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Emily B. Bader

1950 - 2009

Emily B. Bader

1950 - 2009

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BORN

1950

DIED

2009

Emily Bader Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 9, 2009.

Emily B. Bader 1950 - 2009 SOUTH HADLEY - Emily B. (Brewster) Bader, 59, of So. Hadley died Tuesday Dec.8, 2009. She was born in Presque Isle Me. on Feb. 22, 1950. Emily worked for the Springfield City Library for over 37 years and for the last 15 years was Head Director. She is survived by her loving husband Henry Jr., her son Nicholas & his wife Catherine of So. Hadley, her daughter Susan Goddu & her husband Matthew of So. Hadley, her grandson Quinn, a sister in law Patricia Tarr & her husband Maynard of Fl. and her nephew Brian Sullivan & his wife Kelly of Holyoke. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Friday Dec.11th at the Dillon & Edward F. Day Funeral Home, 124 Chestnut St.Holyoke from 6 8 p.m. The funeral will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that Memorial Contributions be made to the Friends of the Springfield Library, C/O Carol Leaders, 220 State St. Springfield Ma. 01103.

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December 20, 2009

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December 16, 2009

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December 15, 2009

Richard Smith posted to the memorial.

21 Entries

Sandy Langlois

December 20, 2009

Hank and family,

So sorry to hear of your lose. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Stewart Roberts

December 16, 2009

I send my condolences to Emily's family. I worked with Emily as the Architect for the Sixteen Acres Branch. She was a pleasure to work with and her commitment to the library had a very positive impact on the project. I know she will be missed by all who have worked with her and the many library patrons who's lives she enhanced.

Richard Smith

December 15, 2009

I first met Emily as design architect for the renovations to the Main Library and the Indian Orchard Branch. She was a strong advocate for her libraries and determined in improving them as much as possible. She was a great client and a good friend. My sympathy to her family- you have lost a wonderful woman.

Patience Jackson

December 14, 2009

For Emily's family - I knew and admired her as a person who got things done - smart, shrewd and persistent through the four library construction projects that she carried the ball for. Please know that she was a valued colleague, as well as your Emily. And she was so proud of you all. My sincere sympathy.

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Stephen Cary

December 11, 2009

Quiet strength... deep knowledge... a great laugh and a pleasant smile.

Words are never enough, but these are the ones I would use to describe Emily. They certainly are what I'll miss the most about her. I was lucky enough to work with her as a volunteer at the Springfield library.

My heart goes out to the Bader family, and you remain in my thoughts & prayers. Emily smiled often but never as brightly as when she talked about a wedding, a baby or the time spent with you who she loved so dearly.

Emily could look at any large challenge and simplify it into parts that people could act upon. She also had the rare ability to squeeze an awful lot of good out of something little.

In Forest Park on Barney's Hill there is a quote that says "To Live in Hearts we leave behind is not to die". Emily's caring legacy will certainly live on in the hearts of so many people: From family & friends...to the children in a library who discovered a whole new world in a book she pulled off a shelf... to the countless adults who found the information to make their world much better.

John Ramsay

December 11, 2009

Dear Bader Family,

We at the Western MA Regional Library System and our member libraries mourn the loss of Emily. She was a wonderful person, with a gracious sense of humor and a great sense of perspective. I enjoyed driving her to more than 20 library meetings over the years, and we became quite fond of each other. The Western MA library world has lost a wonderful librarian and friend.

Todd Leonard

December 11, 2009

Dear Bader Family,

Please accept my sincere condolencses for your loss, you will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this especially difficult time.

Sincerely,

Vera O'Connor

December 11, 2009

My sincere sympathy to the family of Emily Bader. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. So very knowledgeabe, may her soul rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon her. Family, thank God for the memories and accept the fact that she is in a better place, where there is no more suffering, no more pain. God Himself will wipe away all tears.

God Bless you all.
Vera O'Connor, Library Commissioner

Cindy MacNaught

December 11, 2009

To the Bader Family,
I'd like to express my deepest condolences to you and the many people who were touched by Emily. I worked with Emily for over 30 years and I have too many wonderful memories of our time together to express here. It would take a book! It is hard for me to imagine a world without Emily in it. She had such a gentle yet powerful spirit and touched so many lives in a positive way. I am comforted in the knowledge that she will be an even brighter spirit to help guide our lives from above. Rest in peace Emily!

