Emma Rose Cuffe of Summerwood
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Emma Rose Cuffe of Summerwood, member of the SCA since 1985, Order of the Dolphin, Order of the Harp Argent, Order of the Lux Caidis for costuming, and member of the Legion of Courtesy. Although a resident of the Barony of the Angels and member of House of Cempa, "Auntie Em" was well known throughout the Kingdom for her sewing and costuming skills. She was also a prominent Renaissance Faire character, known as "Granny Goodchuckles". She was skilled in "speaking forsoothly" and playing persona..
Recognition and Affiliation
Legion of Courtesy - This award was well-deserved, although occasionally she placed her hand over the medallion "just in case". House of Cempa - loyal member
Death
Our beloved "Auntie Emma", THL Emma Rose Cuffe of Summerland, slipped into a coma early morning on June 9, 2005. At approximately 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon her battle with lymphoma came to an end. In her sleep, and without any pain, this wonderful Lady released her bonds to the mortal world and departed to the Summerland.
Farewells
It was with profound sadness that I made this posting. And it grieves me greatly to this day that I am no longer be able put my arms around her and receive one of her wonderful hugs. However I still take comfort in knowing that I see the twinkle of her eye every night in the stars at night, feel the warmth of her smile in the bright suns light, and hear the music of her voice on the moonbeams as they dance upon the waters.
I love you Emma, and miss you still.
Vivienne, sister of the heart.
Memories
From Vivienne de Lampérière
Emma was always vibrant, laughing, and talking. Anyone who rode in a car knows very well of what I speak. In a car, Emma would have us laughing and talking SO much that inevitably the off ramp or turn would be missed. It was simply a fact of life. To this day, whenever my husband and I, or others who knew Emma, are driving somewhere and we miss a turn or ramp, we all say without thinking "It's the Emma Curse". And it really is!
From Catherine de Winter
Auntie Em always made newcomers welcome. She was adept at street theater, and delighted in taking her "marriageable nieces" on progress at events to introduce them to the SCA. Many photos over the years show Emma's sturdy loaner T-tunics worn by men and women of all ages and all sizes. She was invariably accompanied by her trusty cane and defensive weapon named "Shin Bane", the bane of shins everywhere.
