lost Nanny Vi, we know just how heavy your hearts must be at this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family. Xo

Leonard & family you have my sincere condolences. Emily will be missed by her friends & neighbours as well as family.

To you Leonard, Janice, Debbie & Carol and your grieving families, we send our most sincere condolences. May God grant you the peace and strength you require at this most difficult time. From the wonderful pictures posted on this site, it is very clear how loved and adored Emily was to many people. She had a beautiful smile that could light up a room and a heart of gold that affected the many friends and family whom she loved so deeply. Our hearts grieve for you today as you say good-bye to not only your mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, aunt and sister - but the matriarch of a close and loving family of which any mother would be proud. Most sincerely, Kevin, Lisa (Bertha Boudreau) Deighan & Boys xoxo

Dear Janice, Debbie and Carole & families My heart is heavy today as you begin to say good bye to a special lady, your mom was always smiling, that is what I remember about her. A difficult day ahead, know that I will be thinking of you, i hate living so far away when things like this happen, wish i was closer to share your grief and wonderful memories of her. Love and Hugs Debbie & Larry, spruce grove, Alberta

Thinking of you all during this difficult time. We are all very grateful for the opportunity to have had Emily in our lives. She always had a smile on her face and was fun to be around. She welcomed us into her home as if we were family. She was an amazing person. God bless you all and RIP Emily. Martin, Linda & Emma McNeil

To all of you especially Leonard, We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Emily. I always remember her smile and laugh. She was an amazing person. We pray for strength and faith for you all. Paula, Doug and family Jeanette Samson and family

So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your many memories help you through this difficult time. Take Care.

Janice & Family, I extend my deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mom. May the memories you share be of comfort to you all during this difficult time.

Carol and family....Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.

Dearest Leonard, Janice, Debbie, Carol & Families: Wanting to extend our most deepest sympathy over your loss. I will always remember her smile, everytime you seen her she always had a big smile. I am sure you have lots of wonderful memories to cherish and even though they are departed , they never leave your heart. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time, hugs to all.

Lenard,Debbie,Gary and Family, On behalf of myself and my Family I send to you my deepest condolences on the passing of your loving wife.May you be surrounded by family,friends during this very difficult time. May god bless you all.

Leonard, Debbie , Janice , Carol and family, Emily 's brothers and sisters and their families.. Our deepest condolences .. May she RIP with our loving Father by her side..May the memories you share be of comfort to you all.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time... Love Darlene, Donnie and Family..xo

Emily, Leonard, Pauline & Rudolph Landry & Peter & I use to go dancing at the Caladonia almost every week when we lived back home. We use to have such a wonderful time dancing, laughing and sharing great stories. We would go to Pauline & Rudolph's house after the dance, make western sandwiches or something else and share jokes, stories & much more laughter.

Emily was always good at making us laugh. She would tell stories with a straight face and then we would burst out laughing. We made many memories back then until we moved to Ontario.

We still kept in touch with them, either when we visited Louisdale every other year and when we would see each other we would remember the good old days.

Emily had a heart of gold, she was funny, thoughtful, caring, helpful, loving and most of all, she was a great friend. I saw Emily at Baraco days last October and again, she was laughing as she always did, hugging me like she always did.

Her daughters Janice & Debbie became close friends too. Especially Debbie for reasons which are close to our hearts & very funny.

I have a VHS of a "Over 40 Pagaent" in which Emily was a Princess Contestant. I have to say she was a great trooper. She was very nervous, but did it anyway. My sister Jeanette was also a Princess in that pagaent, and since her death, I am able to watch the Video (had them transfered to a DVD) and feel like she is with me. I always laughed to the point of tears watching Emily when she sang, "Flying on your Own" Emily was lip singing, but was set up when the microphone was put on. Emily did not know at the time and was trying to sing the song herself with a very unusual voice. When she found out after her song was over, she just laughed it off. That was Emily, a great trooper, up for anything and enjoying whatever was being done.

Emily: You fought a battle of a lifetime, you surpassed hurdles with your illness for years in which many people would have given up. You continued to live your life laughing, helping others, being kind & helpful, funny, courteous, giving, loving everyone you came into contact with, especially your family. Your body got tired and so you decided to do as the song you sang. You are, "Flying on your Own" You are no longer in pain, have no more bandages, needles, doctors poking & probing you, no more medications or doctors appointments. You are FREE TO FLY WITH THE ANGELS as you so well deserve.

You will forever be in our hearts, never forgotten. We will love & miss you, cherish the memories, until we meet again.

I am sure you are making lots of people laugh up there, organizing a good game of bingo or card game and we hope you are enjoying it.

Our wish for your Family, is that the memories, love & joy you gave, will give them comfort in the difficult days ahead.

