Obituary

Emma M. (Ziegler) DeChristopher, 86, of Bridgewater, died Sunday in the Life Care Center in West Bridgewater, after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Albert M. DeChristopher. Emma was born in Hanover and grew up in Rockland and she was a graduate of Rockland High School Class of 1940.She has been a resident of Bridgewater for the last 20 years.

She is survived by her children, John A. DeChristopher of Arizona, George M. DeChristopher of PA, Ann E. Lesperance of Bridgewater, Marjorie R. DaSilva of Middleboro, Antonia M. Rando of Brockton, her step sons, Robert DeChristopher of East Bridgewater, Richard DeChristopher of ?, her sister, Frances Osborne of West Bridgewater; also 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held on July 21st at 10:00AM, in the St. Patrick's Cemetery in Rockland. Visitation omitted by request. Donations may be made in her name to the Old Colony Hospice, One Credit union Way, Randolph, MA 02368.