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MRS. CECILE SAMSON Chronicle Herald, Wednesday 28 November, 1951

 
Petit De Grat, Nov. 27-The death occurred at the home of her brother here of Mrs. Cecile Samson at the age of 54 years. She leaves to mourn six sons, and one daughter: George,Wilfred, Louis,Cletus, Lubin, Hermom; Mrs.Gerard Terrio (Isabelle). Also her father Charles Boudreau, four brothers,Vander,George,Clifford and Lubin;three sisters,Mrs.Wilfred Landry (Irene) Priscells and Blandine.
The funeral was held from St.Joseph's Church here.
 

MURDOCH SAMSON
 
Petit De Grat, Nov. 27-The death occurred at the Isle Madame Hospital, Arichat, of Murdoch Samson at the early age of 47 years. He leaves to mourn, one sister, Mrs. Minnie Marchand of Petit De Grat. Willie Samson of Samson Cove and Ernest Samson of Petit De Grat. His funeral was held Saturday.
 
Chronicle Herald, Wednesday 28 November,1951  

Friday June 12, 1970
 Chronicle Herald
ALFRED SAMPSON, 51, 6641 Chisholm Avenue, Halifax, died yesterday at home. Born in L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, he was the son of Thomas and the late Victoria (Ranson) Sampson. He was a civil servant. Surviving besides his father, are his wife, the former Evelyn Green; three sons, Alan, Paul and Robert, all at home; five daughters, Carolanne, Cheryl, Deborah and Nancy, all at home, and Beverly, Calgary, Alta ; four brothers, Patrick, Helier, Harry and John, all of Halifax; four sisters, Melinda (Mrs. Finley Evong), Halifax, and Mary (Mrs. Lawrence Martell), and Beatrice (Mrs. John Martell), both at Rockdale, Cape Breton, and Alice (Mrs. Alonzo Sampson), Lower L'Ardoise. Two children predeceased him. The body is at the R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Catherine's Church, Halifax. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven
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The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 05/22/97

SAMPSON, HUBERT H.
SAMPSON, Hubert H. - 77, Rockdale, died May 20, 1997, at home. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late George and Hilda (Landry) Sampson. He was a veteran of the Second World War and was retired from the Nova Scotia
Department of Transportation. Surviving are his wife, the former Rita Martell; son, Wayne, Halifax; daughters, Diane (Mrs. Wally Peters), Sydney; Lorraine Sampson, Shirley Racine, Mary Anne (Mrs. Paul Heighton), Theresa (Mrs. Gordon
Fudge), Sandra (Mrs. Robert Coakley), Carol Sampson, Claire Samson, all of Halifax; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; sister, Sister Theresa Sampson, Iona; brothers, Findley, Florida; Lee, St. Peter's. He was predeceased by brother, Herbert. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday in Holy Guardian Angels Funeral Home, L'Ardoise. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Cremation to follow. Burial at a later date in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.
 

The Chronicle-Herald
Published: 12/27/94

SMITH, MARGARET ELLEN (MARG)

SMITH, Margaret Ellen (Marg) - 58, 24 Hickman St., Amherst, died December 24,1994, in Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst. Born in Amherst, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Leonie (Legere) Landry. Prior to her
marriage she was employed at Christie Trunk and Baggage. She was a member of Nativity of Our Lady Church; ladies auxiliary of Amherst Fire Department; Monday evening and Wednesday afternoon Womens Bowling League; was an avid
bingo player and canvassed for several charitable organizations. Surviving are her husband, Douglas; daughters, Deborah Landry, Tracy, Amherst; Wendy, Calgary; Sharon (Mrs. John Boucher Jr.), New Glasgow; sons, Stephen, David,
Todd, Amherst; 12 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceasd by sisters, Eva Tower, Winnifred Roberts; brothers, Ernest, Roy, William. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Nativity of Our Lady Church, Rev. David MacDonald officiating. Spring burial in Amherst Cemetery. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Muscular Dystrophy of Canada. Arrangements under the direction of Campbell's Funeral Home, Amherst.

The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 06/12/95

SAMPSON, HERBERT

SAMPSON, Herbert - 71, St. Peter's, Richmond Co., died June 9, 1995, at home. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late George E. and Hilda (Landry) Sampson. He was a veteran of the Second World War and a member of Royal
Canadian Legion, branch 47, St. Peter's. He was a retired employee of Canadian National Railways, working from 1946-1981. Surviving are brothers, Hubert Henry, Rockdale; George Leo, St. Peter's; Joseph Finley, Brooksville, Fla.; sister, Sister Theresa Sampson, CND St. Joseph's Convent, Mabou. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Peter's Catholic Church, St. Peter's. Cremation to follow. Burial at a later date in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise.

The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 06/23/95

SPENCE, JULIETTE


SPENCE, Juliette - 79, 16 Tantramar Place, Amherst, died June 21, 1995, at home. Born in Sackville, N.B., she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Philomene (Landry) Burke. She was a member of several ladies card clubs. Surviving are a daughter, Joyce (Mrs. Edgar MacLeod), Moncton, N.B.; sisters, Yvonne (Mrs. Albert Gordon), Joan Debontes, Tauton, Mass.; two grandsons. She was predeceased by her husband, Waldo; two infant children; sister, Beatrice McKim; brothers, Leonard, Wilfred, Norman, Ted, Edward, Fred, Valmore, John. Cremation has taken place. Family will receive visitors 10-11 a.m. Saturday, memorial service to follow 11 a.m. Saturday, both in Cumberland Memorial Chapel, Amherst, Rev. Byron Corkum officiating. Burial in Amherst Cemetery. Donations to Victorian Order of Nurses or Canadian Red Cross Society.

The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 11/20/95

SAMPSON, ARTHUR MICHAEL

SAMPSON, Arthur Michael - 75, Timberlea, formerly of Louisdale, died November 17, 1995, in Timberlea. Born in Louisdale, he was a son of the late Michael and Sabin Rose (Samson) Sampson. He was a caretaker with Longard's and Fundy Construction and a member of Royal Canadian Legion, branch 156, Lakeside. Surviving are brothers, Freddie, Halifax; Francis, Petit de Grat; Helaire, Louisdale; Thomas, Oromocto, N.B.; Joseph, Burlington, Ont.; Felix, Apsley, Ont.; sisters, Theresa (Mrs. Francis Boudreau), Antigonish; Sabin Rose (Mrs. Simon Landry), Petit de Grat; Mary (Mrs. Leo Sampson), Toronto; half-brother, Joseph, Louisdale; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Walter, Michael, one in infancy; sisters, Roseanna, one in infancy; halfbrothers, John, Wilfred, Albert; half-sister, Mary LeBlanc. Visitation
2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, legion service tonight, both in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Lakeside. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Timberlea, Rev. Duncan McMaster officiating. Cremation to follow.
Burial at a later date.

