Handyman in Heaven
There’s a handyman
in heaven now
Who built a life with dreams
No task, no chore, no obstacle
Loved the challenge of extremes.
A caring, honest provider that
Unselfishly gave his all,
With a heart of gold and
hands of steel
That responded to the call.
A son, a brother, a family man
That would help you
to the end.
A reliable person of integrity
That we wanted as our friend.
There’s a handyman in heaven now
Who’s fixing heaven’s gate,
Oiling the hinges with pride and care
So they’ll open for all who wait.

The death occurred peacefully, at the Prince County Hospital in Summerside on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, of John R. “Jack” Emmett. Born in Halifax, N.S., March 16, 1924, Jack was the youngest son of the late Albert Edward “Ted” and Alvaria “Al” (Bell) Emmett. In 1942 he enlisted in the RCNVR and served for more than three years. Following the war, he began his career with the RCMP Marine Division, retiring as Staff-Sergeant in 1970. Moving from Halifax to Summerside, he continued his career as Chief Engineer with Marine Atlantic for another seventeen years. Jack loved the outdoors. Always a handyman, Jack then built camp “Tuc-Emm-Inn” in Hampton, P.E.I., where he and Trudy enjoyed the company of family and friends for many years. In town, he made many special friendships at bridge tables and won the respect of fellow pool players, well into his 80s. Jack was a lifetime member of the RCMP Veteran’s Association and the Royal Canadian Legion. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gertrude “Trudy” (Tucker) Emmett, Summerside; daughter, Ann Maria, sons John (Pat) and Peter (Heather) all of Halifax, N.S. Also survived by his sister Shirley (Mike) Nowlan, Great Village, N.S., grandchildren Jonathan, Kelly, Erin, Shannon, Kyle, Laura, Scott and Hannah and great-granddaughter, Fiona. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his stepmother, Marguerite Emmett, brothers, Ted and Frank, and by a sister, Deborah. Cremation has taken place by personal request. A private family interment will later take place at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Halifax, N.S. Special thanks to Dr. Cyril Moyse and the staff at the Prince County Hospital. Online condolences and memorial donations to the Boys and Girls Club of Summerside or the Canadian Cancer Society, in memory of Jack, may be made at Moase Funeral Home, Summerside.

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