Wednesday, February 21, 1979
Sampsonville, William A. Landry. 71, of Sampsonville, died Mon in St. Rita Hospital. Born in Sampsonville he was a son of the late Freeman and Catherine (Briand) Landry. Prior to his retirement he was employed with Alex Morrison Funeral Services and previous to that had worked for many years as a cook at the Cosy Corner Restaurant St. Peter's and with Mindamar Metals and Sterling. Surviving are his wife, the former Gertrude Fougere, a son, Douglas, Sampsonville; a sister, Alice (Mrs. Charles Robertson), Sampsonville; three brothers, Raymond, Grand Greve, Ernest and Abe, both of Sampsonville. He was predeceased by three sisters, Josephine, and two infants. The body is at the home of his son. Funeral will be Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in St. Peter's Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Peter's Medical Centre or any charity

Dec. 24, 1998; page C 06

SAVOURY, Vincent Derrick - 18, Grandique Road, D'Escousse, died suddenly at St. Anne Centre OPD, Arichat, on December 22, 1998. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of Audrey (Savoury) Kinslow, Grandique Road, and the late Vincent Savoury Jr. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was a happy go lucky type of person. He was a Grade 12 student of Isle Madame District High School in Arichat. He is survived by his stepfather, Keith Kinslow; sisters, Sabrina (Vince Bonin), D'Escousse; Laurielle, at home; brothers, Scott and Reynold, both at home; Keene, Northwest Territories; paternal grandmother, Eva Savoury, D'Escousse; nephew, Edmund Bonin (Sabrina), D'Escousse; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Visitation in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m., Friday 7-9 p.m., and on Saturday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in St. John's Anglican Church, Arichat, Rev. Peter MacRae officiating. Burial to follow in St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Dec. 30, 1998; page C10
 

SAMPSON, Monica Mary - 72, Halifax, died December 28, 1998, in the New Halifax Infirmary Site, QEII. Born in River Tillard, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late John and Aldina (Beranger) Burke. She was a member of St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church. She was also an avid card player. Surviving are daughter, Gail (Mrs. David Jeffrey), Lower Sackville; sons, Wayne, Yellowknife; Lloyd, Terry, Lower Sackville; Kevin, Dartmouth; brother, Herman, Halifax; sisters, Margaret Beazley, Halifax; Theresa Yuke, Toronto; Sister Lola Burke, Sydney; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony; brothers, Xavier, Phillip; grandson, Lloyd Jr. Memorial service 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, 165 Coronation Ave., Halifax, Rev. Basil Carew officiating. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Jan 14, 1999; page D10

SAMSON, Edward Frederick - 78, Louisdale, Richmond Co., died January 13, 1999, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Louisdale, he was a son of the late Jeffery and Georgina (Marchand) Samson. Surviving are his wife, the former Delta Joyce; daughter, Edna (Mrs. Richard Cotton), Louisdale; sister, Lena Fisher, Montreal; four grandchildren; a great-gran-child. He was predeceased by brothers, Alex, Jeff, Cassie, Arthur; sister, Alma. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Glen Samson Memorial Room, Louisdale. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday in St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, Louisdale, Rev. Charlie Cameron officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Strait Richmond Hospital or St. Louis Rosary Park

SAMPSON (Thibeault), Roseanna Alida - (April 1, 1911 - January 23, 1999). Born April 1, 1911, in St. Paul, Que., to Arthur and Matilda (Rosseau) Thibeault, her death occurred at Richmond Villa, St. Peter's, January 23, 1999. She lived in St. Quentin, N.B., until 1935 when she came to Cape Breton. In April 1936 she married Enos Sampson and they lived in Samsonville, where they raised their family. At the time of her death, Roseanna had been a resident of Richmond Villa, St. Peter's, since May 1991. Roseanna is lovingly remembered by her family: son, Leo (Diana), Samsonville; daughters, Leona (Harold) Martel, L'Ardoise; Irene (Norman) Carter, Mona (Andrew) Gracie, both of Samsonville; Melvina (Jim) Flanagan, Roberta, and a special chosen daughter, Mary Claire (David) Smith, Port Hawkesbury. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister, Josephine LeVesque, St. Quentin, N.B.; many nieces and nephews in Cape Breton, New Brunswick and Maine. Roseanna was predeceased by her husband, Enos in 1961; a son in infancy in 1941; her parents; two grandchildren; 19 brothers and sisters. Visitation will be today from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-9 p.m. in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Funeral will be held 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Francis Cameron and Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Richmond Villa Activity Department or to the charity of your choice.

Feb. 02, 1999; page B14

SAMSON, Joseph Wilfred - 81, Louisdale, Richmond Co., died January 31, 1999, in Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Louisdale, he was a son of the late Remi and Elizbeth (Marchand) Samson. He served in the Second World War. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, Arichat. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Melvina Sampson; daughters, Yvonne Marie (Mrs. Thomas Short), Cynthia Marie (Mrs. Bruno Moelbert), Louisdale; son, Blair, Arichat; sisters, Mrs. Delta Sampson, Sydney; Lucille (Mrs. Mike Witzell), Sydney River; brother, Rennie, Louisdale; seven granchildren. He was predeceased by sisters, Mary, Anna,
Stella, Anna in infancy; brother, Victor. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, 12 noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Glen Sampson Memorial Room, Louisdale. Military funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, Louisdale, Rev. Charles Cameron officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations to Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150,
Comfort Fund, or Strait Richmond Hospital Palliative Care.

March 05, 1999, page B07

SAMPSON, Alphonse B. "Al" - 75, Halifax, died March 4, 1999, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., he was a son of the late George and Catherine Anne (Lawrence) Sampson. Surviving are sisters, Florence (Mrs. Roger Martin), Halifax; Marie (Mrs. Gordon Cooper), Burlington, Vt.; Madeline (Mrs. Patrick Whiffen), Dartmouth; brothers, Ernest, Gerard, Gerald, all of Halifax; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Mary Delrosa "Dolly"; brothers, Alexander, Joseph, Thomas, one in infancy. There will be no visitation. Memorial service 8:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Church, Halifax. Cremation to follow. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery at a later date. Donations to any charity

SMITH, Francis "Frank" Augustus - 73, Sampsonville, formerly of L'Ardoise, died Friday, March 5, 1999, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Augustine and Vivian (Daisy Pelham) Smith. He was employed with the CNR in Halifax and Sydney for 43 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Elsie Burkey Smith; daughters, Claudia (Gerry Homer), Trenton, Ont.; Bernadette (Donald Bona), Sampsonville; Mary Lou (Wayne Rogers), Lower Sackville; son, Wayne (Jeanne Gallagher) Berthier, Lower Sackville; grandchildren, Paulette, Glen, Todd Miller, Ontario and New Brunswivk; Leigh, Anne and Derrick Bona, Sampsonville; Candice and Jeffrey Rogers, Lower Sackville; Angie and Michelle Berthier, Lower Sackville; great-grandchildren, Kali and Beth, Ontario. He was also survived by brother, James (Anne) Smith, Lower Sackville; sisters, Rose Hull, Halifax; Vivian Melanson, Halifax; also several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be in L'Ardoise Funeral Home, today from 7-9 p.m., and Sunday from 2-9 p.m. The funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetics Association.
Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

