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Emma Boniface Obituary

Emma M. (Palmatier) Boniface Emma M. (Palmatier) Boniface, 97, formerly of Rensselaer, NY died at her granddaughter's residence in Bluffton, SC on September 3, 2014 after a lengthy illness. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Center in Bluffton for the past 7 years. She is survived by three children, Harriet Minick, Howard Boniface and Merrill Boniface, all of NY, two sisters, 13 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. All services will be held in Rensselaer, NY from the Wm.J.Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer, NY 12144. www.wjrockefeller.com.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 5 to Oct. 5, 2014.

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Dwight Cunningham

August 30, 2023

Remembering Gram on the anniversary of her passing.

Cheryl Hechmer

August 31, 2022

Emma, I can't believe you and my mother left us together. A day apart. 8 years and it seems like yesterday. You took care of each other at the center. I know you are both resting easy now.

Dwight Cunningham

August 30, 2022

Thinking of Mrs. Boniface and her family on the anniversary of her passing.

September 8, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our hearts, prayers and thoughts. May God give you all peace that pass all understanding, only God can give .God will give you the strength to make it through.

cheryl hechmer

September 7, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Emma was my mothers friend from the Bluffton Senior Center. Sadly to say my mother pasded away the day after Emma. I told my family they planned to leave together and that Emma probably said "I will go first and let you know" Iam happy they are together again.

September 7, 2014

Howard and Merrill,
My sincere sympathy on your mom's passing. Just thinking of her brings back fond memories of "Mrs. Boniface" and the old neighborhood of First Street, Broadway and playing in the back yards with all of you, sledding down the hill, and just enjoying our younger days together! May she rest in peace and know she brought back fond memories. Ronni(Lacivita)Swartling,Calabash, NC

September 7, 2014

Merrill,

Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Brad & Marie Lebrecht

alan bauer

September 6, 2014

merrill and family, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. may she rip

Rick Buono

September 6, 2014

Merrill and Family sorry to hear about you mom's passing. I remember her as a gentle when I lived on Broadway and when I worked with you dad. She always had a kind word for me and my folks.

Dwight Cunningham

September 5, 2014

Howard, Merrill and Family:

My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother and Nanny.

Dwight

Linda S Gordon

September 5, 2014

Howard,
Very Sorry to hear of your Moms passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

Aggie Lebrecht

September 5, 2014

My deepest sympathy to my dearest friends Merrill and Debbie and the rest of this wonderful family

Fran,Fred Clark

September 5, 2014

Our deepest sympathy,for the passing of your mother.

Steve Smith

September 5, 2014

To the Boniface Family;
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of your Mom/Grandmom. My God bless all of you during this very difficult time.

September 5, 2014

Merrill and Howie,
Sincerest condolences in this time of great loss. You were blessed to have your mom for so many years. rejoice in the countless memories from those years.
Howard and Marie Myers

Mary Lou Dunham -Cappellano

September 5, 2014

Howard, I passed by your home the other day and thought of your mom. I remember bringing her clothing for alterations when i was a kid. Your mom was so sweet. I am sorry for your loss....Peace and Love MaryLou

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