Emily Irvine Church, 77, of Merrimack, died early Sunday morning November 16, 2003 at her home after a prolonged illness. She was born in Wellesley, MA on October 17, 1926, the daughter of the late James E, and Isabelle Mitchell Irvine. She was also predeceased by her husband Frederick K. Church, a son, E. James Ward, a daughter, Christine Marie Ward, and a sister Genevieve A. Irvine. Family members include, a daughter, Hiedi E Doyon of Merrimack; three sons, George P. Ward, of WA, Robert C. Ward of Lawrence, MA and John M. Ward of CA; one granddaughter, and four grandsons. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, at 3pm at Merrimack Baptist Temple, corner of Depot St and Pleasant St. Merrimack. Urn burial will take place in the maternal family plot in Milford. The Cremation Society of New Hampshire is in charge of arrangements. To view an on-line memorial, sign the guest book or for more information, go to www.csnh.com.