The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 02/07/96

SAMPSON, ANTHONY THADDEUS (TONY)

SAMPSON, Anthony Thaddeus (Tony) - 58, Louisdale, Richmond Co., died February 5, 1996, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Melvin and EvaMae (Sampson) Sampson. He was a retired pipefitter
for Stora Forest Industries having worked for over 33 years. He was a member of local 972, Canadian Paperworkers Union. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are his wife, the former Bernadette Landry; daughter, Gail (Mrs. Don Marchand), Louisdale; son, Dion, at home; sister, Eileen (Mrs. Austin Morgan), Whiteside, Richmond Co.; a granddaughter. He was predeceased by son, Glen Anthony. Visitation 2-4, 6-10 p.m. today in Glen Sampson Memorial Room, Louisdale. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Louis Parish Church, Louisdale, Rev. Sid Mifflen officiating. Burial to fol- low in parish
cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Candian Cancer Society or Strait Richmond Hospital. Arrangements under the direction of C.J. Mancini Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 08/16/96

SAMPSON, LOUIS XAVIER

SAMPSON, Louis Xavier - 92, Big Pond, died August 13, 1996, at home. Born in Poulamon, Richmond Co., he was a son of the late Frank and Agnes (Landry) Sampson. He was a member of St. Mary's Parish, Big Pond, and was active in the community for most of his life. He was self-employed as a carpenter and also delivered mail on the north side of East Bay for several years. Surviving are daughters, Yvonne (Mrs. Mike Bonaparte), Sydney; Cecilia (Mrs. Hugh Morgan), Dartmouth; sons, Frank, Big Pond; Robert, Sydney; sister, Mary Catherine, Newton, Mass.; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Cecilia MacKinnon; brothers, Will, Tom; sisters, Ethel, Clara, Josephine. Funeral 11 a.m. today in St. Mary's Church. Burial in parish cemetery, Big Pond. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association.

The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 12/13/96

SLADDEN, RONALD ANTHONY
SLADDEN, Ronald Anthony - 26, Halifax, died December 8, 1996, in Westlock, Alta. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Albert and Anne (Landry) Sladden, Halifax. He worked in Alberta as an earth resource technologist consultant for the last year and a half. He died in a tragic motor vehicle accident. His common-law wife, Shari Cameron and son, Anthony James Cameron died in the same accident. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Surviving are daughters, Maegan Erica, Dartmouth; sister, Arlene Chase, Simms Settlement; many aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by maternal grandparents Jeffrey and Bertha (Bouchard) Landry; paternal grandparents, Arthur and Greta (Dudgen) Sladden. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, memorial service 10 a.m. Monday, December 16, both in J.A. Snow Funeral Home and chapel, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax, Pastor Stairs of the Wesleyan Church, Dartmouth, will be conducting the service.

Cape Breton Post
Fri June 23, 1989
Stephen Patrick Sampson, 90, Grand Lake Road, Sydney, died Wednesday, June 21, at Breton Bay Nursing Home. Born at Georgetown PEI, he was a son of the late Desire and Julia (Bouchie) Sampson. He was a retired steel worker and a member of St. Augustine's Church. He is survived by a son, Reg, Sydney; four daughters, Ada (Mrs. Harry Youden), Marjorie (Mrs. Norman Campbell), Leona Lloyd and Kathleen (Mrs. Howard Coadic) all of Sydney; 17 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren and 11 great great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Josephine Arnold. The funeral mass was held this morning at 9:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Church with Rev. V. Fougere officiating. Interment was made in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
 

The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 03/09/98

STONE, THERESA
STONE, Theresa - 69, Rockdale, died March 8, 1998, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Rockdale, she was a daughter of the late Daniel M. and Madeline (Landry) Martell. Surviving are her husband, Daniel; sons, Tom, John, Halifax; Joe, Ambrose, Sydney; daughters, Madeline (Mrs. Jack Boudreau), Port Hawkesbury; Anne (Mrs. Steven Mombourquette), Halifax; sisters, Mrs. Margaret Pottie, Rockdale; Mrs. Cecil Lavoie, Montreal; Mrs. Jane Stone, Mrs. Melinda Martell, St. Peter's; brother, Bill, Montreal; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by daughters, Mary, Anna; son, Paul, all in infancy; brother, Victor. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Funeral Home. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 09/03/96

SMITH, MARY KATHERINE (KAYE)
SMITH, Mary Katherine (Kaye) - 67, Connaught Avenue, Halifax, died September 1, 1996, in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Grand Greve, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Robert and Virginia (Landry) Lafford. She was a
member of St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church and past member of the Army and Navy Air Force Club, Halifax. Surviving are daughters, Linda (Mrs. Donald Baker), Dartmouth; Dianne (Mrs. Philip Glover), Teresa D'Andrea, Halifax; son, Paul, at home; brother, Frederick, Halifax; sisters, Dr. Elizabeth Jean (Mrs. James Lewin), Ottawa; Ann (Mrs. Charles Carter), Sampsonville, Richmond Co.; Monica (Mrs. Jules Sampson), L'Ardoise; Roberta (Mrs. Donald Martelle), Petit-de-Grat; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Cyril T.; infant son, Paul; brothers, Robert,
John; sister, Bernice Sampson. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax. Funeral 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax, Rev. Raymond Marsh officiating. Cremation to follow. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 12/13/96

SLADDEN, RONALD ANTHONY
SLADDEN, Ronald Anthony - 26, Halifax, died December 8, 1996, in Westlock, Alta. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Albert and Anne (Landry) Sladden, Halifax. He worked in Alberta as an earth resource technologist consultant for the last year and a half. He died in a tragic motor vehicle accident. His common-law wife, Shari Cameron and son, Anthony James Cameron died in the same accident. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Surviving are daughters, Maegan Erica, Dartmouth; sister, Arlene Chase, Simms Settlement; many aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by maternal grandparents Jeffrey and Bertha (Bouc- hard) Landry; paternal grandparents, Arthur and Greta (Dudgen) Sladden. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, memorial service 10 a.m. Monday, December 16, both in J.A. Snow Funeral Home and chapel, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax, Pastor Stairs of the Wesleyan Church, Dartmouth, will be conducting the service.

