Obituary: Emelyn Hauserman, 77, of Oxford

Emelyn Hauserman, 77, of Oxford, died after a long illness, Sunday March 25, 2012 at her home. She was the husband of Robert J. Hauserman.

Hauserman was born April 22, 1934, in Paterson, N.J., daughter of the late William and Alma (Scheidler) Saul. She grew up in Hawthorne and Prospect Park, N.J. and was a graduate of Hawthorne High School and Sherwood Secretarial School in Paterson, N.J.

She married her childhood sweetheart, Robert J. Hauserman on January 30, 1954. They lived in the Pines Lake area of Wayne, N.J. for 50 years, from 1958 to 2008, before moving to Oxford in 2008.

Hauserman had worked as the assistant to the comptroller at Railway Perishable Agency, NYC, and at Ellcon National, N.J.

Although she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2010, she fought it with all her resources, spirit and spark. She never complained of the difficulty of her struggle instead focusing on caring for and enjoying the company of those she loved. She was described as an inspiration by doctors, nurses, friends and neighbors.

Spending time with and enjoying her family was her biggest passion.

Hauserman was an excellent cook and enjoyed family get togethers and will always be remembered for her warm kitchen, her delicious meals and her loving devotion to her husband and her family.

She was always ready to attend soccer games, concerts, dance recitals or school events wherever her children, grandchildren or great grandchildren were involved. She had a wonderful sense of humor, was a great listener and was a great friend to all. Her tremendous spirit and strength and jovial personality will be remembered by all who loved her.

Hauserman loved working with colors and took great pride in her flower gardens. She enjoyed painting with water colors, although she painted only for herself. She loved the seashore, especially Cape May, N.J., where her family gathered for 28 years. She also loved to read and do crossword puzzles, was an avid NY Mets fan, loved the theater, especially "Les Misérables" and any Rogers and Hammerstein shows. She loved both American and British comedies.

She managed the flower arrangements at Easter for her church in Wayne. She selected all the flowers, coaxed some to flower and retarded others always making sure that everything would be in bloom on Easter Sunday. She managed and juried the Preakness New Jersey Reformed Church’s Craft Show for several years. She also co-chaired the lunch room at the church’s annual Antique Show.

Besides her husband of over 58 years, Hauserman leaves a daughter, Lori A. Giannini and her husband Bob of Middlebury, and a son Robert W. Hauserman and his wife Renee of Madison, N.J.; a brother, William H. Saul and his wife Marion of Statesville, N.C.' a sister in-law, Alice Brookman of Rocky Hill; four grandchildren, Andrea L. Brunner and her husband Chris of New Milford, CT, Valerie A. Beard and her husband Len of Southbury; Rachel M. Hauserman and Matthew R. Hauserman, both of Madison, N.J.; two great grandchildren, Katelyn M. Brunner and Leah K. Brunner both of New Milford; and several nieces and nephews.

The family gives special thanks to the staff of the Harold Leever Cancer Center in Waterbury and the Oxford CT Hospice Unit of the CT Visiting Nurse Service for their compassionate care and friendship in making a difficult time ever so much easier.

Visitation: There are no calling hours.

Services: A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, at .

Memorials: Memorial contributions may be to the Middlebury Congregational Church, 1242 Whittemore Rd., Middlebury, CT 06762.

Funeral Home: Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home of Southbury