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Lisa Ann Emery

AGE: 73 • Navesink

Lisa Ann Emery, 73, Navesink, born in Plainfield, she entered into eternal life on Friday, July 24, 2015, at NYP Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York City. She was a lifelong resident of Atlantic Highlands and Navesink. Miss Emery worked her entire career in the Middletown School System as a kindergarten teacher. She held a Masters Degree in education from Fairleigh Dickinson College. Miss Emery graduated from Elizabethtown College in 1963, where she cultivated friendships which remained strongly intact for 52 years.

A world traveler, Lisa explored 6 of the 7 continents, returning to Africa on at least 3 occasions. Lisa loved all living things and expressed that love freely, giving of her self to support many organizations. She was an active member of F.O.M.A. (Future Old Maids of America), National Education Association, New Jersey Education Association, Monmouth County Education Association, Phi Delta Kappa, Navesink Garden Club, Middletown Ramblers Square Dance Club, Atlantic Highlands Historical Society, Audubon Society and the Navesink United Methodist Church.

Miss Emery was predeceased by her parents, George & Elizabeth (Krog) Emery and her sister, Susan Emery Dumaine. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Dudley Bradlee Dumaine; her nephews, Frederic Christopher Dumaine IV, and Chandler Andrew Dumaine; a neice, Margaret Elisabeth Dumaine and a host of very close friends and former students.

There will be a memorial gathering from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 31 at Posten's Funeral Home, (www.Postensfuneralhome.com), 59 E. Lincoln Ave. at Central & E. Garfield Ave., Atlantic Highlands. Relatives & friends are also invited to attend a Service of Remembrance at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 from the Navesink United Methodist Church, Grand Ave., Navesink, followed by a Celebration of Her Life at the Shore Casino, Atlantic Highlands. In lieu of flowers, donations would be preferred to any of the following organizations: the Salvation Army, 180 Newman Springs Road, Red Bank, NJ 07701; Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall St., Eatontown, NJ 07724; World Wildlife Foundation, 1250 24th St. NW, Washington, DC 20037; Doctors Without Boarders, online at www.doctorswithoutboarders.org; Friends of the Monmouth County Park System, Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738; and the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society, 27 Prospect Circle, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716. Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to [email protected] and will be received by the family.

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Published by Asbury Park Press from Jul. 28 to Jul. 30, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Emery

28 Entries

Linda ward

November 17, 2022

My very best friend! I´ll miss you forever.

Janielle James

August 12, 2015

Miss Emery was my kindergarten teacher I have so many memories her,she was also best friends with my grandmother for so many years may she rest in peace.

Bette & William VanDeventer

August 1, 2015

We have known Lisa for many years through her volunteering and work with the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society. She was a lovely lady, and will be missed by all. Our condolences to her family.

Randi Le Grice

August 1, 2015

I am so sad to learn of Lisa's death. I got to know Lisa over the years through her participation in many of the events sponsored by the Friends of the Atlantic Highlands Library and the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society. We will all miss her mischievous smile, sense of humor and unquenchable thirst for knowledge. RIP.

August 1, 2015

My mother, Jackie Learsch, and Lisa were teachers together for many years. I will always remember Lisa for her good gardening tips, great travel stories and that special sparkle in her eyes. Condolences from myself and family.

Susan Stampfli

August 1, 2015

My mother, Jackie Learsch, and Lisa were teachers together for many years. Lisa always had good gardening tips, great travel stories and a sparkle in her eyes. It was a pleasure to know her. Condolences from myself and family.

Ruth Korn

August 1, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Lisa worked with me as part of the Editorial Staff for the Garden Club of New Jersey state newsletter, News Leaf. She was sharp and caring. Her judgement could be depended on. She was with us on the Friday before she entered the hospital and told us of what was to come in the next week. It was with great sadness that we heard what had occurred. It is difficult to believe that she is no longer with us. But, as they say, she is in a better place. Our condolences go out to the family that meant so much to her. She will be forever in our memory.

Alan-Clarke Hudson

August 1, 2015

Lisa was one of the first teachers I met when I started teaching in Middletown. I'll never forget how kind and welcoming she was to me. She was such a warm and caring individual and remained that way for as long as I knew her. My sincere condolences to her family and, of course, to her friends, who are too numerous to mention.

July 31, 2015

Ms Emery will forever be in our hearts. Rest in Peace.
Tina Thompson Class of 74'

July 31, 2015

I was in the Ramblers with Lisa where we shared many wonderful, fun times square dancing. She was a sweet, kind and lively person. She will be dearly missed by me and many others. It was indeed a pleasure and blessing to have known her.
Molly Cole

Jamie

July 30, 2015

I'm so sorry for your lost, may the God of comfort be with You at this difficult time.

