Erma’s love of math and numbers found her enjoying her work as a bookkeeper prior to marrying and having children. As a homemaker she ensured her husband, Gerald (Gerry) and her four children were always loved and supported. She volunteered at the elementary and junior high school when the children were young. It is when the boys were in junior high, participating in the Sea Adventures program, where she was famous for her Mother Buxton cookies. Erma was a good friend and welcoming neighbour, always making time for a visit and cup of tea. She enjoyed sewing, macrame, bowling, gardening, baking, knitting and most recently working on her diamond art puzzles.
Erma and Gerry met as children, growing up next door to each other. They were married in December of 1962 in New Westminster, British Columbia. Together they raised four children: Troy, Kevin, Ian and Debra. Erma was thrilled to become a Grandma (Nana) for the first time just before her 65th birthday. She was a very proud Nana to three grandsons and one granddaughter.
Erma is survived by her husband Gerald Buxton, sons Troy, Kevin (Yolanda), Ian (Michelle), daughter Debra (Brad) and sister Marieta Jones. She was predeceased by her parents, and sister Leona Charnley.
Erma will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her family, and friends.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and nursing staff at the Cardiac Care Unit and Palliative Care Unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion.
There will be no funeral service by request.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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