May 17, 1999; page B13

SAMPSON, Evangeline Mary - 76, Louisdale, Richmond Co., died May 14, 1999, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Cape Auguet, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Albany and Martha (Gaudet) Boudreau. Surviving are daughters, Martha Marchand, Louisdale; Ida M. Babineau, Beaver Bank; Raylene Morris, Dartmouth; Bernadette Samson, Sackville; Christine Vieira, Scarborough, Ont.; sons, Edward, Louisdale; Herby, Arichat; sisters, Rita MacEachern, Arichat; Rose Benoit, Antigonish; Theresa Benoit, Cape Auguet; brothers, Arthur, Francis, Sylvester, John, all of Arichat; Agapie, West Arichat; Joseph, Petit-de-Grat; Amable, Kentville; Clarence, Little Dover; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard; brothers, Elias, Leo; sister, Alice. Funeral 10 a.m. today in St. Louis Parish Church, Louisdale, Rev. Charles Cameron officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Donations to Strait Richmond Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to Isle Madame and Louisdale Funeral Home, Petit-de-Grat.

STONE, Eva Mary - St. Peter's, died January 24, 1999, in Strait Richmond Hospital. Born in St. Peter's she was a daughter of the late George Ranald and Agnes (Landry) MacDonald. She was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 47 Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are children, Frances (Mrs. Hughie Campbell), Red Islands; Mary Bennett, Toronto; Jospeh Stone (Gloria) Sackville; Gladys (Mrs. Gordon Cote), Grand Greve; Gordon Stone (Shirley), Cameron, Ont.; Wayne Stone, St. Peter's; Carolyn Stone, Sydney; Gail Murray (Terrance), River Bourgeois; Roger Stone, Halifax; 29 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brother, Joseph H. MacDonald
(Liz), St. Peter's; sisters, Peggy Biron (Paul), Halifax; Marie MacDonald, Halifax. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel Charles; daughter, Sharon Stone; son, Vernon Francis Stone; brothers, James, Charlie, Johnny; sisters, Blanche Archibald, Gladys Roach. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-9 p.m. Tuesday, both in Alex A., Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Rev. Francis Cameron officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery

June 11, 1999; page D16

SAMPSON, Joseph Louis - Petit-de-Grat, died June 10, 1999, at home. He was a son of Edna (Landry) Sampson and the late Lawrence Sampson. Surviving are his former wife, Rose; sons, Wayne, Shaun, Ronald, all of Petit-de-Grat; sisters, Mary Fougere, D'Escousse; Claire Edwards, Pondville. He was predeceased by brother, Terrence. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Isle Madame and Louisdale Funeral Home, Petit-de-Grat. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Petit-de-Grat, Rev. Hugh D. MacDonald officiating. Burial to follow in Star of the Sea Cemetery. Donations to IWK Grace Foundation or any charity.

June 17, 1999; page C10

SAMSON, Alfred Henry - 68, Guelph, Ont. died June 16, 1999, in Guelph General Hospital, Guelph. Born in Little Anse, he was a son of the late Freddie and Mary Josephine (Boudreau) Samson. Surviving are his wife, the former Helen Denise Synott, Quelph; daughter, Cheryl Samson, London, Ont.; sons, Robert, at home; Randy, Kevin, Guelph; sisters, Bernadette Clannon, Isabel Tandy, Dorothy Morrison; Little Anse; Delima Weisent, Petit-de-Grat; Lorraine Forster, Arichat; brothers, William, Lawrence, George, Rudolphe, twin brother, Ozwald, Little Anse; seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by sister, Alma Boudreau. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Gilbert and MacIntyre Funeral Home, Guelph. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday in St. Joseph's Church, Guelph. Burial to follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Oustic, Ont.

SAMPSON, Gordon Joseph - 79, Richmond Villa, formerly of L'Ardoise, died June 22, 1999, in Strait Richmond Hospital. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Pascal and Sophie (Martell) Sampson. He was a fisherman most of his life. He served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War. Surviving are sisters, Rose Sampson, Emeline Peters, L'Ardoise; Mae Kawuza, St. Peters; Sophie Doe, Ontario; brother, Leo, L'Ardoise; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Gerald, Wallace, Clarence; sisters, Irene Gaudet, Delia Rogers, Emma Martell. The body has been cremated. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in Holy Garden Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral under direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's

July 06, 1999; page B13

SAMSON, Bernadette Marie - Born October 5, 1947, in Louisdale. Died at Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, on July 4, 1999. Resided in Louisdale. Survived by her husband of 31 years, Harold; daughters, Sonya Marie and Pamela Ann; granddaughter, Brett Mary Victoria Samson, all of Louisdale; brothers, Tommy (wife Beatrice), Louisdale; Leonard (wife Gail), Halifax; Dave (wife Darlene), Louisdale; sisters, Alexina (husband Don), Toronto; Marlene (husband Henry), Louisdale. Predeceased by her father, Adelard Samson; mother, Delta (Burns) Samson; stepfather, Clarence Marchand; brothers, Tony and Francis. Visitation in the Glen Sampson
Room in Louisdale today from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in St. Louis Parish Church, Rev. John Barry officiating, assisted by Rev. Charles Cameron. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Strait Richmond Hospital, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or St. Louis Rosary Park. Funeral arrangements entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.

August 02, 1999; page B12

SAMSON, Theresa Doris - 59, Little Anse, Richmond Co., died peacefully surrounded by her family on July 31, 1999, in the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Little Anse, she was a daughter of the late Joseph William and Mary Zenna (Langlois) Samson. She was a former employee of Ma's Take Out in Arichat and also a former employee of Richmond Fisheries in Petit de Grat for many years. She was a member of the Little Anse Social Action Centre and was head of the Courtesy Committee. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 40 years, Joseph Alexander; daughters, Arlene (Mrs. Greg Steeves) Caledonia, Ont; Nancy and companion
Darren Johnson, Halifax; Sheri and companion Stephen Dorey, at home; sons, Glen and wife Cynthia, Arichat; Rod and companion Tammy DeCoste, at home; sisters, Mrs. Tillie Landry, Petit de Grat; Joan (Mrs. Rudolph Landry), Little Anse; Susan (Mrs. Vernard Samson) D'Escousse; Antoinette (Mrs. Louis Samson), Samson's Cove; brothers, Bobby, Vancouver; Vernon and wife Magdalen, Petit de Grat; Cletus and wife Laura, Vancouver; Elmer and wife Doreen, Toronto; grandchildren, whom she so dearly loved, Curtis, Kealan, Nicole, Dylan, Samantha, Jourdain and Zachary. She was predeceased by siblings in infancy; sisters, Annette Boudreau and Claire Rosaline Samson. Visitation in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat today, 1-2:30 p.m. Funeral mass to be held this afternoon at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Petit de Grat, Rev. Yvon Loignon officiating. Cremation to follow. Burial of
ashes will be held in the Star of the Sea Cemetery in Petit de Grat at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to the Strait Richmond Hospital Palliative Care, Canadian Cancer Society or to St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre in Arichat.

