Alan Jackson Emus

Alan Jackson Emus, 64, of Mansfield, passed peacefully on July 6, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Diane M (Laracy) Emus for 42 years.

Born in Norwood on Feb. 27, 1954, he was a son of the late Melvin C. and Margaret J. (Stahl) Emus. Alan worked as a foreman at CertainTeed Corporation in Norwood. He was an avid fly fisherman and model train enthusiast. He liked growing vegetables in his garden, was a New England Patriots fan, and loved his cherished dogs.

His greatest joy was in spending time with his grandchildren. Alan also served his country proudly as a member of the U.S. Navy as a Seabee.

In addition to his wife Diane, Alan is survived by three children, Jason Emus and his wife Kristen of Mansfield, Michael Emus of Brighton, and Rachel Emus and her partner John Warfel of Maine; four grandchildren, Jonathan, Victoria, Benjamin, and Mariella; two brothers, Steven Emus and his wife Liz of New Hampshire, and David Emus and is wife Joanne of New Hampshire.

Also survived by his father and mother in law William and Mary Laracy of Foxboro, his brother in laws Paul Laracy and his wife Martha of Norton, David Laracy and his wife Karen of Foxboro, Michael Laracy and his wife Karen of Foxboro, Kevin Laracy and his wife Elizabeth of Walpole, and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 10 at 11 a.m. in Bethany Congregational Church, 3 Rockhill St., Foxboro. Interment followed at Rock Hill Cemetery, Foxboro. Arrangements were by the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, Foxboro.

For additional information please contact 508 543-5471. To send an online condolence, please visit the funeral home website at www.robertsandsonsfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Alan Emus may be made in support of the glioblastoma research at Massachusetts General Hospital. Checks can be mailed to Massachusetts General Hospital, Development Office, Attn. Catherine Baten, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114.