Fri Feb 16, 1987
Mrs. Josephine Sampson, 87, 611 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, died Sat Feb 14, at Spring Garden Villa. Born at East Jeddore, Halifax County, She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Eliza (Bull) Arnold. She was a member of St. Augustine's Church. She is survived by her husband, Stephen; one son, Reginald, Sydney; four daughters; Ada (Mrs. Harry Youden), Marjorie (Mrs. Norman Campbell), Leona Lloyd and Kathleen (Mrs. Howard Coadic) all of Sydney; 17 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren and 8 great great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers, Harris, James and Jonathan; three sisters; Lottie, Jessie and Ada and five grandchildren. The funeral mass took place this morning at St. Augustine's Church with Rev. V. Boutilier officiating. Interment was made in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
 

NATIVE OF ARICHAT PASSES IN BOSTON

HENRY SAMPSON,aged 68,a native of Arichat,died in the Psychopathic hospital,Boston,last Friday night after being taken there from Gloucester for observation.He was a son of the late John and Mary Sampson,of Arichat and was unmarried.For a number of years he sailed to the Banks in Boston and Gloucester vessels.At the outbreak of the Spanish-American War he enlisted and served in the United States navy.Two brothers and one sister survive,Fred Sampson,of Gloucester;John,of Boston,and Mary Foreson.of Arichat.
Source:Halifax Herald pg.7 Friday,5 April 1929

Leo James Sampson,18,of 40 Lahey Road, Dartmouth, died Tuesday as a result of a car accident. Born at River Bourgeois, he was a son of Edward and Jean(Brown)Sampson. Besides his parents he is survived by his wife, the former Marlene Harnell; two sons, James and Richard, both at home; three brothers, Bernard, Lawrencetown; David and Stephen, both of Cole Harbor; three sisters, Evelyn(Mrs. Paul Russell), Lawrencetown; Brenda and Margaret, both ofCole Harbor. The body is at the J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Dartmouth. Funeral service will be held Friday at 2pm in St.Anthony's Church,Dartmouth. Burial will be in Mt. Hermon cemetery.

TUES.25 SEPT. 1979

James G. Sampson,79 of 3 Dogwood Ave..Westphal Trailer Court,Dartmouth, died Monday at home.Born in Louisdale,Cape Breton,he was the son of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth(Boudreau)Sampson.He retired from National Seafoods Ltd.in 1965.Surviving are his wife,the former Mary Ida Samson;three sons,Tommy and Tony,both of Goodwood;Leonard,Cape Breton;three daugthers,Melvice(Mrs.Wilfred Samson),Cape Breton;Theresa(Mrs.Carl Rogers),Halifax;Zelia(Mrs.Ernest Aucoin),Westphal;a brother
Josph,Cape Breton;three sisters;Belin(Mrs. Wilfred Marchand) and Meggie (Mrs. Wilfred Linden),both of Sydney;Rita(Mrs.Godfrey Marchand),Ont.; 17 grandchildren and three g-grandchildren.he was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters. The body is at J.Albert Walker and Sons Funeral Home,Dartmouth and will be transferred to St. Louis Parish,Louisdale for funeral Thursday.

Death date Feb. 25, 1981.

SYDNEY - Barnaby George Sampson, 86, of Sydney, formerly of Lower L'Ardoise, died Wednesday in St. Rita Hospital.  Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late George and Sarah Sampson. He resided in Lower L'Ardoise most of his life and lived in Sydney for number of years. He was a member of St. Mary's Church and Club 55. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Peters; two sons, Napoleon, Pondville, and Martin, Cheticamp; nine daughters, Laura (Mrs. Fred Pottie), Halifax; Kathleen (Mrs. Alonzo Pottie), Toronto; Rose (Mrs. Roy MacLean), Sydney River; Sarah (Mrs. Alvin Pyke), Annerine (Mrs. Jonathon Desveaux), Marie (Mrs. Albert Mombourquette), and Janet (Mrs. Allan Arsenault), all of Sydney; Mary (Mrs. David Campbell) and Doris (Mrs. Ralph Allen), both of South Bar; a brother, Ernest, Sydney; 41 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by five brothers, a daughter and two infant sons. The body is in T. W. Curry's Parkview Chapel.  Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Our Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Stanley MacDonald officiating.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery

20 March 1992

SAMPSON,Edward Raymond-64,,3200 Connolly St.,  Halifax, died Sunday passed away 15 March,1992 in Camp Hill Medical Centre. .Born in Halifax,he was the son of the late Abraham and Julia Sampson.He was a retired employee of Dalhousie University.He was a
member of St.Catherine's Roman Catholic Church.He is survived be his wife,the former Theresa Theriault,a daughter,Donna,Winnipeg;a son,Raymond,at home;four brothers;seven sisters;He was predeceased by a brother in infancy.The body was cremated.Private burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery,Lower Sackville. A memorial mass will be 11am.
Sunday in St. Catherine's Church,Bayers Road.

SAMPSON,Charles D.-88,Richmond Villa,St.Peter's,died October 29,1993,in the Villa.Born in River Bourgeous,richmond Co.,he was the son of the late Daniel and Phyllis(Thibeau)Sampson.He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.He is survived by several nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by two sisters and one in ifancy.Visitation will be 2-4,7-9p.m.today in River Bourgeois Funeral Home.Funeral will be at 10a.m.Tuesday in St.John the Baptist church,River Bourgeois. Rev.Bernie MacDonalr officiating.Burial will be in parish cemetery under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home,St.Peter's. Donations may be made to any charity.

SAMPSON, Mary Alice 77, Uxbridge, Mass., died April 12, 1995, at home. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late James Patrick and Judith (Taylor) Birrette. Surviving are her husband, John A.; sons, Frances BirretteTaylor, Joseph Taylor, John A. Taylor, Massachusetts; daughters, Mary Boulanger, California; Sylvia Parsons, Sydney; Gwendolyn TaylorNewhall, Michigan; brothers, Daniel, William; sisters, Lena Peters, Florence Parry, Annabelle Sampson, L'Ardoise; 16 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 19
greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Gregory; daughter, Helen. Memorial service 10 a.m. April 19, in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise. Donations to Good Shepherd Church, 151 Linwood Ave., Linwood, MA 01525 or St.
Jude Hospital, P.O. Box 1818 Memphis, TN 38101.