August 10, 1999

SAMSON, Mary Elvina - 91, Petit de Grat, died August 9, 1999, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Little Anse, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late William and Louise (Landry) Boudreau. Surviving are sister, Loretta, Little Anse; brother, Bernard, St. Anne's Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. She was predeceased by sisters, Margaret, Florence, Artimese, Dora, Kate; brothers, Narcisse, Leonard, Bertman, William, Michael, Arthur; two in infancy. Visitation 2-10 p.m. today, 12-2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Isle Madame and Louisdale Funeral Home, Petit de Grat. Funeral 3 p.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Petit de Grat, Rev. Ivan Loignon officiating. Burial in Star of the Sea Cemetery. Donations to any charity.

September 23, 1999

SAMSON, Joseph Dennis - 70, died September 22, in the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Petit de Grat he was a son of the late Joseph Adelard and Stella (Boudreau) Samson. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Local 73 for 35 years and an avid woodworker. He is survived by his wife, the former Leonie Samson; daughters, Helen (Earl) Martell, Pondville; Maureen (Bob Roy) Landry, Petit de Grat; sons, L.S. Blaine (Delia) Samson, Hammonds Plains; Clive (Bonny) Samson, Oromocto, N.B.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; sisters, Elizabeth Cole, Sydney; Mary Helen Boucher, Havre Boucher; brothers, Wilfred, Petit de Grat; Alexander, Little Anse; Nicholas and Wayne, Halifax. He was predeceased by sister, Priscilla; brothers, Vernie, Francis; two sisters and two brothers in infancy. His remains will be resting in IML Funeral Home, 3450, Hwy 206, Petit de Grat. Visitation from 1-4 p.m. and 6:30-9:30 p.m. today. Funeral mass will be at 9:30 a.m Friday in St. Joseph's Church, Petit de Grat, Rev. Bruno Ruel officiating. Interment in Star of the Sea Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

September 30, 1999

SAMPSON, William M. - 81, Havre Boucher, Antigonish Co., died September 29, 1999, in the QEII, Halifax. Born in Havre Boucher, he was a son of the late Freeman and Mary (Pelrine) Sampson. He worked as a foreman in construction for over 35 years. He was a member of St. Paul's Parish, Havre Boucher. He was a veteran of the Second World War and a member of Arras Branch 59, Royal Canadian Legion, Antigonish. Surviving are wife, the former Beatrice Fougere; sons, Gerard, Harve Boucher; William, Calgary; daughters, Beverley, Fort McMurray; Sylvia, Havre Boucher; sisters, Mary Ellen Major, Sally Raymond, Guysborough; Theresa Norman, Lower Sackville; eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother, Peter; sister, Peggy; sons, Andre, Kevin; granddaughter, Mandy. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in St. Paul's Centre, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Paul's Church, Havre Boucher, Rev. Angus MacGillivray officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to C.L. Curry
Funeral Home, Antigonish. Family flowers only. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity.

October 03, 1999

SHANNON, Harold James - 72, Martinique, Richmond Co., died October 2, 1999, at home. Born in Martinique, he was a son of the late James and Sophie Irene (Forgeron) Shannon. Surviving are sister, Martha Jane (Janie) Briand; brother, Charles Leonard, both of Martinique. He was predeceased by sister, Carretha. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Monday, in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday in St. Hyacinth Parish, D'Escousse, Rev. Yvon Loignon officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society

October 15, 1999

SAMSON, Joseph Oswald - 68, died at home in Little Anse, Richmond Co. Born in Little Anse, he was a son of the late Frederick and Josephine (Boudreau) Samson. Surviving are his former wife, Margaret; sisters, Bernadette, Dorothy, Little Anse; Delima, Petit de Grat; Lorraine, Arichat; Betty, Dartmouth; brothers, William, George, Lawrence, Rudolphe, Little Anse. He was predeceased by twin brother, Henry; sister, Alma. Visitation 2-4, 6-8 p.m. today. Funeral 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Petit de Grat, Rev. Stephanie Bouchet officiating. Burial to follow in the Star of the Sea Cemetery. Donations to St. Anne's Nursing Care Centre or
Canadian Cancer Society

November 24, 1999

SAMSON, Clarence J. - 93, Hammonds Plains, formerly from Little Anse, Richmond Co., died November 22, 1999, in the Northwood Manor Nursing Home, Halifax. Born in Little Anse, he was a son of the late Cyprien and Marie Jeanne (Samson) Samson. He was a fisherman all his life and loved to tell stories of his fishing days. He was a key figure in the National Film Board Film "Les Pecheur" ("The Fisherman"). He leaves to mourn his loss, his daughters, Muriel (Vernie) Boudreau, Little Anse; Helen (Gary) Davidson, Bedford; brothers, Stanley (Idella), Melvin (Theadora), Little Anse; grandchildren, Margaret Anne Landry, Petit de Grat; Mark Boudreau, Belleville, Ont.; Ross Davidson, Bedford; great-grandchildren, Jeffrey, Noah, Logan, Petit de Grat. He was predeceased by his wife, Arthemise (Boudreau) Samson; son, Anthony; sisters, Alice Landry, Viola Samson; brothers, Joseph H., Andrew, Lawrence, Baptist, Vander, Andre, Clifford; grandchildren, Pauline and Darrell. Visitation from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, in IML Funeral Home, Petit de Grat. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Rev. Stephanie Bouchet officiating. Burial to follow in the Star of the Sea Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch or the charity of your choice.

November 26, 1999

SAMPSON, Annie Mae - 86, Louisdale, died in her home November 25, 1999. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Winsey) Landry, L'Ardoise. Surviving are her sons, Dave, Halifax; Francis, Albert, Gary, Louisdale; daughters, Eleanor, Louisdale; Rhoda, Florence, Sydney; Lorraine, Viola, Halifax; Shirley, Sylvia, Digby; Marlene, Fort MacMurry, Alta.; sister, Irene, Rockdale; 35 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great- great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; daughter, Mary; son, Joseph "T- Boy"; four grandsons; one granddaughter. Visitation 3-9 p.m. today in Glen Sampson Memorial
Room, Louisdale. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Louis Parish, Louisdale, Rev. Charlie Cameron officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Louis Rosary Park or   any charity. Arrangements entrusted to C.H Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.

