John Emms
Our condolences to your family from ours, She will be missed, and will always be in our hearts.
EMMS, Pauline
1930 - 2021
EMMS, Pauline "Polly" (nee Johnston) - The family of Pauline Emms regret to announce her passing on November 27, 2021, at Teck Pioneer Residence at the age of 91.
A lifetime resident of Kirkland Lake, Polly is predeceased by her infant son George Labine, her first husband Noel (Chris) Labine, her parents George and Kathleen Johnston, and her sisters Barbara Lalonde and Rosemary Simms.
Lost but not forgotten to her daughters Michelle Contant, Kathryn August and Noella Labine-Bustraen are sunny evenings with margaritas on the deck, quiet walks along the beach, her kind heart and sympathetic ear.
Some of Polly’s greatest loves in life were her pets, dancing, flowers, and children. She was blessed with her husband, John Emms, her dance partner for 46 years who ensured that there were always flowers, and with 6 grandchildren (David Contant, Jennifer McGillivray, Riley and Tyler August, and Elijah and Isaac Bustraen) and 2 great-grandchildren who will all fondly reminisce about their time spent at “Nanny’s cottage” on Round Lake for years to come.
She will also be remembered by her stepson Michael Emms and his children Jenny, Joshua and Jordan, and by her sister Gwen Polyblank.
Many thanks to the staff at Teck Pioneer for their care and kindness in her final days.
The family will gather for a celebration of her life in the spring of 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Sleep well, Polly, knowing you are always in our hearts.