Leonard, Janice, Debbie, Carol, & All Emily's Family: Please know we will be praying for you all as we did for Emily, that God gives you peace & comfort in the many days to come. Remember, she is not with you in spirit but is still such a big part of all your hearts now & forever

R.I.P Our Deerest Friend, until we meet again.

We love & will miss you.

xoxoxo.

I met Emily through the Marchand Family a number of years ago growing up in Sydney and travelling each weekend to Louisdale. Emily was a person who always made it a point of asking me how I was doing or asking about my family.

I never forgot popping in from time to time with a message from my father saying hello and her offering something to eat or a place to stay. She was a very kind and considerate person who loved her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She will be sadly missed. To Carol, Debbie and Janice my deepest condolences and to Leaonard you have an angel guiding you always.

Take Courage.

Deepest Sympathy.

Kevin Linden

Emily was always one to make you feel like you were her family even though you were extended - it didn't matter to her - always a kiss for you - we always enjoyed seeing her and getting to spend time with her and her family - there a great bunch of people - love you guys :)

Lorelei & Kenny xoxo

Leonard, Janice, Debbie, Carol, Delores,Johnnie,Wilfred, Eleanor & All Your Families: Peter & I were very saddened to hear of Emily passing. We know she fought a great battle with her illness for many years. She was an inspiration to many for she never complained or let her illness control her life. She was able to do many things that most people in her situation would not have done. She finally became very tired of fighting and went to be with her Lord in heaven. She is the angel watching over you all, as the song she sang goes, "Flying on your own" Emily IS flying on her own, with no more pain, no more doctors to pick & probe, no more trying to get better. Emily is at peace & free to do whatever. We will miss you our friend, we will never forget you & will cherish the memories we made together. Our wish for her family is that they remember the Beautiful, Loving, Kind, Considerate, Funny, Thoughtful & Generous lady Emily was. We pray her memories bring you all peace in the many days ahead. Thoughts & prayers going out to you all. She will forever be in our hearts & never forgotten. R.I.P. Emily (Our Dear Friend) Love: Peter & Linda, Brampton Ontario Hugs & Kisses to you all.

Leonard and Family, Emily was indeed a remarkable woman. Never a trip home did we miss a visit. Always a bright cheerful smile and loved to hear about the girls. Cherish the wonderful memories you have and know that there is another angel in heaven looking down and protecting you. Thinking of you all. RIP Emily xo

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time, she was a great lady and we will never forget her , love to u all, Xoxoxo26

God certainly welcomed his newest angel, Emily, with open arms. I'm sure close behind was her Mom and Dad with big smiles on their faces. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time but just think how very blessed you all are being able to share your lives with such a beautiful person. God bless you. Love to all, Dolores & Jeanne

To all the family, Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of such a kind, loving person. I had the pleasure of working with Emily at L'Auberge, we shared many laughs together, to the family - cherish all the memories you've shared with her, her sufferings are over, may she rest in peace. God Bless you all! Sincerely, Joann Green, Truro, NS

Dear Janie, Terry and the entire McDonald family: Please know you are in our hearts and thoughts at this very sad and difficult time. Even though you Mom was battling her illness for a while, you are never prepared for her loss. Know that she will always be with you. Cherish her memories and they will keep her close in heart. We are thinking of you all, praying for you and sending our love and support. Love Gerry and Leigh

My sincere sympathy to all the family.She was a lovely person.

Our deepest Sympathy to Leonard & all his wonderful family. She always had that beautiful smile you could never forget, so loving & kind to all who knew her. She brough up a precious family & her precious husband Leonard who took care of her right to the end & also her Girls, May GOD grant you the strength to get through thees difficult day ahead, Thought & prayers .Emily R.I.P. we shall never forget you .

To: Leonard, Janice, Debbie, Carol, Eleanor, Delores, Johnny, Wilfred and the extended family. Emily was so very proud of all of you. Always caring and supportive of all your achievements and celebrated life. As you remember and recount the many memories you have (the pictures tell it all), may you always be embraced by her motherly love for all she met in life. She loved you all unconditionally. May God grant her eternal rest - she has earned in a place in the great company of angels and will forever be in your hearts! Our prayers to you always!

To all of Emily's family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. May all your memories of the happy times you shared with Emily see you through these sad times and give you the strength you need to walk this final journey with her. Rest in peace Emily.

To the family,May you find peace and strength to endure the next few days ahead... She was amazing lady and love her Children and Grandchildren. She was a people person the more the marry to have around. She was great cook and love to give treats to everyone that made a visit.She will be missed but her memories will last a life time to all who knew her. Our condolence to all the family and god bless you .

Tom & Betty made a donation to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY / SOCIETE CANADIENNE DU CANCER

Carol,Ron,Amber,Connor&Leonard. our most heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your beautiful mother, grandmother and wife.Our hearts ache for you and your family, it is a hard time to get through but always remember Emily,s love for all of you and she will be watching over you as always.