January 05, 2000

SAMSON, William Frederick - 83, died January 3, 2000, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Little Anse, he was the son of the late Joseph Frederick and Josephine (Boudreau) Samson. Surviving are his wife, Edith; son, Leon, at home; daughters, Christine, Anne, Little Anse; sisters, Bernadette, Dorothy, Little Anse; Delima, Petit de Grat; Lorraine, Arichat; Betty, Dartmouth; brothers, George, Lawrence, Rudolphe, Little Anse; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by twin brothers, Henry, Oswald; sister, Elma. Remains resting in his residence in Little Anse, until time of funeral. Funeral 3:30 p.m. Thursday, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Petit de Grat, Rev. Stephane Bouchet officiating. Burial to follow in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit de Grat. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to I.M.L. Funeral Services.

January 17, 2000

SAMSON, Catherine Mary "Mae" - 86, died January 14, 2000, in St. Anne's Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. Born in Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Jeffrey and Annie (Marchand) Boudreau. Surviving are daughters, Claire, Edith, Petit-de-Grat; Merrie, St. Peter's; sons, Gordon, Dartmouth; Amedee, Little Anse; Gary, Arichat; 16 grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis; son, Leon; daughter, Anne Marie; sister, Florence; brothers, Henry, Amedee, Leo, Gerald, Freddie. Funeral was held Sunday, January 16, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Petit-de-Grat, Rev. Stephane Bouchet officiated. Burial at a later date. Donations to St. Anne's Centre or Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.

January 25, 2000

SAMPSON, Henry Charles, Ret'd. RSM, MMM, CD - It is with deep sorrow that the Sampson Family announce the passing of Henry Charles on Friday, January 21, 2000. He was a son of the late Annie Irene Penney and Harry Peter Sampson; beloved husband of Kathleen Elizabeth; loving father of Jo-Anne Parent (Tony), Ernest Sampson (Cheryl Murphy), William Sampson (Jolean Brown), Stephen Sampson (Monica), Henry Sampson Jr. (Jennifer), and Kimberley Scott (Mark). He was predeceased by sons, William Charles and Robert Michael Sampson. He was a dear brother of Eileen, Lorraine and Ernest. He is remembered with love by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Private family visitation in Murphy Funeral Home, 296 Isabella St., Pembroke, Ont. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral mass to be celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Chapel, CFB Petawawa, on Wednesday, January 26, 2000, at 2 p.m. In memory of Henry, donations to the CT Scan, Pembroke General Hospital to the Rotel
Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

April 15, 2000

SAMSON, Joseph Arthur - 85, Arichat, Richmond Co., formerly of Petit De Grat, died April 13, 2000, in the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Petit De Grat, he was a son of the late Alexander and Alvina (Samson) Samson. He was a member of the St. Joseph's Society. He is survived by his companion Idella Duyon, Arichat; daughter, Jackie (Mrs. Alfred Martell), Petit De Grat; son, Venard (Helen), West Arichat; sister, Evangeline Clannon, Little Anse; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Mary (Landry) Samson; brother, Lawrence A. Samson. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in C.H.
Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral to be held 1 p.m. Sunday in St. Joseph's Church, Petit De Grat, Rev. Yvon Loignon officiating. Burial to follow in the Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit De Grat. Memorial donations can be made to the Star of the Sea Cemetery Fund or the St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat.

May 06, 2000

SAMPSON, Mary Edna - 75, Lower L'Ardoise, died May 4, 2000, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. She was a daughter of the late Dominic and Veronica Briand Sampson of Lower L'Ardoise. She was an employee of Simpsons, Halifax for 20 years. Surviving are her sister, Laura Charlesworth, Victoria, B.C.; brothers, John, Halifax; Dan, Lower L'Ardoise. She was predeceased by sisters, Rose, Mary, Gladys and Christina; brothers, Arthur, Fred, Richard. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Sunday in the L'Ardoise Funeral Home. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in the parish
cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

May 15, 2000

SAMPSON, Vincent Joseph Sr. - 70, Louisdale, Richmond Co., passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on May 14, 2000. Born in Louisdale, he was a son of the late Felix and Lillian (Burke) Sampson. Stora Forest Industries employed him from 1962 to 1989, from which he retired at the age of 58. He was also a member of the Louisdale Lions Club for 30 years and a member of the Louisdale District Fire Department. He was an avid lover of the outdoors who enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. His family and anybody who had the pleasure of getting to meet him in any way will lovingly remember Vincent. He is survived by
his wife, Dorothy (MacRae); sons, Blaine, Gary (Donna), Vincent Jr. (Audrey); daughters, Brenda (Mrs. Albert Sampson), Marlene (Mrs. Bradley Marchand), all of Louisdale; brothers, Herman, Teddy, Roy and Carl; sisters, Estelle (Mrs. Benny Landry), Joan MacRae, Helen Sampson, Patsy (Mrs. Venere Marchand), all of Louisdale; grandchildren, Trevor and Justin Sampson; Chasity Sampson; Joshua and Nathan Marchand. He was predeceased by his sister, Sylvia (Mrs. Quinten Landry); brothers, Terry and Arthur; a grandson, Ashley Sampson. Cremation has taken place. A memorial mass will be held from St. Louis Parish in Louisdale, on
Wednesday, May 17, at 7 p.m. officiated by Rev. Charlie Cameron. Burial to follow in St. Louis Parish Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Louisdale Rosary Park. Funeral arrangements entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.

June 26, 2000

SAMSON, Leo Walter - 67, died June 24, 2000, in St. Anne's Centre, Arichat. Born in Little Anse, Richmond Co., he was a son of the late Albert and Virginia Minnie (Samson) Samson. Surviving are his former wife, Catheline; daughters, Deborah Samson (Kenneth), Little Anse; Angela Pitcher (Keith), Beaver Bank; sons, Gerry and wife Trish, Fall River; Albert, Little Anse; Herman and wife Aline, Little Anse; Bradley and wife Shirley, West Arichat; sisters, Yvonne, Margaret, Martha, Edith, Mary; brothers, Ralph, Fred, Harold, Leopold; eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by two grandchildren in infancy; and longtime companion, Iris. His remains are
resting in IML Funeral Home, Petit-de-Grat, with visitation 2-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Petit-de-Grat, Rev. Stephan Bouchet officiating. Burial to follow in Star of the Sea Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation to Nova Scotia or a charity of your choice

July 17, 2000

SAMPSON, Elair P. "Helair" "Sammy" - 76, Spinnaker Drive, Halifax, passed away July 16, 2000, in the palliative care unit, VG Site, QEII. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., he was a son of the late Thomas P. and Victoria (Ranson) Sampson. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Halifax and prior to his retirement he had worked for CN Rail and VIA Rail, retiring from the Atlantic after 43 years of service as chef. He will be sadly missed by his wife, brother and sisters. Surviving are his wife, the former Marion Burke; brother, John (Donna), Rockdale, Richmond Co.; sisters, Mary (Mrs. Lawrence Martell), Beatrice (Mrs. John
Martell), both of Rockdale; Alice (Mrs. Alonzo Sampson), Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond Co. He was predeceased by his son, Brian Philip on December 12, 1997. He was also predeceased by brothers, Pat, Fred and Harry; sister, Malinda Evong. The body is resting in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax, where visitation will be held today from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. from St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Halifax, Rev. Richard Smith will officiate, with interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. No flowers by request. Donations may
be made to the Victoria Order of Nurses or to the palliative care unit, VG Site, QEII, P.O. Box 9000, Halifax, NS B3K 6A3.

