Emma

Emma Elizabeth Whittaker was a sophomore at Old Rochester Regional High School and a  member of the swimming and sailing teams. She also swam for Cape Cod Swim Club and the New Bedford YMCA Hurricanes. A friend described her as being "of the water." Emma loved swimming, sailing, and all things water-related.

She loved reading and writing poetry. Emma loved music, playing her guitar,  and dancing parties in the kitchen. She binge-watched TV shows like West  Wing, CSI, Criminal Minds, Bones, and House. She never met a dog or cat she did not love.  

Emma was sassy, strong, silly, and intelligent (even if she never entirely understood sarcasm). Outside of her family, Emma’s greatest love was her friends. Her smile and laughter were contagious, and her hugs were epic. She always put caring for those she loved before caring for herself. 

Emma died by suicide on February 16, 2022. She is the best amazing daughter and epic big sister and is survived by the most amazing friend-family anyone could dream of having.