Debbie Catalano

July 29, 2015

Miss Emery was my daughter's kindergarten teacher. She was so kind and caring. We will never forget her. Rest in peace.
Stephany & Debbie Catalano

Art in Bloom at Navesink Garden Club

Patricia Dygulski

July 29, 2015

Lisa was a wonderful friend. It was a pleasure knowing, spending time with and working on projects with her. She will be remembered whenever we attend a Navesink Garden Club meeting, we are in our gardens, we pass the Navesink Elementary School, we ride along the scenic road in Atlantic Highlands, and we look at the many travel photos that she shared with us after returning from her many trips. We are all fortunate to have shared her upbeat life during her short time here with us.

Love, Patricia Dygulski

July 28, 2015

I am very saddened to hear of Lisa's passing. She was a lovely person. We were classmates in Rumson and also were in the Brownie and Girl Scouts together. I will never forget the great times we shared. God rest your soul and God Bless your family.

Linda (Hill) Reedy---Palm Coast, FL.

John DeGenito

July 28, 2015

Lisa Emery was simply a MASTER TEACHER! I was so fortunate to be her colleague at Navesink Elementary in the 80's, what a mentor. Strong, smart, students-first always an advocate for what was right! You have left this world Ms. Emery a MUCH better place! God speed, rest in peace!

jennifer lamberson

July 28, 2015

She was truly a wonderful person. She definitely was one of my favorite teachers. Gone but never forgotten. Rest easy sweet angel.

Katie Schermond

July 28, 2015

I am saddened by the loss of Miss Emery! I remember her as my kindergarten teacher! I am 31 years old and shes one I never forgot, so caring and so fun!!! RIP Miss Emery!!!

Amy Wilson - Murray

July 28, 2015

Ms. Emery was an amazing teacher and great person to the community you will be missed in Navesink

Lisa emery

July 28, 2015

Lisa was my best friend since third grade. She was in my bridal party. We enjoyed lunches and dinners together. We had plans for a cross-country trip. You were the calm in my life and my motivation to do things. I can't imagine life without you. God's speed. LOVE, your buddy, Linda

Jenny Montgomery

July 28, 2015

My siblings talked so highly of their favorite teacher Miss Emery and I always wished I had the opportunity to be part of her class. She will be greatly missed by future generations of Navesink kindergarteners.

Emily Harber

July 28, 2015

I am so saddened to hear of Ms Emery's passing. My sister and I were both students at Navesink Elementary and started our love of learning in Ms Emery's class. We often saw her around town afterwards, and she still remembered us well and cared for us over those 25 years. She was one of the kindest souls I've ever encountered and the world is certainly darker without her joy and light in it. I will miss her, as I'm sure everyone who ever knew her will.

Ken Keene

July 28, 2015

Ms. Emery was an amazing woman and a staple to the small town of Navesink. My sincere condolences to her family.

Tina Talmadge

July 28, 2015

This was sad to hear. She was part of my grade school days. RIP Miss Emery. To your family I am sorry for your loss she was a wonderful woman.

July 28, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Lisa. I will always remember her fondly as a teacher, lover of the garden, traveler and just being the sweetest person I would know. When I ran into her she would love to tell me of her latest travel adventures.I will miss her.My sincere sympathies to the family.Love and prayers...
Sincerely,
Laurie Sparrow Gentry

Laurie Burdge-Ward

July 28, 2015

Truly a wonderful example to all of the children she taught. Heaven has gained an angel who many adored. She leaves a legacy of her work, in the successful children who have grown to be better, live better and move into productive lives...all because she planted a seed within them by her passion to teach. Thank you Miss Emery, for being the light to your students. We will all miss you yet remember you greeting the kids in Navesink school happily each day❤. With Sincere Sympathy, Laurie Burdge-Ward

Diane Swaim

July 28, 2015

Lisa led a full and meaningful life. No one can erase the impact she had on all the young lives that passed through her classroom. Her energy was legendary among her teacher colleagues. May the pain of losing your aunt and sister in law be soon replaced with the comfort of the love and the happy times you shared with her.

July 28, 2015

So sorry for your loss. We go back to grammar school days in Navesink and play days at the house on the corner by the Red Store. Our "gang" was made up of Linda Rader, Peggy Stoye, Valerie Covert, and myself Sue Cain, the Navesink girls. She will be missed.

Chris Halpin

July 28, 2015

A great educator who demonstrated every day, every minute, a love of children. She touched, and will continue to touch, the future for SHE was teacher.

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