Topsham, VT-  John Eugene Emerson born March 2, 1932 to Charles and Luvia Emerson of Topsham, VT the youngest of nine and proud to be called the "spoiled little brat" that his older sisters made him into, and has continued this tradition to this last day of October 9, 2018 which only one remaining sibling, Irene Darling, of South Ryegate, can deny or confirm this rumor. Johnny admits that he has lived longer than anyone ever expected him to and has only passed on today because his body has come to an end. Johnny once claimed, after multiple operations, after multiple years, losing multiple parts of his body: "I'm a stubborn S.O.B. and I'm gonna make God take me one piece at a time" and indeed he did. His Emerson tough spirit and heart is always with us.

He was married November 29th, 1958 to his gorgeous and faithful wife of 58 years, Deanne Adeline Roy/Emerson and who continues to be by his side even today. He is the proud father of 10 exceptionally handsome and beautiful children, Cynthia Jean Emerson of Winterport, ME; Anita Eileen Glass of Austin; TX, Brian Roy Emerson, of Wells River, VT; Rose Marie Burnett, of Topsham, VT; Darren Eugene Emerson, Chelsea, VT; Sandra Dee Wagner, of Monroe, NH; Wanda Lee LaFlamme, of Berlin, NH; Dennis Scott Emerson, of Topsham, VT; Jason Paul Emerson, of Topsham, VT; and Adam John Emerson of South Ryegate, VT. Johnny regrets not having the other two that would have made an even dozen, but his wife put a quick end to that notion after Adam was born at her ripe young age of 40. He was extremely saddened at the death of his son Darren Eugene Emerson who predeceased him in 2003. He is thankful to all the wonderful spouses and significant others to his children, his multiple grandchildren and their spouses and/or significant others, and great grandchildren and the support they have all provided to him and Deanne over these past years of difficulty due to his declining health. He would not have smiled so much at the end had Kara and Larkyn not visited frequently and put on some foolishness just to make him feel better. He found great comfort in Darren's daughter Jodi's blanket that she left that kept him warm in his last days. He also wants to thank all his immediate relatives and friends for the ongoing support to his family in time of need.

In lieu of flowers, he would like for people to donate money to the Town of Topsham tax bill so "Mother" will not have to be worried about that "GD" tax bill this year. He will be remembered as an ornery husband and father that showed his love through non-verbal ways and through subtle nuances in the Vermont tradition. He was known to friends and many people in the community that knew him as "Johnny" and was referred to by extended family members as "Uncle Johnny".  He was also known for enjoying watching out the window with those huge deep shining blue eyes at his birds and nature that brought inner peace when he could no longer get around much. For us hunters he will be remembered as one of the few men that could drop a deer at 200 yards straight through the neck (maybe or maybe not in deer season). May he rest in peace. Johnny did not want a big funeral as that was a bunch of "Foolishness". The only service will be at his graveside at the Lime Kiln Cemetery, Newbury, VT on Saturday, October 13th at 11 AM with Brian Emerson, his oldest son, officiating. Following the service, there will be a "pot luck" gathering at the Groton Community Building, 1476 Scott Highway, Groton, VT.    We ask that Johnny's old friends show up mostly sober and, as Johnny would say; "Not put on any PERFORMANCES".