July 25, 2000

STONE, Beatrice Anna - 71, St. Peter's, died peacefully in the Strait Richmond Hospital, after losing her battle with cancer on Sunday, July 23, 2000. Born in Sampsonville, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Sampson) Sampson. She will be lovingly remembered for her dedication to her family, her strength of character and her wit. She enjoyed gardening, reading and was an avid Montreal Canadians fan. She was employed in St. Peter's at Morrison's Store, Maritime Tel & Tel, Nicolas Denys Museum and later the St. Peter's Post Office until her retirement. In the past she was active in her community, a member of the Alter Society, Royal
Canadian Legion Branch 47 Ladies Auxiliary and the Home and School Association. She is survived by her loving husband, Johnny; sons, Brent (Mae), Sydney; Pierre (Janet), Orleans, Ont.; daughters, Maura Poirier, Louisdale; Denise Mombourquette (Larry), St. Peter's; Janice Touesnard (Ervin), River Bourgeois; Gisele McPhee (Fraser), Lower Sackville; Paula Sampson (Jerome), Halifax; Tanya, at home; brothers, Whiley, Theodore and Daniel Yugh "DY"; sisters, Lila Carter (Charlie), Genevieve Carter (George), Mary Margaret "Peggy" Savoy and Melinda Deveau; grandchildren, Marc, Andrea, Tom, Scott, Lindsay, Andrew, Kristin, Amanda, Ainsley,
Cameron, Adam, Justin, Trevor, Ryan and Michael. She was predeceased by brothers, Enos, Bernard, Martin and Patrick; sisters, Delrosa Savoy, Grace Carter and a sister in infancy. The body is resting in the River Bourgeois Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. until time of funeral. Funeral mass will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richmond Villa Activity Department. Funeral under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Monday, August 21, 2000

SAMSON, Joseph Nicholas - 67, Halifax, formerly of Petit-de-Grat, died August 18, 2000, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, Richmond Co., after a long battle with cancer. Born in Petit-de-Grat, he was a son of the late Joseph Adelard and Stella (Boudreau) Samson. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a superintendent with Fundy Construction, Halifax and also
worked for Municipal Ready Mix in Sydney for many years. He is survived by his former wife, Clothilde, Halifax; son, Brian (wife JoAnne), Halifax and grandson, Wade who he loved so dearly; sisters, Mary Helen (Seward), Havre Boucher; Elizabeth (Claude), Port Hawkesbury; brothers, Wilfred and wife Amelia, Petit-de-Grat; Alexander, Little Anse; Wayne and wife Virginia, Halifax; eight grandchildren; 35 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Priscilla; brothers, Vernie, Francis and Dennis; two brothers and two sisters in infancy. Funeral mass this morning at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph Catholic Church, Petit-de-Grat, Rev. Charles Cameron officiating, assisted by Rev. Stephane Bouchet. Cremation to follow. Burial at a later date in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit-de-Grat. Funeral arrangements entrusted to IML Funeral Services, Petit-de-Grat.

Sept. 15, 2000

SAMPSON (Madden), Frances Theresa - 87, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 13, 2000, in the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Point Michaud, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Catherine (Murphy) Madden. She graduated from Normal College and taught at Balmoral, Point Michaud, Barra Head, St. Peter's L'Ardoise Highlands, Brymer School and 14 years at L'Ardoise Consolidated retiring in 1979. She was a founding member of the L'Ardoise Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch 110 and L'Ardoise Social Club, and past President of the Home and School Association and the CWL. She is survived by sons,
Arthur (Rosalie), Lower L'Ardoise; Simon (Anja), Clydsdale, Antigonish Co.; Michael (Karen), St. Peters; Paul (Susan), Bridgewater; Donald (Kathleen), Coldbrook; sister, Laura Gillan, St. Peter's; grandchildren, Kenny, Cheryl, Mari-Eileen, Janko, Sheena, Amy, Troy, Anna, Anthony Paul, John, Caitlen, Broady, Bethany Rose. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony; brothers, Edward; Brother Arthur CSC, Donald; sisters, Mary Manolopoulos, Margaret and Mary Rose; two grandchildren. Visitation 2-9 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Funeral Home. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday in the Holy Guardian Angels
Church, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Funeral is under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to W.B. Kingston Memorial Clinic or the Strait Richmond Hospital.

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Sept. 20, 2000

SAMSON, Ernest Joseph - 96, St. Anne's Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat, formerly of Louisdale, died on Monday, September 18, 2000. Born in Louisdale in 1903, he was the son of the late Melina (Landry) and Felix Samson. He was a strong and robust man who held true to his convictions. He worked as a labourer for Latimer Construction, Chisholm Construction and Gormans Construction and retired in 1960. He provided a warm and loving home for his beloved late wife, Cecilia and his family of six children. Their home became the central gathering place for their children, their grandchildren and eventually their great- grandchildren. Many cherished and happy memories will always remain with all, especially the grandchildren. The tender, kind and loving man he was became most evident when he was "Papar" for his grandchildren. We will sadly miss the person he was but will take solace in
knowing that "they that love beyond the world can not be separated by it - death can not kill what never died." Surviving are brothers, Johnny Samson, British Columbia; Helaire Samson, Louisdale; sisters, Virginia Richardson, Connecticut; and Caroline Samson, River Bourgeois; sons, Dave and wife Elaine, Andrew and wife Carol, Felix and wife Joan, Henry and wife Marlene, all of Louisdale; Ernest "Ernie" and wife Patsy, Toronto; daughter, Beatrice and husband Tommy, Louisdale; grandchildren, Paula, Danielle, Nadine, Jason, Angela, Andr‚, LeeAnne, Th‚rŠse, Christian, Gregory, Bradley, Dale and Mitchell. great-grandchildren, Meaghan, Emily, Katie, Allison, Laurenn, Kara, Devyn, Brayden, Tremain, Kendra and Bryden. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary Cecilia (Joyce) Samson; brothers, Helaire, Felix, Arthur and Joseph; sisters, Beatrice Goyetche, Mary Taylor, Jane Boudreau and
Elizabeth "Lizer" Marchand. Visitation will be held in the Glen Sampson Room at St. Louis Parish Church in Louisdale during the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and 10-3 p.m. on Thursday, with funeral service in St. Louis Parish Church on Thursday at 3 p.m., Rev. Charlie Cameron and Rev. Conrad Gerroir will officiate with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the cemetery fund, Rosary Park or St. Anne's Centre. Funeral arrangements entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.

