EMMETT, Douglas R. - Suddenly at the Brantford General Hospital on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in his 66th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Ann Emmett (1991). Loving father of Carolann (Rene). Caring "Big Papa" of Alex and Justin Francis. Also survived by several other family and friends. Best friend of Roy Beemer. Friends will be received at the Beckett-Glaves Family Funeral Centre, 88 Brant Avenue on Friday from 10-11 a.m. with a Funeral Service to follow on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Douglas in the Beckett-Glaves Memorial Forest.