JOHN JOSEPH EMOFF
EMOFF, JOHN JOSEPH The death of John Joseph Emoff, husband of Theresa (Roussell) Emoff of Lincoln, NB, occurred on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at that Oromocto Public Hospital. Born in Chatham Head, NB, son of the late John and Philomene (Savoie) Emoff. John worked as a Lumberman in both New Brunswick and Ontario. He worked for over 10 years with Swifts Adhesives in Ontario. He and Theresa moved back to New Brunswick in 1982 and he became employed with CFB Base Gagetown as a Carpenters Helper until his retirement in 1995. He was a longtime and active member of St. Francis of Assissi Catholic Church and was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. John is survived by his wife Theresa; three sons, Leo (Joanne) of Tracy, NB, Gilbert (Sandra) of Brampton, ON, and John (Susi Warren) of Rusagonis, NB; three daughters, Glendene (John Bock) of Alliston, ON, Darlene Aitken (Jim Bragg) Peterborough, ON, and Marlene Lawe of Peterborough, ON; 7 brothers, Archie of Bradford, ON, Lloyd (Laura) Winnipeg, MN, Roy (Margaret) Bradford, ON, Bernard of Oshawa, ON, Joe (Janice) of Brampton, ON, Raymond (Betty) of Brampton, ON, and Jeanette Diamante also of Brampton, ON; his mother-in-law, Virginia Comeau; 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, 2 brothers, Leo and Walter and one sister, Ovilda Hachey. The family will receive visitors at the Oromocto Select Community Funeral Home, 108 Winnebago Street, Oromocto on Tuesday February 24th, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 at 12:00 Noon at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Fr. Monte Peters as Celebrant. Interment will take place in the adjoining cemetery at a later date. For those who wish, memorial tributes made to the Alzheimer's Society or the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.oromoctofh.com