Oct. 18, 2000

SAMPSON, Eloise Catherine - 73, Halifax, passed away October 17, 2000, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Torrance, Calif., she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Minnie (Jackson) Walker. She was a retired employee of Sears Canada. Surviving are daughters, Diane Walker, Halifax; Sharon (David) Tipping, Goose Bay, Labrador; Beverley (John) Langille, Halifax; Judy (Ron) Dockrill, Edmonton; Charleen Sampson, Dartmouth; grandchildren, John, Barrie, Dean, Dennis, Shelley, Phillip, Paddy, Leslie, Ron, Derek; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband, Charles; brothers, Clifford, Weldon, Don, Fred; sisters, Margaret and Helen Walker. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made to The Lung Association.

SAMPSON, Howard Joseph - 85, Louisdale, Richmond Co., died October 21, 2000, in the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Louisdale, he was a son of the late Henry and Virginia (Marchand) Sampson. He was a former employee of Dominion Coal Company, Sydney as a caretaker. He drove a school bus for the Richmond District School Board for approximately 15 years up until his retirement. He was a member of Le Fleur de Lis Senior Citizens Club, Louisdale. He enjoyed playing cards, bowling and gardening. He was a man who never complained and never said a bad word about anyone. His family and many friends will sadly miss him. He is survived by daughters, Mrs. Doreen Marchand, Etobicoke, Ont.; Brenda (Mrs. Jim Marchand), Louisdale; brothers, Anthony, Louisdale; Leonard, Lower South River; grandchildren, Yvette, Adonica, Jean Marc and Dean; great-grandchild, Caean. He was
predeceased by his wife, the former Agnes Kiley; sisters, Mabel Sampson, Delia Langlois and Stella Boudreau. Visitation 1-2:30 p.m today in Glenn Sampson Room, Louisdale. Funeral mass to be celebrated 3 p.m. today in St. Louis Catholic Church, Louisdale, Rev. Charlie Cameron officiating. Burial to take place in St. Louis Parish Cemetery, Louisdale. Memorial donations may be made to St. Louis parish cemetery fund, St. Louis Rosary Park or to the Strait Richmond Hospital Palliative Care. Funeral arrangements entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.

January 26, 2001

SAMPSON, Alphonse Jeffrey - 71, Toronto, died December 30, 2000, in the Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto. Born in Louisdale, he was the son of the late Alphonse and Mederise (Boudreau) Sampson. Surviving are his companion, Louise MacLeod, Toronto; sons, Wayne
(Pat), Brian (Penny), both of Ontario; Steve (Cathy), Paul (Erlene), both of Louisdale; Brent (Ann), Pondville; Lloyd, Alberta; 12 grandchildren; brothers, Ambrose, Francis, Wilfred, all of Ontario; also his former wife, Eileen (Scanlan), Arichat. He was predeceased by brothers, Arthur and Danny. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 27 from 9:30-10:30 a.m., in the Glen Sampson Room in Louisdale. Memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m., in the St. Louis Parish Church, Louisdale, Rev. Charlie Cameron officiating. Burial of remains in St. Louis Parish Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to St. Louis Parish Cemetery Fund. Funeralarrangements entrusted to the C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.

February 07, 2001

SHARPE, Shirley Elizabeth - 72, L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., Cape Breton, formerly of Beaver Bank, died February 4, 2001, in the Strait Richmond Hospital, Richmond Co., Cape Breton. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Gladys (Butler) Swann. She was a member of St. Mary's  Roman Catholic Church, Halifax. She is survived by a daughter, Hope Pottie, L'Ardoise; brothers, Ernest Swann, Lakeside; Leroy Swann, Petawawa, Ont.; Willard Swann, Beaver Bank; sister, Doris McIntyre, Montreal, Que.; grandchildren, Andrea, Andre, Angela, Adam and Matthew. She was predeceased by husband, William Sharpe. Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements entrusted to J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, February 10, 2001, in the Holy Guardian Angel Roman Catholic Church, L' Ardoise, Father John MacIntyre officiating. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper:

March 08, 2001

SAMSON, Mary Louise - 95, Halifax, formerly of Louisdale, died March 6, 2001, in the Northwood Center, Halifax. Born in Louisdale, she was a daughter of the late Felix and Emily Ann (Marchand) Samson. She is survived by daughters, Jeanette Samson, Middle Sackville; Bernadette Landry, Louisdale; brothers, Jerry, Toronto; Frank, Ottawa; Paul, Louisdale; Eugene, South Bar; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Daniel Marchand; second husband, Alcide Samson; eight children; two sisters; three brothers. Visitation today in the Glen Sampson Room in Louisdale from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Louis Church, Louisdale, Friday morning at 11 a.m., Rev. Charlie Cameron officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.

January 10, 1997

SAMPSON, CHARLIE STAN

Charlie Stan Sampson, 77, L’Ardoise, died January 10, 1997 at home. Born in L’Ardoise, he was a son of the late Albany and Rose (Preshong) Sampson. He served in Europe during the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Signal Corps and was a recipient of the Normandy Medal. He was a 50-year member and past-president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110, L’Ardoise. He retired in 1976 after 27 years driving the school bus for Richmond County School Board. He was an avid bowler and member of L’Ardoise Seniors Bowling League. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, the former Annie Gracie; daughters, Valerie (Mrs. Harry Sampson), Rockdale; Beverly (Mrs. Sonny Chivari), Sydney; Eleanor, Halifax; sons Gerry, L’Ardoise; Earl, New Minas; brother, Edwin, Montreal; eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by daughter Irene; sister Eleanor; brothers, Desmond, Quinten, Gerard, Reggie. Visitation 1-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday in L’Ardoise
Funeral Home. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society, L’Ardoise, or Dr. W.B. Kingston Memorial Clinic. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter’s.

April 02, 2001

SAMPSON AUSTIN, Jordon - Peacefully and unexpectedly passed away in Royal Alexander Hospital, Edmonton, Alta. He was born to Theresa Sampson and Mark Allen Austin on March 26, 2001. Born prematurely at 23 weeks, he was only
able to be with us for 117 minutes. Jordon will be resting in Glen Sampson Memorial Room, Louisdale. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, April 3 from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time at 11 a.m., Rev. Charles Cameron officiating. Interment to follow in parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the compassionate care of I.M.L. Funeral Services, Petit de Grat.

