Roper Emerson
Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: March 7th, 2009
Mr. Emerson Roper, 86, of North Sydney and formerly of Shore Road, Sydney Mines, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 7, 2009. He was the son of the late Hugh P. and Alice (MacLennan) Roper.
He was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and the Royal Canadian Legion Br 008, Sydney Mines. Educated in the Sydney Mines school system he immediately joined the armed forces and served overseas in the Second World War with the 65th Tank Transport Battalion. He was later employed with the federal government’s UI department from where he retired after 35 years service. Emerson was a devoted family man and enjoyed many summers at Lake Ainslie.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jessie (Wilson); his daughters, Ann Ledgerwood, Charlottetown, PEI, Lynn (Kenzie), Sydney; and his son, Ian (Chris) of Halifax. Also surviving are grandchildren, Sean (Michelle) Ledgerwood, Charlottetown, Jennifer Stewart, Surrey, B.C., and Tacha Reed, Halifax; great-grandchildren, Hanna and Fox Emerson Close and Kaitlyn and Emma Ledgerwood; and his sister, Louise of Mississauga, Ont.
He was predeceased by his brother, Arthur and his infant great-grandson, Avery Close.
A special thank you is extended to Dr. J. Kirkpatrick, VON Palliative Care and staff of Northside At Home Care Service for the exceptional care provided during Emerson’s illness.
There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church with date and time to be announced. Burial under the direction of Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home will be in Brookside Cemetery.
As memorials, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