SAMPSON, SARAH HILDA... 03/09/96
The ChronicleHerald/The MailStar
Published: 03/09/96
Category: News
Page: D23

Keywords: Obituary Sampson

SAMPSON, SARAH HILDA

Byline:

SAMPSON, Sarah Hilda 94, Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., died March 8, 1996,in Richmond Villa, St. Peter's. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late John T. and Mary (Landry) (Taylor) Sampson. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are adopted daughters, Eileen (Mrs. James H. Burke), Halifax; Rose (Mrs. Gary Peterson), L'Ardoise;
adopted son, Harry (Alex) Sampson, Lower L'Ardoise; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Martin D.; brothers, Edward, John; sister, Judith Berrette. Visitation 24, 79 p.m. today in L'Ardosie Parish Funeral Parlor. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dr. W.B. Kingston Memorial Clinic, L'Ardoise. Arrangements under direction
of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

March 19, 1997; page A 22

SAMPSON, Charles Sr. - 91 75 Oxford St., Sydney, died March 17, 1997, at home of his son in Selma, Hants Co. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., he was a son of the late Patrick and Marie (Mombourquette) Sampson. Surviving are his wife, the former Mae MacKillop; sons, Melvyn, Wayne, Sydney; Charles, Selma; daughters, Caroline (Mrs. Wallace Martell), East Bay; sister, Josie, New Jersey; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, George, Joseph, Wilfred, John Dan, James; sisters, Julia, Margaret. Etc.

March 31, 1997, Page D15

SAMPSON, Marie Eugenie (Jennie) - 80, Louisdale, died in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish, on Sunday March 30, 1997. Born in Louisdale, she was a daughter of the late John J. and Madeline (Samson) Marhand. She was a member of St. Louis Parish and St. Louis CWL. She was a full-time homemaker, who devoted her life to her husband and children. She will be sadly missed by all. She is survived by her son, Bobby and wife Bebbie; daughters, Bertha-Mae Jeffrey and husband Danny, Diana Marchand ard husband Benny. Eileen Samson and husband Leopold, with whom she was residing, all of Louisdala; 11 grandchil-
dren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, thomas and Godfrey, Louisdale; Eugene, Melrose, Mass. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred; sister, Leda goyetche, Mary Landry, Eva Doucette; brothers, wilfred, Charles, John, Arthur. The late Mrs Sampson will be resting in the Glen Sampson Room, Louisdale, with visitig hours 7-9 p.ni. to- day, etc. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Louis Parish, Rev. Syd Mifflen officiating. Etc.

April 25, 1997, page D16

Margaret Sampson dies at 107

SAMPSON, Margaret Adele - 107, St. Peter's, Richcnond Co., formerly of L'Ardoise, died April 24, 1997, in Richmond Vitla, St. Petar's. Born in L,Ardoise, she was a daughter o£ the late Jeremie and Mary Melinda (Martell) Mombourduette. She was the oldest citizen in Richmond County and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are daughter, Helena (Mrs. Fabian Briand), Toronto; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grand-children; five great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Alex; son, Leonard; sisters, Annie, Eva, Helena, Mabel; brothers, Murdock, George. Visitation 6-9 p.m. today, 2-4 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, 12:30-1:30 pm. Sunday, all in L'Ardoise Community, Funeral Home. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday
in Holy Guardaar  Angel Church, L.'Ardoise. Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial to follow Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Donations to W.B. Kingston Memorial Clinic. Arrangements entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Arichat.

July 03, 1997; page D10

SAMPSON, Joseph Simon - 94, Richmond Villa, St. Peter's, died July 2,1997, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Sampsonville, he was a son of the late Marcellin Venante and Adelaide Eliza  (Landry)  Sampson.  He was  the last surviving  member  of  his  immediate  family. Surviving are several nieces and nephew,s. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Carolina
Vollemans; sisters, Odille, Mary, Mattie, Susan. Lena, Sophie, Elizabeth; brothers, Deserie, John, George, Mabie. Visitation 2-9 p.m. today in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Rev. Francis Cameron officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.

SAMSON, Sarah , Jane (Sally) - 90 Malden, Mass., formerly of Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond Co.; died July 30,1997, in Louise Carolyn Center, Saugus, Mas . She was adaughter of the late John H. and Sarah Jane (Maddox) Sampson. She moved to Malden in 1929. Surviving are daughter, Mary Berrette Lower L'Ardoise; son, Joseph, Malden; sister, Clara Bond, Malden; eight grandchildren;
1l  great- grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Catherine, Margaret; Christina; brother, Leo; four siblings in infancy; grandson, John. Funeral Friday in Leo Norton Funeral Home, 287 Main   St., Malden. Burial in Forest Dale Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations to L'Ardoise Cancer Society or Nova Scotia Hemophilia Society

August 18, 1997; Page B08

SAMPSON, Robert Edmund - 81, Richmond Villa, St. Peter's; died August 16,1997, in the villa. Born in Dover, Guysborough Co., he was a son of the late William E. and Alice (Pottie) Sampson Surviving are daughters, Helen (Mrs. Whiley Sampson),  Sampsonville;  Alice  (Mrs.  Eve Roberge),  Rockdale; Florence  (Mrs.  Walter King), Rockdale; Mary Bezenar, New Glasgow; Cecilia (Mrs:  Carl Carter), Sampsonville; Margarie  (Mrs.  Norman  Gardner),  Ontario;  Betty O'Brien, L'Ardoise; Diane (Mrs. David McLeod), Sackville; Debbie (Mrs. Troy Richards), British Columbia; sons, Almond (Theresa), Rockdale; Bobby, Arichat; Carl (Cathy), Dartmouth; Rob
(Julie), Sackville; John, New Brunswick; sisters, Sister Helen Sampson, Ontario; Mary Briand, Halifax; Margaret (Mrs. Henry Landry), Rockdale; Irene (Mr s. Harry Leslie), Chezzetcook; Ruby, Halifax; brothers, William (Bucky), Rockdale;  Clarence,  Halifax;  Freddie,  Rockdale; Douglas, Antigonish. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Bertha May Hartling; brother, Almond. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held Saturday, August 23, at 10 a.m. in Holy Guardian Angels .Church; L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Kidney Fouda-
tion of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch, or The Arthritis Society. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

August 25, 1997, Page B19

SAMSON, Wilfred Bernard - 80, Little Anse, Richmond Co., died August 23, 1997, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born atSampsons Cove, Richmond Co , he was a son of the late Leo and Mina (Landry) Samson Surviving are his wife, the former Loretta Boudreau; daughters, Lorna (Mrs. Wilbert Landry), Little Anse; Dora (Mrs. Vernie Boudreau), Arichat; sons, Robbie, Venard, Petit-de-Grat; Kenneth, Little Anse; sister, Genieve (Mrs. Levi Harris), Petit-de-Grat; brother, Martin, Sampsons Cove; six grandchildren. He was predeceased by sister, Mary; brother, Joe; two granddaughters. Visitation 2-10 p.m. today at the family residence, Little Anse. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Church, Petit-de-Grat, Rev. Allan  MacMullin officiating. Burial to follow in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit-de-Grat. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.