Katie

December 10, 2009

Mrs. Bader was practically my brother's second mother as he was Nick's best friend growing up. She was always kind and gentle giving off a vibe that made everyone around her feel safe. I am so sorry for your loss as are those that she has touched throughout the years.

Tina Mclain

December 10, 2009

Nick,Kate & Sue,Matt

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
You are all in my thoughts and prayes.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.

December 10, 2009

Dear family and close friends,
My deepest condolences for your loss. I first met Emily at URI when we were in grad school together. Her devotion to her family and profession were the compelling forces in her life. She was so dynamic and forward thinking. She will be greatly missed by all who worked with her. Her struggle over the last few years show us all what true courage is.
Lynn Kleindienst

Pat & Laurie Kilbride

December 9, 2009

Nick, Kate & Hank

So sorry for your loss and please accept our deepest sympathy.

December 9, 2009

Emily was my first mentor at the library. I appreciated her flexibility with my work style. She gave me a lot of leeway and kindness. I am very very sorry for your loss. I thought her achievement and persistence were amazing. With sympathy, Mary Jo Maichack

December 9, 2009

Dear Hank and Kids,
I cannot express how saddened I am by Emily's passing. If it hadn't been for her, I would not be doing what I love to do-being a children's librarian. She had faith that she had made the right choice in hiring me, and I will never forget how she mentored me, and how much fun we had in the years before she left children's work for the front office. I will miss her saying "Hi Di". Even when she was not well, she was always positive and happy to be with her library family. My heart goes out to you. Diane Nostin Houle-Springfield, MA

December 9, 2009

I can't imagine a library world without Emily. As a young Library Director, I have always looked up to Emily and admired her intelligence and kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe

December 9, 2009

She always fought so hard for the library she loved. She will be missed. My thoughts to her family.

Francis and Kim Bey

December 9, 2009

Dear Bader family,
How glad we are that we had the chance to get to know and appreciate Emily. We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that our prayers are with you all.

Danielle (Helin) Bell

December 9, 2009

To the Bader Family ~

My condolences to you on the loss of a truly amazing woman. Mrs. Bader had a positive influence on my life and, I'm sure, the lives of many other children while she was working at the 16 Acres Library. As a youngster, I can remember begging my Mom to let me walk to the Library after school, on the weekends and throughout the summer. Mrs. Bader was a fixture in the Children's Department and was captivating when she read books to us. She had a way of drawing you into the story. She inspired me to read and to keep reading. She always had the perfect recommendation when I finished one book and would thoughtfully hold it aside for me until I returned on my next visit.

Thank you for sharing her with us. She will be fondly remembered.

Warmly,

Becky Lartigue

December 9, 2009

I met Emily through my work with the Friends of the Springfield Library. She was a lovely person whose work and service made such a difference in this community. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and loved ones.

December 9, 2009

Hank, Susanna and Nicholas:

I talked to her several months ago, and she was bright and cheerful.

We always had such fun at the 16 Acres Library, and went out to lunch together more often than not.

She shared with me her mother's recipe for tourtierre, which was always a huge hit, and which I have since lost.

She was pregnant with Nick when I met her, and I remember her tears on her first day back to work after maternity leave.

I also remember one Halloween when we wanted to go out to lunch, but were dressed as Raggedy Ann and Andy. She was a little hesitant because of our costumes, but I told her not to worry, that there would be a lot of people dressed up. Wouldn't you know that we were the only ones there in costume?

I also remembering comforting her when Willie died - she was in such pain.

How many times, Hank, did we go out to dinner or have it at each others' houses?

Susanna and Nicholas, I know how proud she was of you both, and her deep love of you. When we spoke awhile back, she was so excited about becoming a grandmother.

Remember me naming you "Susanna Banana?

She will be greatly missed, and her time on this earth was well spent.

Judi Hershel
23 Grandview Street
Springfield, MA 01118-1108
413.796.9085
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