Emile Raboin, 88, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 at The Riverwood Center in Jacksonville. Emile was born in St. Edwidge, Canada, March 2, 1920, the oldest of four siblings to Henri & Rosa (Petit) Raboin. Emile was united in holy matrimony to Fernande Lausier in 1941. From their union, 3 children were born. Affectionately referred to as a jack of all trades he was a longtime police officer from Bristol Police Department, Connecticut, sidewalk inspector, airplane pilot, house painter, school bus driver and formerly a city taxi driver. Emile was passionate about sports, with his favorite teams being the Gators and Boston Red Sox. He loved animals, children and was especially proud of the foster children his daughter is raising. Emile was preceded in eternal rest by his parents, Annie Lee, Burnece, and Chester Wilson. To Cherish His Memories: Daughters; Lucille Rozanski, Bristol, CT, Alice Klatt, San Mateo, FL; son: Henri Raboin, Coconut Creek, FL, 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and caring friends.