LLOYD HARRY EMMS

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LLOYD HARRY EMMS 1933 - 2006 Lloyd Harry Emms passed away suddenly at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg on March 7, 2006 at the age of 72 years. Predeceased by his wife Doreen of 52 years of marriage; his parents, Wallace and Svea; infant sister Eleanor and brother Robert. He leaves to mourn his six children, Patrick (Patricia), David, Claude, Rosanne (Mike), Michael (Angela), Anthony; sister Bernice; sisters-in-law Lucy Lawrence, Laurette Hendrickson and Annette Hendrickson and many nieces and nephews. He was also blessed with 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren who will miss him dearly. Dad was born in 1933 in Chatfield, MB. He wed his life long soul mate Doreen in February 1954 and raised six children together. Dad worked at Thomas Alias (Winnipeg) then moved to Chatfield to farm for a few years. He later moved his family back to Winnipeg and worked at Silverwood Dairies, Kleyson Transport and Riverside Gravel. Dad opened his own Mz Asphalt business in 1983 to 1995. He later went back and worked with Riverside Gravel until 2002 and then retired. Dad loved going out to dances with his late wife Doreen and friends Romeo and Denise. Dad's loving and caring nature will be missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Prayers will be said on Friday, March 10 at 8:00 p.m. at Assiniboia Christian Centre, 3390 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 11 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chatfield Community Hall. Interment to follow in the Chatfield Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Stuart Emms, Chris Sirdar, Tyler Emms, Tommy Emms, Shawn Eckl and Kenny Emms. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Teulon in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 09, 2006