Passed peacefully away in the presence of her family and friends at Placentia Health Care Centre on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, after a lengthy but courageous battle with cancer, Emma Griffiths in her 73rd year. Predeceased by her parents: Elsie and Hiram Keeping; her brothers: Donald and Hirman and her sister, Martha Gale. Leaving to mourn her loving husband of 34 years, Gerry; her daughter, Angie (Raul) Cadena, and her precious, most treasured possession, granddaughter, Emma. Also leaving to mourn her brothers: Allan (Rae), Max (Christine) and Randell (Ann), her sisters: Clarissa (Tom Bondy), Shirley (Grant Nelson) and Linda (Gordon Smith). Also a very large circle of extended family and numerous special friends that she held dear to her heart. Resting at Maher's Funeral Home, Placentia. Visitations on Wednesday, December 19, 6-9 p.m.; Thursday, December 20, 1-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.. Service to take place at Sacred Heart Church, Placentia, on Friday, December 21, 2012, at 11 a.m.. Interment to follow at the Dermot McGettigan Memorial Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Emma's memory may be made to the Laval High School Music Program or St. Anne's Academy Breakfast Program. You are welcome to visit and sign our on-line guestbook at www.mahersfuneralhome.ca

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