Obituary of Ernest William Emmott

Ernest (Ernie) William Emmott, beloved husband of Jan of Calgary, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2005 at the age of 63 years, after a brief, courageous battle with cancer. Ernie enjoyed spending winters in Phoenix, AZ, and was an avid softball player. He handcrafted his woodwork at Ernie’s Woodshed and sold them at the Bearspaw and Cochrane Farmer’s Markets. Ernie is survived by his son Derek and Patti of Calgary and daughter Michelle and Vinnie Blondeau of Regina SK; daughter-in-law Lorri Laface of Irricana, AB; mother, Margaret Emmott of Mannville, AB; as well as four grandchildren, Ashleigh, Kirsten, Zachary, and Zane. He is also survived by his sisters, Kay Scoggins of Mannville, AB, Val and Storm Andersen of Victoria, BC; nieces and nephews Kelly and Lori, Murray, Kim and Corey. He was predeceased by his father Allan. A Family Gathering will be held at a later date in Victoria, B.C. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Health Trust – Unit 47, FMC, 10101 Southport Road SW, Calgary, AB T2W 3N2 Telephone: (403) 943 – 0615, www.calgaryhealthtrust.org. We wish to thank the nursing staff of unit 47 for the respect and dignity they provided to Ernie. In living memory of Ernie Emmott, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, Telephone: (403) 276-2296.