Emilia S. Mir of Swan Lake, NY, a homemaker and a longtime area resident died Sunday, November 8 at the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY. She was 94.

The daughter of the late Jose Suarez and Ramona Portelles Suarez, she was born January 9, 1932 in Oriente, Cuba, one of ten children.

Emilia grew up in Cuba and before marrying, worked as a governess for a prominent American family. She enjoyed volunteering at a local hospital. She met the love of her life, Nestor Mir, married and had their first two children, Oscar and Araceli. They moved to Havana before moving to the USA in 1962. The family settled in NYC where they had their son, Robert, and soon moved to Brooklyn. They lived in Park Slope until they retired to Swan Lake in Sullivan County, enjoying nature and country living. She became a Communicant of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Liberty, NY.

Emilia was a wonderful gardener, accomplished cook and was loved by all who knew her. Her warmth, humor and boundless energy inspired her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and neighbors. Nothing brought a smile to her face more than welcoming her grandchildren: Bryan and Christopher Useo, Jason Parker, Nicole Slevin Nikolados, Tanya, Brianna, Hannah Mir, and Elena Rau. She was blessed with many great-grandchildren who she loved to cuddle and sing to.

Survivors include one daughter, Araceli Mir-Pontier of Youngsville, NY; one son, Robert Mir and his wife Anna of Liberty, NY; three sisters and two brothers in Cuba; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Nestor Mir and by one son, Oscar Mir.

Visitation will be Friday, November 13 from 12 noon - 2 PM in the Harris Funeral Home, West Street at Buckley, Liberty, NY.  Funeral services will be Friday, November 13 at 2 PM in the funeral home. Father Edward Bader will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peters Cemetery, Cold Spring Road, Liberty, NY.

Memorial contributions in Emilia’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association - Hudson Valley Chapter, 2649 South Road, Suite 101, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, West Street at Buckley, Liberty, NY. 845-292-0001 or 845-439-5200 or www.harris-fh.com.