Emerson, Madeline Joy (Rowland), of Lexington, formerly of Arlington, and a summer resident for many years on Cross Island in Essex, June 24, 2012. Wife of the late John Haven Emerson. Mother of William Emerson and his wife Susan of Davie, Florida, formerly of Framingham, and of George P. Emerson and his wife Linda of Arlington. Madeline is also survived by 2 grandchildren, Tamara and Nicholas. Services private. Donations in her memory may be made to The First Church in Belmont, Music Endowment, P.O. Box 113, 404 Concord Ave. Belmont, MA 02478.