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Emily Andrews Obituary
Emily was a student in the Oak Bluffs schools, and she graduated from Bridgewater State College. She worked as an elementary school teacher, and she was also a preschool teacher in Keene, N.H., for 10 years.
Emily and Robert co-managed the Sandy Island Family Camp for the Greater Boston YMCA on Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H. She was a member of the Gourmet Diners Club. Emily enjoyed crochet, knitting, reading and traveling the United States and Europe. Emily was a loving wife and mother.
In addition to her husband, Robert, Emily leaves her sons, Michael and Peter Andrews of San Francisco and the late David Andrews; a grandchild, Benjamin; sisters Shirley M. Smith of Vineyard Haven, Gloria Steere of Oak Bluffs, Janet Packish of Falmouth, Nancy Howes of Dennis, Florence Olsen of Centerville, Rosemary Finley of Alabama and the late Marilyn Shannon; brothers David Steere of West Tisbury, Stephen Steere of Georgia and the late Jesse Steere.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 27, in Christ the King Church, Mashpee Commons, Mashpee. The visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 74 Algonquin Ave. at Route 151, Mashpee. The burial will be on Thursday at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery, Tisbury.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 10 Commerce Way #4, Raynham, MA 02767.
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Lucy Ahern
September 3, 2008
Bob, I am truly sorry for your loss. Emily was a sweet person who loved her family deeply and was proud of each and every one. I am sure she will be sadly missed by all. Having lost my husband, Dan, a few months ago, I know that this is a rough road to walk on and I will pray for you and your family.
Lucy Ahern
Janet Bridges
September 1, 2008
Mr. Andrews, We are so sad that Emmy never got to meet her little granddaughter, Ella. I am sure they would have loved each other, given the opportunity. We have just learned of her passing. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you in your time of mourning. With love, Janet & Ella
Kathi (O'Connor) Kelly
August 26, 2008
To the Andrews Family;
Please accept my sincere condolences over the loss of your wife/mom. Mr. Andrews, I've missed seeing you guys at St Margaret Mary's when I would visit my Mom, and getting updates on my high school friend, Peter.
You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Doug Chisholm
August 25, 2008
The Sympathies of the entire Sandy Island Family are with you. Know that Emmy is simply "on the trail ahead".
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Cindy Stewart Szafir
August 25, 2008
I am so very sad to hear of your loss. Emmy was a beautiful person and she will be missed by many. You and your families are in my prayers. God Bless.
Love, Cindy
J S
August 24, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived
okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here
is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up
and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were
gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for
me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's
chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life
on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not
be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But
one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a
time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will
give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day
was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the
way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick
him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in
your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember
you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
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