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Douglas Roy (Doug)
Emmerson

EMMERSON – Douglas Roy (Doug)

Passed away unexpectedly at home on the 5th of June, 2026.

Aged 71 years. 

Dearly loved and loving husband of Richie Emmerson. 

Much loved father of Gareth, Tara, Ryan, Charlene and Sophia, father-in-law of Joey. 

Adored grandfather of Odin and Phoenix.

Dearly loved son of Rhonda and Walter (both dec),

brother and brother-in-law of Murray and Shona, Phyllis, and Judy.

Forever In Our Hearts

Go Hawks!

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EMMERSON – Douglas

My beloved husband, best friend and soulmate passed away unexpectedly on the 5th of

June 2026.

Thank you for the love, laughter and beautiful memories we shared. 

You were my greatest support, my strength and my home. 

No words can express how deeply you are loved and how greatly you will be missed. 

Forever loved, forever missed and forever in our hearts. 

Until we meet again.

Your loving wife, Richie Emmerson.

A Service to celebrate the life of Dr Doug Emmerson will be held at the Lardner Park

Events Centre, Burnt Store Rd, Lardner (entry via Gate 4) on THURSDAY (June 18) at 11 a.m

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The Service will also be live-streamed.

Please click here to view the live-stream of Doug's funeral service.

(The live-stream will commence about fifteen minutes prior to the start of the service but until the service begins only a holding image will be displayed. The link will remain available for approximately 4 weeks after the Service as a recording.) 

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​​​At the conclusion of the Service the cortege will leave for the Gulwarra Heights Memorial Park, 378 Burke St, Warragul.

To reflect Doug’s love of the Hawthorn Football Club you are invited to wear a touch of

brown and gold.

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* Please note that there is no cost to view the live-stream.

The live-stream should be viewed by clicking the link on this website and not via Facebook or social media

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