In 'THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.

April 20, 2001

SMITH, Marlene Sharon - 47, Poulamon, died April 18, 2001 in Strait Richmond Hospital. Born in Arichat, she was a daughter of Margaret (MacDonald) Diggdon, Arichat and the late Stanley Diggdon. She was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed her dogs. She is survived by her husband, Neil; sons, Leslie (Julie), Petawawa, Ont.; Raymond (Fonda), Halifax; sister, Beverley Diggdon (Allan), Arichat; brothers, William "Billy" (Martha), West Arichat; Glenn (Jeanette), Middle West Pubnico, Yarmouth Co.; grandchildren, Jessica, Kurtis, Cody and Jace; uncle, John and aunt, Hattie MacDonald, Point Edward;
aunt, Jessie MacDonald, Howie Center; mother-in-law, Lillian Smith, West River Station. She was predeceased by her daughter, Cindy, in infancy; brother, Robert, at birth; sister, Sheila; aunt, Barb; uncle, Dan. Visitation 2-9 p.m. today and Saturday 9-11 a.m., funeral 11 a.m., Saturday, both in St. John's Anglican Church, Arichat, Arch Deacon Peter MacRae
officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to St. John's Anglican Church, P.O. Box 141, Arichat, NS B0E 1A0 or a charity of choice.

April 27, 2001

SAVOURY, Robert Poole - 54, Petit de Grat, died April 26, 2001, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Belloram, Nfld., he was a son of Eva (Poole) Savoury and the late Vincent Savoury. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; sisters, Neita Meilleaur, Montreal; Addie Lake, Toronto; Millie (Bob) Meunier, West Arichat; Joyce Savoury, Sydney; brothers, Allan (Ruth), Poirierville; Levi (Debbie), Sydney and Sam, D'Escousse; brother-in-law, Rudolphe (Anna) Boudreau, Petit de Grat; several nieces and nephews. He waspredeceased by brother, Vincent Jr.; sister, Joan; mother-in-law, Ina; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1-9 p.m. today in I.M.L. Funeral Home, 3450 Highway 206, Petit de Grat. Funeral service will be held
in St. John's Anglican Church, Arichat, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Arch Deacon Peter McRae officiating. Cremation to follow. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

SAMPSON
Of Holbrook, unexpectedly, May 25th, Shawn L..  Beloved son of Patrick and  Ruth (Coughlin) Sampson of Holbrook.  Brother of Patrick of Chicopee and  Christina Sampson-Beers of Holbrook.  Grandson of Arthur and Margaret
Coughlin of Weymouth and Mary Sampson of Nova Scotia and the late Geraldine  Coughlin and Patrick Samson.  Uncle of Brian and Kayla Beers of Holbrook.  Also survived by many aunts, uncles and friends.  Funeral from the Hurley
Funeral Home, 127 South Franklin Street, (rte. 37) Holbrook Tuesday at 9:15  A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph's Church at 10:00 A.M..  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.  Visiting hours  Monday 4:00 - 8:00 P.M.  Interment, Union Cemetery. 

June 17, 2001

SAMPSON, Joseph Thomas "Joe, Tommy, Honey" - Age 75, Halifax, slipped away peacefully June 14, 2001, in Camphill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII. Born in Louisdale, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Ida (Samson) and James Sampson. He was a veteran of the Merchant Navy where he served and travelled on The Lady Nelson, The Lady Rodney and The Pictou County. He worked many years as a freight handler on the Halifax waterfront, Citadel Motors and Firestone, retiring from Wood Motors. He was an active member of St. Agnes parish for many years and never missed helping with ushering and collection plate duties every Sunday. He loved gardening, flowers, the water, fishing, boats, as well as the occasional card game. Joe was a gentle soul and will be missed by all his family and friends. Survived by devoted and loving wife, Anne (Knight-Eigeard); sons, Paul (Helen), Tom (Vi) MacDougall and Jack MacDougall; daughters, Darlene (Hank), Carol (Jim) Jollimore, Linda Leblanc, all of Halifax; grandchildren, Steven (Tracey), Winnipeg; Danielle, Debbie (Darren), Tracy (Archie), Karlie, Michelle (Justin); great-grandchildren, Sara, Ryan, Justina, Morgan; brothers, Anthony "Tony" (Shirley) Sampson; Leonard "Mickey" (Eleanor) Sampson; sisters, Melvina Samson, Zelia (Ernest) Aucoin. He was predeceased by
sister, Theresa Rogers; niece, Dale Rogers and companion, MargaretMacDougall. Visitation will be held 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday in St. Agnes Church, Father Michael Walsh officiating. Burial in St. John's Cemetery.

"Thomas C. Sampson, 84, of 85 Old Mill Road, Shrewsbury, a cabinet maker, died Tuesday, June 12, at his home, after an illness.  He leaves his wife of 62 years, Alice (Oster) Sampson; three daughters, Elaine Billota of Westminster, Ma., Betty O'Keefe of Naples, Fl., and Diane Kasputis of Millbury, Ma.; 11 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. A daughter, Jean Nelson of Uxbridge, Ma. died in 1999.
He was born in Bridgeport, Ct., son of Joseph and Mary (Ferguson) Sampson, and lived more than 50 years in Shrewsbury.  He graduated from Shrewsbury high School, and Worcester Boy's Trade High School.  Mr. Sampson was a cabinet maker at Concept Industries for 15 years, retiring in 1984.  He was previously a cabinet maker for Gothic Craft in
Northborough, Ma."

Thomas was the last surviving child of Joseph Sampson of Louisdale, N.S., and later of Worcester, Ma., He was my mother's "kid brother", as she said so many times.

June 17, 2001

SAMPSON, Joseph Thomas "Joe, Tommy, Honey" - Age 75, Halifax, slipped away peacefully June 14, 2001, in Camphill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII. Born in Louisdale, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Ida (Samson) and James Sampson. He was a veteran of the Merchant Navy where he served and travelled on The Lady Nelson, The Lady Rodney and The Pictou County. He worked many years as a freight handler on the Halifax waterfront, Citadel Motors and Firestone, retiring from Wood Motors. He was an active member of St. Agnes parish for many years and never missed helping with ushering and
collection plate duties every Sunday. He loved gardening, flowers, the water, fishing, boats, as well as the occasional card game. Joe was a gentle soul and will be missed by all his family and friends. Survived by devoted and loving wife, Anne (Knight-Eigeard); sons, Paul (Helen), Tom (Vi) MacDougall and Jack MacDougall; daughters, Darlene (Hank), Carol (Jim)
Jollimore, Linda Leblanc, all of Halifax; grandchildren, Steven (Tracey), Winnipeg; Danielle, Debbie (Darren), Tracy (Archie), Karlie, Michelle (Justin); great-grandchildren, Sara, Ryan, Justina, Morgan; brothers, Anthony "Tony" (Shirley) Sampson; Leonard "Mickey" (Eleanor) Sampson; sisters, Melvina Samson, Zelia (Ernest) Aucoin. He was predeceased by sister, Theresa Rogers; niece, Dale Rogers and companion, Margaret MacDougall. Visitation will be held 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday in St. Agnes Church, Father Michael Walsh officiating. Burial in St. John's Cemetery.

