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Barbara A. Emerson

By T.J. Woodward

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Barbara A. Emerson, 82 of Byron, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. She was born on December 10, 1936 in Coalport, PA to the late Samuel (Helen Rhoades) Foreman. She is preceded in death by a son William G. Emerson Jr; along with several brothers and sisters.  

Mrs. Emerson was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Byron. She loved going to thrift stores and doing puzzles.

She is survived by her beloved husband William G. Emerson; children Dale Emerson and Linda Grimes all of Byron; sister Iris (Clyde) Wells of OH; 4 grandchildren Michael, Greg, Jessica and Sara; 5 great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.  

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 10AM to 12:00 Noon at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020 where Funeral Services will immediately follow at 12:00 Noon. Mrs. Emerson will be laid to rest in Byron Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Byron, 6293 W. Main Street, Byron, NY 14422 or to HomeCare & Hospice, 29 Liberty Street, Suite 6, Batavia, New York 14020. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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