August 28, 1997; Page C03

SAMSON, Florence Louise - 87, Arichat, Richmond Co., died August 26, 1997, in St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. Born in Petit-de-Grat, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late James and Hughena (Bonin) LeBlanc. She was a 25-year member of Petit~de- Grat CWL and member of Little Anse Social Action Centre. Surviving are daughters, Theodora (Mrs. Melvin Samson), Leta (Mrs. Willard Boudreau), Palmire (Mrs. John Martell), Little Anse; Leomie (Mrs. Dennis Samson), Petit-de- Grat;  son,  Ovide,. Mississauga,  Ont.;  sisters, Angeline Boudreau, Petit-de·Grat; Loretta Walsh, Summerville, the United States; Alma Martell,
Pondville; brothers, Napolean, Abel, Petit-de- Grat; 23 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry; son, Medard; brothers, Jerry, Bertie; grandson, Roy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph's Church, Petit-de-Grat, Rev. Allan MacMillan officiating. Burial to follow in Star of
the Sea Cemetery, Petit-de-Grat. Donations to St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre or Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.

Sept. 18, 1997; Page A16

SAMSON, Florence Louise - 87, Arichat, Richmond Co., died August 26, 1997, in St. Anne Community and Nursmg Care Centre, Arichat. Born in Petit-de-Grat, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late James and Hughena (Bonin) LeBlanc. She was a 25-year member of Petit~de-Grat CWL and member of Little Anse Social Action Centre. Surviving are daughters, Th odora (Mrs. Melvin Samson), Leta (Mrs. Willard Boudreau), Palmire (Mrs. John Martell), Little Anse; Leomie (Mrs. Dennis Samson), Petit-de- Grat;  son,  Ovide,. Mississauga,  Ont.;  sisters, Angeline Boudreau, Petit-de·Grat; Loretta Walsh, Summerville, the United States; Alma Martell,
Pondville; brothers, Napolean, Abel, Petit-de- Grat; 23 grandchildren; IS great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry; son, Medard; brothers, Jerry, Bertie; grandson, Rey. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral 10 a.m. Frida m St. Joseph's Church, Petit-de-Grat, Rev. A n MacMillan officiating. Burial to follow in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit-de-Grat. Donations to St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre or Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.

Sept 23, 1997; page A26

SHORT, Mary Bridget
SHORT, Mary Bridget - 76, Poulamond, died September 21, 1997, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, after a courageous battle with cancer.Born in Harbour Breton, Nfld., she was a daughter of the late Charles and Phoebe (Ashford) Skinner. Surviving are daughters, Bernice (Mrs. Alfred Fougere), Poulamond; Mary (Mrs. Walter Marsden), Louisbourg; Margo (Mrs. Raymond Jeffrey), Louisdale; Gloria MacNeil (John Ryan), Port Hawkesbury; Audrey (Mrs. Keith Kinslow), Grandique Road; sons, Gordon (Vivian), Arichat; Thomas (Yvonne), Louisdale; Sidney (Donna),  Martinique; Harvey (Darlene), Sampsons Cove; Earle (Lee Anne), Rocky Bay; Marvin, Tennessee; companion, Robert (Bob) Nichol, Poirierville;   sister, Winnie Mullins, Newfoundland; brother, Harvey Skinne  Poulamond; 30 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. She was  predeceased by her husband, Thomas; daughter, Sandra; sons, Albert and  Byron; brothers, Gordon, Jacob, William; great-granddaughter, Shelby  Amber. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and 9:30-10:30 a.m.   Wednesday in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral service will  be 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. John's Anglican Church, Arichat, Rev. Peter  MacRae officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Memorial  donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Strait Richmond Hospital palliative care unit.

October 14, 1997 Page B16

SAMSON, Joseph Hurbet
SAMSON, Joseph Hurbert - 48, Little Anse, died October 12, 1997, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Little Anse, he was a son of   Marie E. (Boudreau) Samson, Little Anse, and the late Joseph R.  Samson. He was a member of the Social Action Club, Little Anse, and St. Joseph's Society, Petit-de-Grat. Surviving are his former wife, Faye  Marchand; fiance, Clare Rideout; daughter, Phoebe Samson,  Bridgewater; son, Wayne, Saskatoon, Sask.; sister, Rosemarie Marte  Bridgewater; brothers, Valma, Arichat; Phillip, Little Anse; Terry,  Boudreauville; a grandchild. Visitation 2-10 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday in IML Funeral Services, Petit-de-Grat. Funeral 2 p.m Wednesday in St. Joseph's Church, Rev. Alan MacMillan officiating. Burial in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit-de-Grat. Donations to any charity

Nov. 03, 1997 page B16

SAMSON, Mary Margaret
SAMSON, Mary Margaret - 83, Petit-de-Grat, died November 1, 1997, in St. Ann's Nursing Home, Arichat. Born in Petit-de-Grat, she was a daughter  of the late Albert and Minnie (Samson) Landry. Surviving are her former  husband, Arthur Samson, St. Ann's Nursing Home; longtime companion,  John Boudreau, Richmond Villa, St. Peter's; daughter, Jaqueline (Mrs.   Alfred Martell); son, Venard Samson, both of Alderney Point; sister  Jeanette Boudreau, Alderney Point; brother, Leonard Landry, Petit-de-Grat;  six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters and a brother. Funeral was held November 3 in St. Joseph's Parish Church, Petit-de-Grat, Rev. Allen McMillan officiated. Burial followed in   Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit-de-Grat. Donations to St. Ann's Nursing   Home or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to IML Funeral Services  Petit-de-Grat.

