Emma B Pavao, age 99, a longtime resident of the Hawleyville section of Newtown passed away peacefully in her sleep early Thursday, September 14, morning.
She was a life member of the United Methodist Church of Danbury. She truly lived life to the fullest through her many passions; she loved gardening, traveling here and abroad and was an avid reader. Emma had a special place in her heart for her animals, simply chatting with family and friends made her the happiest she could ever be. Over the years she travelled all around the world with her friends but her last trip to the Holy Land fulfilled her travel dreams.
Emma worked night shifts at Barden’s during WWII, she also worked for De Sherbinin Products in Hawleyville as the traffic manager until her retirement at 82 years of age. She remained active even during her later years. She volunteered her time at the Dorothy Day Hospitality House, Helping Hands and devoted much of her life to many church functions.
Emma was predeceased by her husband Antone Pavao. She is survived by her son John Pavao of Hawleyville and daughter June Kennedy of New Milford; grandchildren Laura Bjorklund, Kevin Kennedy, Theresa Luallen, Roberta Mateer; and great Grandchildren David and Kyle Kennedy, Brooke and Sarah Luallen, Alex and Mary Kate Nolan, and Duncan and Sean Mateer.
Emma touched the lives of many people with her smile, generosity and trademark sense of humor. She will be missed and remembered by many. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a to a charity of your choice.
Emma’s funeral will be held on Monday September 18th at the United Methodist Church, on Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury. A calling hour will start at 10am to be followed by a Service of the Resurrection at 10:30am. Interment will follow in Land’s End Cemetery, Hawleyville. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Honan Funeral Home, Newtown. To leave an online condolence visit www.honanfh.com

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