peacefully, at Hospice South Canterbury, surrounded by her family, aged 39 years. Deeply loved wife of Jeremy. Adored and amazing Mum of Archer, Beau, and Oscar. Treasured daughter of Judy and Tony Sheppard, loved and loving sister and sister in law of Rory and Lisa, Lydia and Dave, Luke and Viv, and a much loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Loved daughter in law of Diane and Kevin. Messages to the Rooney family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Emma’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Wednesday December 13, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