January 14, 1998; page C15

SAMPSON, Elizabeth (Betty)
SAMPSON, Elizabeth (Betty) - 65, L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., died January  12, 1998, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a  daughter of the late William and Mary (Sampson) Lightizer. Surviving are  her husband, Richard B.; son, Richard (Richie); daughters, Raymonde (Mrs.  Vernon Burke), Jane Ann, AndrÄe (Mrs. Brian Sampson), all of L'Ardoise;  grandchildren, Jennifer, Scott, David, Kaitlynn, Jamison; sisters, Marina  (Mrs. Bud Inglis), Halifax; Florence (Mrs. Paul Marcoux), Quebec; D   Harris, Boston, Mass.; brothers, Edward, L'Ardoise; Arthur and wife  Margaret, Lower Sackville; Con and wife Jenine, Dartmouth; several nieces  and nephews. She was predeceased by sister, Mildred (Mrs. Morton  Mombourquette); brother, George. Betty was a devoted community minded  individual serving as fund raising chairperson for the Canadian Cancer  Society, Unit 53, L'Ardoise; vice-president of the ladies auxiliary of L'Ardoise Volunteer Fire Department, and worked at numerous parish related functions. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her because she touched each and everyone in her own special way. A mother to many and  special friend to all. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-1:  p.m. Thursday in Holy Guardian Angels Funeral Home, L'Ardoise. Funerl  will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Cremation to follow. Burial at a later date. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, Unit 53, L'Ardoise. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's

February 05, 1998;   page D10

SAMSON, Lloyd Phillip - 48, died Tuesday, February 3, 1998, in the QEII Health Science Centre, VG Site, Halifax. Born in Petit-de-Grat, Richmond Co., he was a son of the late Hyacinth and Jeanette (Arsenault) Samson. He graduated from IMDH in Arichat. He was a very active member of the Halifax Cerebral Palsy Association, serving as treasurer for six years and, until the time of his death, serving on the public relations and fundraising committees. He volunteered his time and effort to Access-A-Bus and Access-A-Taxi advisory committees. He was also on the board of directors for DIAL (Disabled Individuals Alliance) and the Halifax Taxi Commission. Prior to moving to Halifax, he was involved with the Cerebral Palsy Association of Cape Breton and worked as a bookkeeper for LIP Grant for five years. Lloyd was a special, loving brother and will be sadly missed by his brother, Patrick; sisters, Mrs. Anita Boudreau, Berthilda (Mrs. Nicholas Boudreau), Muriel (Mrs. Abraham Berthier), all of Petit-de-Grat. He was predeceased by his mother and father; brothers, Adam, Alexander and Noel, both in infancy; sisters, Corrine Taylor, Doris and Vivian, both in infancy; brothers-in-law, Roy Boudreau, Fred Taylor; sister-in-law, Elaine Samson. Visitation 2-9 p.m. today, February 5, and 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, February 6, in IML Funeral Home, Petit-de-Grat. Funeral mass will be held 3 p.m. Friday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Petit-de-Grat, Rev. Hughie D. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the spring in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit-de-Grat. Memorial donations may be made to the, Halifax Cerebral Palsy Association.

February 13, 1998, page A12

SAMSON, Lloyd Phillip - Passed away Tuesday, February 3, 1998, at the age of 48. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 14, to commemorate Lloyd for the many lives he had inspired through his sense of humor, caring and sharing. The service will take place in Halifax at the Bloomfield School's multi-purpose room (new building) beginning at 1:30 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m., Rev. David Boston officiating. Funeral mass was held Friday, February 6, in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Petit-de-Grat. Spring burial will be in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit-de-Grat.

April 22, 1998;   page A16

SAMSON, Margaret O. - 60, died April 19, 1998, in Petit-de-Grat. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Charles J. and Helene (Desveaux) Gallant. She was a retired teacher, church choir member, president of the Arichat New Horizons Club and secretary of the Richmond County Council f Seniors. Surviving are daughters, Jeanine, Antigonish; Anette, Toronto; sons, Raymond, Bridgewater; Alfred, Halifax; sisters, Sister Rose, Pauline, Celeste, Claudette, Anette; brothers, Bernard, Thomas, Vincent, Alvin, Andrew. She was predeceased by her husband, Odillon. Visitation 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today in IML Funeral Home, Petit-de-Grat.
Funeral 2 p.m. today in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Petit-de-Grat, Rev. Allan McMillan officiating. Cremation and burial at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations to St. Ann's Centre or any charity.

May 02, 1998; page C07

SAMPSON, Ashley Albert - 20, Louisdale, Richmond Co., died April 30, 1998, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of Albert and Brenda (Sampson) Sampson. He graduated from Isle Madame District High in 1996. He then completed a welding course from the Nautical Institute and went to work in Saskatoon, Sask. Surviving are brothers, Trevor, Justin, at home; maternal grandparents, Vincent and Dorothy Sampson; paternal grandmother, Annie Sampson, all of Louisdale. Hewas predeceased by paternal grandfather, Joseph Sampson. Visitation 10 a.m.-12 noon today in Glen Sampson Memorial Room, Louisdale.
Funeral 2 p.m. today in St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, Louisdale, Rev. Syd Mifflen officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Our Lady of the Rosary Park or St. Louis Parish Cemetery fund. Arrangements entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.

May 04, 1998

SAMPSON, Beatrice Hilda (Beatie) - 72, 611 Grand Lake Rd., Sydney, died May 1, 1998, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in St. Peter's, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Landry) MacDonald. She was a member of St. Augustine Parish, and the CWL at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mira Road. Surviving are daughters, Linda (Mrs. Robert Cameron), Inverness; Leona (Mrs. Lloyd Hussey), Mira Road; Goldie Forrest, Toronto; sons, Joe, Glace Bay; Al, Leonard, Grand Lake Road; 12 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; sisters, Evelyn and Muriel LeBlanc, Annabelle Williams, Sydney; brothers, Clarence, St. Peter's; John, Glace Bay.
She was predeceased by her husband, Reginald; son, Robert in infancy; sisters, Mae Bowser, one in infancy; brothers, Keith. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday in St. Augustine Church, Grand Lake Road, Rev. James Attwood officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.

May 17, 1998

SAMPSON, Francis Henry - 72, Port Hawkesbury, passed away Friday, May 15, 1998, surrounded by his wife and family. Born in 1925, in Samsons Cove, he was a son of the late Henry Sylvester and Marie Eva (Samson) Samson, also of Samsons Cove. In his earlier years, he traveled all over the world with the Foundation Josephine Salvage Tug. He also worked on the draggers out of Petit-de-Grat. Upon his moving to Port Hawkesbury, he owned and operated the Harbourview Lounge and the Schooner Restaurant. He later managed the KFC on Reeves Stree  for 18 years. In his retirement, he was actively involved in the Knights of Columbus where he held a 4th degree and   was chairman of council activities. He was also a loyal and long serving member of St. Joseph's Parish Council, the choir and served as a Eucharistic minister. He was a campaign fund-raiser and volunteer fund-raiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. He was a member of Evergreen Club, Cape Breton Tourist Association and Port Hawkesbury Quilting Club. He had a lifetime love for gardening, sewing, cards, quilting and knitting, which he shared with all of his loved ones. He also received several beautification awards for the love and pride he took in his home and property. He is survived by his loving wife, the former Clara Whitty; sons, Wayne and wife Toots, Port Hawkesbury; Darrell and wife JoAnn, Halifax; Sheldon and wife Catherine Jane, Little Narrows; daughters, Donna (Mrs. John Brokken), Halifax; JoAnne (Mrs. Paul MacDonald), St. Louis, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brother, Arthur and wife Viola, Samsons Cove; sisters, Alvina Samson, Little Anse; Lorraine Dill, Lower Sackville; Lorretta (Mrs. Bill Shea), Mount Uniacke; Lisa Samson, Little Anse; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by stepmother, Florence (Goyetche) Samson; brothers, Wilfred and Anthony, Samsons Cove; daughter, Margaret Francis (Peggy) Reynolds, Port  Hawkesbury. Visitation will be held today from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in W.J. Whitty Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held today at 2 p.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Port Hawkesbury, Rev. Bill Burke officiating. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or St. Joseph's Development Fund.

