Livonia, NY: Roma (Colburn) Emery, a true one-of-a-kind and pillar of her community, passed peacefully on April 26, 2022. Born to Charles and Lela Colburn on June 27, 1934, she is predeceased by her loving husband Richard, with whom she shared a wonderful life. Roma impacted countless lives throughout her career as a teacher and was admired for her commitment to the community. She was a great teacher, mentor, and friend, and the greatest mom, grandma, and Gigi. She loved to travel, play cards and other games, and attend movies and Broadway musicals. Above all, she loved spending time with her family. Roma is survived by her daughters; Suzanne Emery, Michele (John) Coakley and Pamela Noveck; grandchildren, Amanda (Tim) Ulm, Ashley Coakley, Andrea (Michael) Golder, Tess, Alexis, and Eric Noveck; great-grandchildren, Rowan, Alexandra, and Liana Ulm, and Michael Golder III; sisters-in-law, Ruth Sidorowicz and Sandi Emery; numerous nieces and nephews, and friends galore.
Family and friends may call on Friday, May 6th, from 3pm – 7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia, NY. Private family service and burial to be held at Union Cemetery, Livonia. Where Roma went, fun followed. Please join us in celebrating her life at the Avon Inn Grand Ballroom, 55 E. Main Street, Avon, NY on Saturday, May 7th, from 1-4 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the United Methodist Church of Livonia, 21 Summers Street, Livonia, NY 14487 or the Dick and Roma Emery Memorial Scholarship, PO Box 191, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com