Obituary of McGraw, Emma Marie

The death occurred peacefully at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Thursday, March 29, 2018, of Emma Marie McGraw (Gallant), of Summerside, aged 93 years. Born in St. Phillippe, she was the daughter of the late Antoine and Josephine (Arsenault) Gallant. Beloved wife of the late Robert McGraw. Survived by her daughter Linda (Gary) Lowther, Cavendish, her grandsons Christian (Melissa), Airdrie Alberta and Ryan (Dianne), Cavendish. Lovingly remembered for the best hugs by her great grandchildren, William, Katey, Ethan and Jaxon. Also survived by her sister Doris (Elmer) DesRoches, Summerside; sisters-in-law Rosé Gallant of Wellington, and Zita McGraw Gallant, Montreal PQ.; special niece Joyce (Stan) DesRoches, Summerside; and by numerous other nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Normand McGraw; brothers Ben, Jerome, Andrew, Father Sylv&egravere Gallant and Alyre; sisters Lucy DeCoste, Rosella Arsenault, Mary Hynes, and Millie Perry. Emma was a long time member of Tim's Angels. She always wanted to know as much as possible about her great grandchildren, especially their exploit in sports and school. She was known for her humour and her wit and could outplay anyone in cribbage. We will always miss her most famous line: I'm thinking! Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home, Summerside, until Thursday, April 12th, then to St. Paul's Church, Summerside for funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment to take place in the church cemetery at a later date. Family and close friends are invited to share memories of Emma's well-lived life with visiting hours on Wednesday, April 11th, from 5 - 7 p.m. Memorial donations to KidSport PEI would be appreciated. Due to allergies of some family members, please refrain from wearing scents or perfumes during the visiting hours or funeral service. If you would like to send a condolence to her family, please click Online Condolence below or send an email directly to epfuneral@eastlink.ca