Bronte, Emma G. (Carr)

Emma G. Bronte of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away at War Memorial Hospital on April 13, 2011. She was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on December 18, 1919 to Fred and Mary (Brassar) Smith. Emma was a member of the Sault Ste.Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Emma loved to sing and was a member of the Sweet Adelines when she lived in Arcadia, California. She lived for her kids and loved nothing better than the backyard picnics when everyone was home. She also loved going to the casino and was a club member of the Beetles machines. Surviving Emma are her sons Frederick (Joanne) Carr, Brian (Gail) Carr, and Terry Carr, all of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, daughters Pat (Jim) Langendorf of Sugar Island, Michigan, Janice (Tony) Mavretic of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Candace (Lee) Blocher of Dafter, Michigan, and Colleen Carr of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, sisters Gloria (Ed) Cowen of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and Francine Buechler of Virginia. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Emma was preceded in death are her son John L. Carr II, her brother Herbert Smith, parents, and John L. Carr Sr. Visitation will be held at the (Niigaaniigiizhik) Cultural Building on Friday April 15, 2011 from 6:00 P.M. until 12:00 Noon Saturday April 16, 2011, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday April 16, 2011 at 12:00 Noon with Brother John Hascal as Celebrant. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Hovie Funeral Home.