Portland – Margaret Jennie (Josslyn) Emmons, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. She was born in Portland on September 29, 1925, the daughter of Clarice Hayes Seiders and Leon Chester Josslyn . She was a graduate of Deering High School.
As the result of a blind date arranged by her sister’s husband, she met her beloved husband, Donald Butterfield Emmons, who predeceased her in 2005. Margaret was a long time member of Woodfords Congregational Church and was a member of the Woodfords Women’s Club. Her love of reading, for the family and its pets will always be remembered fondly.
Besides her parents and husband, Margaret is predeceased by her sisters; Phyllis Winslow and Joanne Meade. She is survived by two sons; Douglas Emmons and his wife Joanne of North Carolina and Kenneth Emmons of Biddeford, two daughters; Nancy and Janet, both of Salem, Massachusetts, and two sisters; Constance Cushman of Portland and Elizabeth Taylor of Niantic, Connecticut. The family wishes to thank the staff and care givers at The Cedars, who provided such loving care and support.
Graveside services will be held Saturday August 21, 2010 11:00 a.m. at Brooklawn Memorial Park Portland.
Arrangements are being handled by Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home 199 Woodford St. Portland.
Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Margaret’s guestbook.
Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home & Cremation Services
199 Woodford St.
Portland, ME 04103
207-775-3763
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