June 01, 1998;   page C06

SAMSON, Mary Agnes - 74, Sampsons Cove, Richmond Co., died May 31, 1998, at home. Born in Sampsons Cove, she was a daughter of the late William and Alvina (Samson) Martell. She was a homemaker and a caring and loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by daughters, Mary Ann (Mrs. Gary LeBlanc), Poirierville; Diane (Mrs. Bill Bungay), Sampsons Cove; Viola (Mrs. John Boudreau), Petit-de-Grat; Lorraine (Mrs. Cecil Boudreau), Boudreauville; Rena (Mrs. George Forgeron), West Arichat; Brenda (Mrs. Brad Kehtler), Abbottsford, B.C.; Sheila (Mrs. John Pitts), Grandique Road; sons, John and wife Yvonne, Port Royal; Colin Jr. and wife Carmella, Poirierville; Allan and wife Terri, Sampsons Cove; sister, Mary May (Mrs. Lawrence Samson), Little Anse; grandchildren, Lynne, Eddie, Ricky, Jimmy, John Matthew, Michael, Michelle, Chris, Deanna, Barry, Paula, Holly, Kalsey, Kristina, Carson, Tanya, Todd, Jimmy; great-grandsons, Colin and Brandon. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Colin; sisters, Elizabeth, one in infancy; brothers, Nicholas, Joseph and eight in infancy; grandson, Cecil Jr. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-10 p.m. today, at the home of Mary Agnes, Sampsons Cove. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Petit-de-Grat,
Rev. Allan MacMullin officiating. Burial to follow in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit-de-Grat. Donations may be made to St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. Arrangements entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.

SAMPSON, Annie Philomene - 96, lifelong resident of Halifax, died June 9, 1998, in Northwood Centre. Born in Rockdale, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Basil and Helen (Ranson) Lawrence. She was a resident of Northwood for 18 years. She was a member of the Children of Mary at St. Mary's Basilica. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are daughters, Theresa (Mrs. C.L. Pacaud), Lethbridge, Alta.; Geraldine (Mrs. Patrick Slaney), Beatrice (Mrs. Adrian Becigneul), Dartmouth; Catherine (Mrs. Jim Cavers), Courtenay, B.C.; sons, Frank, Mississauga, Ont.; Carl, Spryfield; 14 grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Daniel; son, Gerald in infancy; sister, Catherine; 12 brothers. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Friday in Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home, Robie Street. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Basilica, Msgr. Martin Currie officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association.

June 15, page C10

SAMSON, Claire Rosaline - 52, Little Anse, Richmond Co., died June 12, 1998, at home. Born in Little Anse, she was a daughter of the late Joseph William and Mary Zenna (Langlois) Samson. She was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Petit-de-Grat, and the Little Anse Social Action Centre. She enjoyed bingo and walking. She is survived by sisters, Mrs. Tillie Landry, Petit-de-Grat; Joan (Mrs. Rudolph Landry), and Doris (Mrs. Alexander Samson), both of Little Anse; Susan (Mrs. Venard Samson), D'Escousse; Antoinette (Mrs. Louis Samson), Sampsons Cove; brothers, Robert (Bobby), British Columbia; Vernon (Magdalen), Petit-de-Grat; Cletus (Laura), British Columbia; Elmer (Doreen), Ontario; aunt, Mrs. Delina Cormier, Cheticamp; 41 nieces and nephews; 45 great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Mrs. Annette Boudreau and two in infancy; a niece and a nephew, brothers-in-law, Colin Landry and Theophile Boudreau. Visitation in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, today from 1-2:30 p.m. Funeral to be held this afternoon at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Petit-de-Grat, Rev. Allan MacMillan officiating. Burial to follow in Star of the Sea Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre or St. Joseph's Church door fund

July 13, 1998;   page C06

SAMPSON, Catherine A. - 86, Richmond Villa, St. Peter's, died July 12, 1998, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Ann (Murphy) McGrath. Surviving are daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Alvin Hill), Sackville, Halifax Co.; Lorraine, Yellowknife, N.W.T.; sons, Alfred, Sampsonville; Harry, L'Ardoise; sister, Agnes McNeil, Spryfield; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, William; four brothers; four sisters. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in Holy Guardian Angel's Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations to Holy Guardian Angel's Parish or W.B. Kingston Clinic. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

SMITH, Mary Alma - 44, Arichat, died July 16, 1998, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of Laurie and Reta (Landry) Smith. Surviving are sisters, Gloria (Mrs. Bobby Samson), Pauline (Mrs. Peter McLellan); brothers, Walter, Paul, Laurie Jr., Michael, all of Halifax. Funeral 10 a.m. today in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Rev. AndrÄ Viens officiating. Burial to follow in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit de Grat. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association. Arrangements entrusted to IML Funeral Home, Petit de Grat.

SAMSON, Cecilia M. - 82, Louisdale, Richmond Co., died Sunday, July 26, 1998, at home, in Louisdale. Born in Louisdale, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah Jane (Sampson) Joyce. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Ernest; daughter, Beatrice and husband Thomas Samson, Louisdale; sons, Dave and wife Elaine, Andrew and wife Carol, Felix and wife Joan, Henry and wife Marlene, Louisdale; Ernie and wife Patsy, Toronto; sisters, Delta and husband Eddy Samson, Mrs Rita Felix, Louisdale; brothers, Henry, Arthur and wife Josephine, Robert and wife Loretta, Louisdale; Tommy, Sydney; grandchildren, Angela, Andre, Mitchell,
Gregory, Bradley, Dale, Lee Anne, Therese, Nadine, Paula,  Danielle  Jason  and  Christien; great grandchildren, Kadie, Allison, Emily, Meagan, Devin, Termain, Kendra, I,aurena and Kera. Visitation in the Glen Sampson Room, Louisdale, today 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 12:30-1:30 p.m. Funeral will be Tuesday in St. Louis Parish Church at 2 p.m., Rev. Syd Mifflen officiating, assisted by Rev. John MacLeod. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Strait Richmond Hospital Palliative Care  or  to  St:  Louis  Rosary  Shrine  fund. Arrangements entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.