Nov 13, 1998
Paul Sampson 63, Sydney
Paul Simon Marie Sampson, 63, of 41 Tobin Road, formerly of 28 Emerald St., North Sydney, died suddenly Thursday, November 12, 1998, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in St. Pierre he was the son of the late Albert and Mary Angelique (Avery) Sampson. Paul worked as a taxi driver with Jardine's Taxi for many years. He enjoyed participating with hockey and softball leagues, he was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, North Sydney. He is survived by four daughters, Paulette (Tommy), Mary Ann (Donnie), Michelle (Mrs. Norman Gerrow) all of North Sydney, Adel at home; one son, Albert, at home; one brother, Charles Sampson, North Sydney; one sister Ailene Teleticha, St. Pierre; three foster brothers, Cyril MacDonald, Colin MacDonald, both of North Sydney, Russell MacDonald, Sydney Mines; one foster sister, Kay Serroul, Sydney Mines; seven grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Donna Malanka; foster parents Colin and Mary MacDonald, three foster brothers, Raymond, Edward and Lloyd; one foster
sister Tina Harris. Visitation is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St. North Sydney. Funeral Service is Sunday at 2 p.m. in Our Lady of Sorrows Church with the Rev. Peter Piva officiating. Burial to
follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney.

Nov 26, 1998
Gilbert Sampson 82, L'Ardoise
Gilbert Sampson, 82, of L'Ardoise, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998, at the St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in L'Ardoise, he was the son of the late William Flavian and Mary Alice (Martell) Sampson. After working in Halifax, during the Second World War, he returned to L'Ardoise where he operated a shoe repair store until his retirement. He is survived by brothers, Lorenzo and his wife, Sadie, L'Ardoise and Wilfred, Whitinsville, Mass. and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Herbie in infancy, Raymond, Napoleon and Alphonso and two sisters, Martha and Florence. Visitation will be in the L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Parlor, Friday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be held 10 a.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Angel¹s Church, L'Ardoise with Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Arrangements are under the direction of the Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peters.

July 07, 2001

SAMPSON, Leonard Nicholas - 95, Lower L'Ardoise. Mr. Sampson was a guest in Richmond Villa Guest Home, St. Peter's. He was a lifelong resident of Lower L'Ardoise and the last of a Sampson family lineage to reside there since 1755. He died Saturday, June 30, 2001, in the guest home, after a brief illness. He was a son of the late Michael and Eliza (Chisholm) Sampson. He
was predeceased by his wife, Rose Marie; brothers, Wilfred, Clarence, Daniel, Joseph, Martin and Berthrum; sisters, Beatrice and Sarah. Surviving are his son, Gregory (Nancy), Halifax; daughters, Bernadette (Edgar) Fraser, Antigonish; Anne (Gregory) Burke, Halifax; four granddaughters; four great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; many nieces and nephews, in both Canada and the
United States. Cremation has taken place. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, in HolyGuardian Angels Church, Lower L'Ardoise, with family visitation beginning at 1 p.m. in Holy Guardian Angels Funeral Home. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home.

Wednesday, November 14, 2001

SAMSON, Joseph R. "Black Joe" - 86, Louisdale, died November 13, 2001, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Louisdale, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Zelia (Boudreau) Samson. He was a tireless worker  most his
working life. He is survived by son, Bernard (Eula), Petit de Grat; daughters, Mary (Herman Samson), Zelia (Jocelyn Poirier),
both of Louisdale; grandchildren, Phil, Dion, Carla, Tracey, Andre, Raynald; great-grandchildren, Daniel, Katelyn, Aaron,
Jamie, Samantha, Aaron, Brandon; sister, Rita (Godfrey Marchand), Ottawa. He was predeceased by his wife, the former
Margaret Cross; grandson, Brent; sisters, O'Beline, Mary, Vergie, Cecile; brothers, Abraham, Lawrence, Jimmy. Visitation
2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Glen Sampson Memorial Room in Louisdale. Mass of Christian burial will take place 11 a.m Friday
in St. Louis Church, Louisdale, Rev. Charlie Cameron officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the St. Louis Parish Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the C.H. Boudreau
Funeral Home, Arichat.

In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.

Wednesday, November 14, 2001

SAMSON, Lawrence Joseph - 83, Arichat, formerly of Petit de Grat, died November 13, 2001, at his residence in St. Anne
Community & Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. Born in Petit de Grat, he was a son of the late Albert and Louise (Landry)
Samson. He belonged to the Canadian Army from from 1941 - 1942 during the Second World War. He was a former
employee of Booth Fisheries for over 20 years and worked as an insulator in construction work and was a member of St.
Joseph's Society. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Edith Landry, Petit de Grat; daughter, Marlene Henry (David),
Sackville; sons, Amedee (Diane), Arichat; Louis (Antoinette), Sampsons Cove; Paul (Margaret), West Arichat; Vincent
(Sylvia), Pondville; Howard (Rose), Petit de Grat; sister, Justine Marchand, Arichat; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchil-
dren. He was predeceased by sisters, Eva, Mary, Bernadette; brothers, Eugene, Willie, Joseph. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today
with all members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, meeting at the funeral home for 7 p.m. Legion Tribute and
vistation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral mass 11 a.m. Thursday in St.
Joseph's Church, Petit de Grat, Rev. Yvan Loignon officiating. Burial to follow in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit de Grat.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Anne Community & Nursing Care Centre or Veterans Comfort Fund.

In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.

Tuesday, December 11, 2001

SAMPSON, Marie Rosella - 84, died December 10, 2001, at home. Born in Martinique, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Elizabeth (Boudreau) Clory. She is survived by daughters, Marietta (Marcel) Essiendre, St. Catharines, Ont.; Martina (Gary) Foote, Dartmouth; Mona Lisa Sampson, Louisdale; sons, Carl (Shirley) Sampson, David Lloyd (Cathy)
Sampson, both of Louisdale;12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Dominique; sister, Hazel; brothers, John and Peter. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Glen Sampson Memorial Room, Louisdale. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Louis Catholic Church, Louisdale, Rev. Charles Cameron officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. Funeral is entrusted to the compassionate care of I.M.L. Funeral Services, Petit de Grat.