Gene Emes

Ven302 · 01-25-2011, 10:58 AM

I just received news from the Smith's

The most tragic news, Gene's sudden passing last evening.

He was a true friend to all of us, specifically the Can Am bunch. He always had good words for every competitior, offering encouragement, dropping by for a visit with each and every one of us. The work he has done behind the scenes with the series can not even be described in the few short lines here. I am beside myself as I write.

To the Emes family Beth, Steven, Ken et al on behalf of Lorraine and myself I offer our deepest heartfelt condolences.

Lorraine & Venice Perno

Dave Turner · 01-25-2011, 01:17 PM

Gene, in this incredibly inadequate space, we say, farewell and Godspeed.

We want to wish you "good luck" once more, as we prepare to meet in competition.
We want to say "thank-you" for welcoming each and every racer into the "family"
We want to invite you to our home to repay even a small part of your kindness.
We want to thank-you for reminding everyone that having FUN was the real reason we suffered through those rainy weekends.

We wish we had shared all these things with you Mr. Emes.

We will miss your upbeat, sunny attitude towards every day at the track, your humble, yet assured greeting for an opponent in victory or defeat; for being a generous and caring man in every way.

We WILL tell you, when next we meet, how much we missed the time we were apart.

Cathy and Dave Turner

CrateCamaro · 01-25-2011, 04:05 PM

Big loss for our series....Gene was a good man and friend to alot of us. Always there to lend a hand weather it be parts or tools or a rye and coke. Im lost for words...this news really ruined my day and im sure im not the only one. He will be missed...

Mike Savelle · 01-25-2011, 05:41 PM

What a tremendous loss for all who knew Gene. "our friend". We are sure glad that we were blessed to have known such a great friend, Mike and I have so many great memories that we will cherish forever. Our deepest sympathy to Beth, Steven, Ken and their families. Words can not describe how much he meant to us in our racing community, the posts before us describe Gene well. He will be missed in our sport. He was the sportsman in "sportsman racing"
Barb and Mike Savelle

Dave Turner · 01-25-2011, 06:17 PM

Visitation at the Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, 166 Main Street North, Markham, Ontario
(Markham Road north of Hwy 7)

Friday 2 – 4, 7 – 9

Funeral at 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the Funeral Home.

Dick Kirkpatrick · 01-25-2011, 09:22 PM

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Emes family.

He will be sadly missed by his fellow racers.

Dick Kirkpatrick

SSGN · 01-25-2011, 10:11 PM

What a true sportsman and a super person.Thoughts are with the family .

Kevin Carvell

Greg · 01-26-2011, 09:31 AM

We were saddened and shocked by the news of Gene's passing. To Beth, Steven and Ken, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Greg and Wendy Box

David Ley · 01-27-2011, 05:04 PM

Got to know Gene and Beth very well as they attended several D1 races over the years.
Hands down one of the nicest famalies in racing ! Our condolences go out to Beth , Steve and Ken. RIP Gene.

Dave & Gloria Ley

01-25-2011, 10:58 AM	#1
Ven302 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 262 Likes: 41 Liked 34 Times in 7 Posts	Gene Emes I just received news from the Smith's The most tragic news, Gene's sudden passing last evening. He was a true friend to all of us, specifically the Can Am bunch. He always had good words for every competitior, offering encouragement, dropping by for a visit with each and every one of us. The work he has done behind the scenes with the series can not even be described in the few short lines here. I am beside myself as I write. To the Emes family Beth, Steven, Ken et al on behalf of Lorraine and myself I offer our deepest heartfelt condolences. Lorraine & Venice Perno Last edited by Ven302; 01-25-2011 at 10:59 AM. Reason: spelling

01-25-2011, 01:17 PM	#2
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Gene Emes Gene, in this incredibly inadequate space, we say, farewell and Godspeed. We want to wish you "good luck" once more, as we prepare to meet in competition. We want to say "thank-you" for welcoming each and every racer into the "family" We want to invite you to our home to repay even a small part of your kindness. We want to thank-you for reminding everyone that having FUN was the real reason we suffered through those rainy weekends. We wish we had shared all these things with you Mr. Emes. We will miss your upbeat, sunny attitude towards every day at the track, your humble, yet assured greeting for an opponent in victory or defeat; for being a generous and caring man in every way. We WILL tell you, when next we meet, how much we missed the time we were apart. Cathy and Dave Turner __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

01-25-2011, 04:05 PM	#3
CrateCamaro Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 411 Likes: 1 Liked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Gene Emes Big loss for our series....Gene was a good man and friend to alot of us. Always there to lend a hand weather it be parts or tools or a rye and coke. Im lost for words...this news really ruined my day and im sure im not the only one. He will be missed... __________________ Tony Valerio 1968 Camaro 1700 IHRA H/CM 1701 NHRA SS/?A

01-25-2011, 05:41 PM	#4
Mike Savelle Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 369 Likes: 125 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Gene Emes What a tremendous loss for all who knew Gene. "our friend". We are sure glad that we were blessed to have known such a great friend, Mike and I have so many great memories that we will cherish forever. Our deepest sympathy to Beth, Steven, Ken and their families. Words can not describe how much he meant to us in our racing community, the posts before us describe Gene well. He will be missed in our sport. He was the sportsman in "sportsman racing" Barb and Mike Savelle

01-25-2011, 06:17 PM	#5
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Gene Emes Visitation at the Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, 166 Main Street North, Markham, Ontario (Markham Road north of Hwy 7) Friday 2 – 4, 7 – 9 Funeral at 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the Funeral Home. __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

01-25-2011, 09:22 PM	#6
Dick Kirkpatrick Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Carlise, Ontario, Canada Posts: 73 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gene Emes My heartfelt condolences to the entire Emes family. He will be sadly missed by his fellow racers. Dick Kirkpatrick __________________ Dick Kirkpatrick 3033 SS

01-25-2011, 10:11 PM	#7
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 131 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Gene Emes What a true sportsman and a super person.Thoughts are with the family . Kevin Carvell

01-26-2011, 09:31 AM	#8
Greg Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gene Emes We were saddened and shocked by the news of Gene's passing. To Beth, Steven and Ken, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Greg and Wendy Box

01-27-2011, 05:04 PM	#9
David Ley Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: South Jersey Posts: 123 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gene Emes Got to know Gene and Beth very well as they attended several D1 races over the years. Hands down one of the nicest famalies in racing ! Our condolences go out to Beth , Steve and Ken. RIP Gene. Dave & Gloria Ley __________________ Dave Ley NHRA TECH