Passed peacefully away at James Paton Memorial Hospital, Emeline Vera (Pardy) Budden of Lewisporte, aged 91.

Born on June 19, 1934 at Notre Dame Junction to Joseph and Jessie (Efford) Pardy, Emeline married the love of her life, Ted Budden, on May 18, 1955. Together they shared 59 wonderful years and raised six children.

Emeline was a devoted wife, sister, aunt, and a cherished mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A woman of deep faith and gentle strength, she brought joy to all who knew her. She was a Life Member of the United Church Women, and active member of the St. Matthews Senior Choir, a proud Lewisporte Firette, and lover of crafting and quilting. She lived a full life, focused on family and helping others. She truly embraced all of life's stages.

Emeline is predeceased by her husband Ted; son, Barry; parents Joseph and Jessie; brothers, Raymond (Flossie), Harold (Evelyn, Evelyn) Robert, Fred (Gladys); sisters, Fannie (Norman) and Dorothy (Levi), and many special in-laws.

Left with fond and loving memories are her brother Ron (Lorraine- deceased); children, Eileen (Carl), Rick (Irene), Brenda (Rodney), Wanda, Wade (Jennifer); daughter-in-law, Diane; grandchildren, Dennis, Steven (Tara), Keith, Bradley (Kara), Michelle (Josh), Melissa (Mitchell), Colette (Chad), Tyler, Travis, Sara; great-grandchildren, Cruz, Duke, Madison, and Jaxon; as well as a large circle of family and friends.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff of Pleasantview Manor for the wonderful care and companionship provided to Emeline during her final years. She enjoyed many activities, sing-alongs, and made many friends.

Public visitation will take place from Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home, 262 Main Street, Lewisporte, NL on Monday, December 1st from 2-4 PM & 7-9 PM.

The celebration of life will take place from St. Matthew's United Church, Lewisporte, NL on Tuesday, December 2nd at 11 AM. Interment will follow at the St. Matthew's Cemetery, Lewisporte, NL.

As an expression of sympathy, flowers will be gratefully accepted or donations may be made to St. Matthew's United Church Lewisporte.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gordon Woolfrey's Funeral Home, 262 Main Street, Lewisporte, NL

A wife, a mother, a grandmother too

This is the legacy we have from you

You taught us love and how to fight

You gave us strength, you gave us might

A stronger person would be hard to find

And in your heart you were always kind

You fought for us all in one way or another

Not just as a wife, not just as a mother

For all of us you gave your best

And now the time has come for you to rest

So go in peace, you've earned your sleep

Your love in our hearts we'll eternally keep