August 27, 1998;   page C10

SAMPSON, Francis Robert - 56, Halifax, died August 24, 1998, in QEII Health Sciences Centre. Formerly of D'Escousse, Richmond Co., he was a son of Simon Sampson, Ontario, and the late Mildred MacIntosh. Surviving are son, Darren, Dartmouth; brother, Richard, Pondville, Richmond Co.; sisters, Violet, Sylvia, Bernadette, Ontario; many friends in Halifax. He was predeceased by brother, David. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home. Burial at a later date in D'Escousse. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia

SAMPSON, Shirley Ann - 48, L'Ardoise, died August 30, 1998, at home. Born in L'Ardoise in 1950, she was a daughter of Beatrice Taylor and the Louis Taylor. Surviving are her husband, Cyril Sampson; stepson, Evan, at home; daughters, Terrie, Halifax; Shelley, Sydney; son, James, Sackville; brother, Louie, Spryfield. She was predeceased by her first husband, Morgan McLay. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 9, in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial to follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Donations to L'Ardoise branch of the Canadian Cancer Society or IWK Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A . Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

SHAW, Ivan George - 87, Arichat, Richmond Co., died September 21, 1998, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Arichat, he was a son of the late Thomas and Ada (Parker) Shaw. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are daughters, Helen Pursey, Riverview, N.B.; June (Mrs. John Belliveau), Moncton; Ruth (Mrs. Thomas McKeown), MacIntyres Lake; Mary, Arichat; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Christina Joyce; daughters, Iris, Kathleen; sisters, Evelyn, Edna, Ruby; brothers, Reginald, Chester; grandson, Roy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. John's Anglican Church, Arichat, Rev. Peter MacRae officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Donations to St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery fund or Strait Richmond Hospital Palliative Care.

Nov. 26, 1998; page D19

SAMPSON, Gilbert - 82, L'Ardoise, died November 25, 1998, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a 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. Surviving are brothers, Lorenzo and wife Sadie, L'Ardoise; Wilfred, Whitinsville, Mass.; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Herbie in infancy, Raymond, Napoleon, Alphonso; sisters, Martha, Florence. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday in L'Ardoise Funeral Parlour. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial to follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Nov. 30, 1998; page B14

SAMSON, Lorraine - 72, Petit-de-Grat, died November 28, 1998, at home, surrounded by her children. Born in Little Anse, she was a daughter of the late Jimmy and Clemence (Marchand) Samson. Always very proud of her Acadian heritage, she was actively involved in her community and took leadership roles in St. Joseph's CWL, le Mouvement Guides, le Festival Acadien, Charles Forest Co-op and New Horizons Senior Citizens Club, to name a few. Surviving are her daughters, Yvette (Leon) Samson; Odille (Edward) DeRoche, Petit-de-Grat; Yolande Samson, Halifax; Selene (Tony) DeRoche, Petit-de-Grat; Danette (Glen) Landry, Port Hawkesbury; sons, Real (Ruth), Concession; Yvon, Petit-de-Grat; Herman (Debbie), West Arichat; sisters, Claudia LeBlanc, Jeanne D'Arc Landry, Petit-de-Grat; Rita Landry, Arichat; brother, Norman, Truro; grandchildren, Raynelle, Noella, Melanie, Daniel, Chantal, Joel, Steven, Michael, Serge, Denise, Solange, Stephane, Rachelle, Sylvain. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis, daughter, Denise; brothers, Nazaire and Jean. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and 1-2 p.m. Tuesday in IML Funeral Parlour, Petit-de-Grat. Funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Church, Petit-de-Grat, Rev. Maurice Riberdy officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Foundation Denise Samson. Arrangements entrusted to IML Funeral Parlour, Petit-de-Grat.

Dec. 08, 1998; page B16

SAMSON, Alfred Raymond - Sampsons Cove, died December 4, 1998, in St. Anne's Centre, Arichat. He was a son of the late Stephen and Eugenie (Boudreau) Samson. He operated a grocery store for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Viola Samson; daughter, Theresa (Mrs. Larry Burke), River Bourgeois; sons, Alfred (Cathy), Arichat; Wayne (Theresa), Antigonish; sisters, Bertha-Mae Martell, Rose Martell, Sampsons Cove; Loretta Clannon, Little Anse; brother, Theophile Sr., Petit-de-Grat. He will be sadly missed by grandchildren, Tyler (TJ), Kelsey and Colton Burke, as well as Steven and Justin Samson. He was predeceased by brothers, Willard, Baptiste, Louis and Sylvester; sisters, Jean Samson and Anita Martell. Funeral at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Petit-de-Grat, Rev. Bruno Ruel officiating. Burial in Star of the Sea Cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association
or charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to IML Funeral Services, Petit-de-Grat

Dec. 20, 1998

SAMPSON, Angus Jarvis - 73, Lower L'Ardoise, died December 18, 1998, at home. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Wilfred and Nataline (Peters) Sampson. He is survived by brothers, John, Massachusetts; Jule, Abraham, Ambrose, L'Ardoise; Louis, Grande Greve; sisters, Serena (Mrs. Walter Barrette), Del Morgan, Catherine (Mrs. Douglas Romans), Angie Matheson, Agnes (Mrs. Howard MacLean), Halifax; Carol (Mrs. Wesley Eager), Cleveland. He was predeceased by sister, Mrs. Irene Barrette (L'Ardoise); brother, Charles W. (Ottawa). Visitation 2-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Parlor. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peters.

Dec. 21, 1998; page C13

SAMPSON, Angus Jarvis - 73, Lower L'Ardoise, died December 18, 1998, at home. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Wilfred and Nataline (Peters) Sampson. He is survived by brothers, John, Massachusetts; Jule, Abraham, Ambrose, L'Ardoise; Louis, Grande Greve; sisters, Serena (Mrs. Walter Barrette), Del Morgan, Catherine (Mrs. Douglas Romans), Angie Matheson, Agnes (Mrs. Howard MacLean), Halifax; Carol (Mrs. Wesley Eager), Cleveland. He was predeceased by sister, Mrs. Irene Barrette (L'Ardoise); brother, Charles W. (Ottawa). Visitation 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Parlor. Funeral 2 p.m. today in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's