So sorry to just today hear of Paul’s passing last year. I met Paul in about 1965 while living in Queensborough. Paul was a quiet , gentle and very good person. I don’t recall ever seeing Paul without a book in his hand. I moved from  Queensborough in 1975 but my mother still lives there at this time . The last time I remember seeing Paul was in the early 2000’s when I bumped into him at the McDonalds on Annacis Island and yes he had a book in his hand, we had a good conversation.
My sincerest condolences to all of his family member💔

Ron Berikoff   Friend from Queensborough days.

I first met Paul during his regular visit to the Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour. He had donated a box of Country & Western Music Albums and wished to borrow a few back to listen to. He was living at the Florentine then but eventually decided that lifestyle didn’t suit him and he bought his duplex. We had many great conversations during his frequent return visits. I learned about his growing up years in New Westminster, his time working at Craigmont Mines in the 60’s. He played ball for a Merritt team back then and was thrilled that I found a photo of his team.  We had many similar interests, mine being genealogy and his reading obituaries. He gave me his collection of obituaries clipped from newspapers. He was interested in the town he chose to call home for the last years of his life and I am happy that I could answer many of his questions and provide insight for him. Rest In Peace Paul. I know you were well prepared to go. Hope there is the Bellamy Brothers and Hank Snow playing for you up there! Susan Roline

Every Christmas eve growing up was spent at the farm with mom, dad, Paul, grandma and grandpa.

Last picture I have of all of them togeather. 
Paul, Mary, Grandpa, Joe, Grandma

Every Christmas eve was spent at the farm with my dad, mom, grandma, grandpa and Uncle Paul.

Paul, Mary, grandpa, Joe, grandma.
Last picture I have of everyone togeather.

Norm and Sheri Atkinson
FRIEND
1/18/2023
So sorry to hear of the passing of Paul Emery ...
We'll choose to find the December 25th, 2022 passing date, now,
a 'special-memory-date' !
Paul shared his home in Queensborough, New Westminster, B.C. with us !!
This wonderful animal farm, so beautiful to see;
and to know a place like this could still exist in the 'city',
... walk-by(s) to visit daily ...
to feel and know its heritage ...
and the natural wild-life sharing the home with Paul,
never disappointed (with even a resident beaver !!)
THANK YOU PAUL !
Then Paul's home became a Tree Farm,
with old farm-house and sheds and barns,
to older farm-house with sheds and barns,
and always Paul ...
... small comings and goings, people, vehicles, farm furnishings, shared information, advice, ponderings !!
I realized, because of you and your home,
I was now, proud to be from Queensborough,
our roots now entwined !!
We watched you grow, and you watched us,
... how lucky we were to have your simplicity, calmness,
and 'business' steadiness !!
Paul Emery, Queensborough, B.C. Paul, know you are
valued, appreciated, loved ... never to be forgotten !!
Go on kindly our friend,
Norm, Sheri, Lauren and Clinton Atkinson of Wood Street !

We are very saddened by your passing.  We will miss you Uncle Paul.
May you rest in peace.
Tom Dobrovolny and family

Family farm in New Westminster, B.C. 1987 where Paul and his siblings Mary and Joe  grew up.

Paul Emery, 1953 Holy Spirit School. Bottom right corner standing. 

Paul Emery, I met when he lived on his family farm in Queesborough. He visited his dad at Queens Park hospital for many years until his passing but he continued to see his mother daily, also at Queens Park. In my entire life I have never met a man who looked after his parents as he did. I often stopped by his tree farm on Salter Street with my two sons Eli and David. He would share sound advice or words of encouragement with all of us. He always had an opinion either learned from a book or just watching people. While talking with me on the farm his mom who was still at home then, would call my boys over to the basement window only to learn that she was feeding them cookies. I was selling vehicles at the time and over the years he let me store over 20 vehicles there, mostly buses and cube vans. I left the area without notifying Paul in 2010 while my son's were playing Jr. A hockey in Ontario. I always regretted not telling him after 20+ years of knowing him. I was getting a divorce and I didn't want to disappoint Paul. I was also moving to Kamloops and starting a new relationship. One day in the summer of 2019 I was having a quiet lunch at Tim Hortons in Sahali. In ten years I had only been there twice. I hear a voice calling my name and there is Paul Emory smiling, having a coffee reading a library book. We spent a couple of hours talking about the last ten years. He wanted to get back to Merritt before dark so I left him my number but he never called and then covid came. Paul was honest, eccentric and an example of a life led simply. To both me and my son's he taught us how to pursue knowledge and be self sufficient. I never forget the many Tim Hortons, McDonald's and libraries where we often met.
If there is a heaven my friend you will be honored for the care you gave your parents and for the exemplary way you led your life. It was an honor knowing you.  If anyone is interested in knowing more about Paul feel free to call or text me 604-726-0677. Howard King 

Uncle Paul, please know you are and will forever be missed by myself and all of the family! Say hi to grandpa joe for me! 

This is the most recent picture of Uncle Paul’s extended family in Kamloops, Christmas 2022. We are saddened of the recent news of his passing and hope that he rests in peace.

We will miss you Uncle Paul. This is the only picture I have, back row, left to right dad & mom (sister), Uncle Joe, Uncle Paul. Front row  Frank,  Grandpa Paul, Uncle Jerry, Aunt Marj, baby Thomas and Grandma Elizabeth. 

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Paul John Emery

7 juin 1940 – 25 décembre 2022

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