Bras d'Or Gazette           7 July, 1897
Rosemen Sampson, an aged gentleman 84 years. A native of Lower L'Ardoise died last Fri. Mr. Sampson was ailing for a long time.
Death Record: Rosimond Sancon, 85 years old, d. July 3, 1897, bur. July 5, 1897, widower of late Millie Pitre, Witness: J. G. Mombourquette, George Mombourquette, others

January 24,1947 The Sydney Post Record
Mrs. C. Simmons, Glace Bay - Jan.23 - The death occurred at the home of her daughter this afternoon of Mrs. Catherine Simmons, well known Brookland St. resident.  The deceased had been ill for some time and was 77 years of age. Mrs. Simmons' husband predeceased her by many years and she had been living with her daughter, Mrs. Wallace Chiasson, 85 Brookland St., for some time.  The deceased us survived  by three daughters, Viola, Mrs. W. Chiasson, Brookland St., with whom she resided; Annie Mae, Mrs. L. Chiasson, Brookland St. and Lila, Mrs. Ernest Kinslow, Table Head.  Two sons also survive, Thomas and John James Simmons, all of Glace Bay.  A brother Dan Campbell of L'Ardoise, Richmond County also survives.  Mrs. Simmons was a member of the International Bible Students.  Burial will be made in St. Mary's Cemetery under the direction of Curry's Funeral Home.  

(Born Catherine Campbell - d/o Henry Campbell & Catherine Sampson - a mistake in the Post, her brother should be Ben Campbell not Dan)

There is an error in the obit. The name Wallace Chaisson should read Wallace Jessome. The following funeral notice has the correct name:

Funeral Jan.27,1947  The Sydney Post Record
Mrs. Catherine Simmons, Glace Bay, Jan.26, - The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Simmons, took place Saturday afternoon from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W. Jessome, Brookland St. and was attended by many friends and acquaintances of the well known lady.  Many floral pieces and other tokens of sympathy were received by the bereaved family indicating the regret felt at the passing of Mrs. Simmons. Rev. Canon J. Crewe, rector of St. Mary's Church of England officiated at the service at the house and at the graveside in St. Mary's cemetery.  Pallbearers were: George Kinslow; Russell Kinslow; Harold Kinslow; Ed Pyke; H.J. Barlow; and Albert Kinslow.  The funeral was under the direction of Curry's Funeral Homes.

June 27,1956 Former Resident Dies in Baltimore
A native of St. Peter's and well known to a wide circle of old friends and associates in Sydney, Trenton and New Glasgow, Bernard D. Shanahan died recently in Baltimore, where he resided for many years and was supertendent of the Bendix plant in that city for many years. He was in his 63rd year. A son of the late John and Maria Shanahan, he worked at Sydney Steel Plant, machine shop until the outbreak of the First Great War in 1914 when he went to Trenton, N.S . to work in the shipbuilding plant there. Later he served with the Merchant Marines during the war. Since 1919 he lived in the United States and during his long residence in Baltimore was employed with the Bendix firm, were he eventually rose where he rose to the post of mechanical supt. He is survived by his widow and an only son who is in the legal staff for government in Washington, D.C. Other surviving members of the family are: Gus, well known Sydney resident and retired CNR conductor; Herman, Oregon; James at Canso; Mrs. Emery Strong, Vancouver, B.C.; Raymond, owner of a textile mills and Mike, a service station owner, both of Seattle and Walter in New Glasgow. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Shanahan attended the obsequies.

Jan  31, 1967 Sampson, Pascal West L'Ardoise
Pascal Sampson-Funeral Service is today for Pascal Sampson 92, who died at St. Rita's Hospital, Sydney. Surviving are five sons; Leo, Gerald, Gordon, Wallace, L'Ardoise; Clarance, Mass; seven daughters, Mrs. Rose Sampson, Mrs. Bert Martell, Mrs. Emma Martell of L'Ardoise; Mrs. Bernard Rodgers and Mrs. Joseph Gaudet, Halifax, Mrs. Harold Doe and Mae Sampson.

Apr 6, 1967
Martin D. Sampson Lower L'Ardoise-Funeral services were held Tuesday for Martin Dennis Sampson, ?5, Lower L'ardoise, who died in St. Rita Hospital in Sydney Saturday. Besides his wife, Hilda, he is survived by three adopted children, Eileen (Mrs. James H. Burke), Halifax; Rose Mrs. Gary Peterson), Lower L'Ardoise; and Alexander, at home; as well as a sister Mrs. Alphie Poirier, Halifax.

Feb 2, 1968
Mrs. Catherine Sampson, widow of Hubert Sampson of L'Ardoise, died at home yesterday. She is survived by two sons, Bert, Halifax; Clifford, Toronto; three daughters, Beatrice (Mrs. Emmett O'Neil), Toronto; Obie (Mrs. Michael Kasluk), Sydney: Geraldine, New York; two sisters, Obie (Mrs. Leo Vaughn), Boston; Sabine (Mrs. Charles Sampson) Rockdale; one brother, Charles Martell, Martinique, 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are not complete.

Oct 22, 1970 
Bert S. Sampson, 61, died October 20, at L'Ardoise. He was born in Halifax. He served in World War II with the Princess Louise Fusiliers. He is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons Gerald of Winnipeg; James, of Halifax; one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Gagnon of Edmonton, Alberta. The body is at the Halifax Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place Friday at St. Patrick's Church at 10:15 a.m. Interment will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. 

June 23, 1975
William Sampson Lower L'Ardoise- William Edward Sampson, 89, died Saturday at St. Martha Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Edward and Dolina (Gracey) Sampson. He was a retired fisherman. Surviving are; two sisters, Angeline (Mrs. Joseph Barrette), Halifax; Florence, (Mrs. Existe Peters), Lower L'ardoise; a brother, Albert, U.S.A. He was predeceased by two wives. The body is at the L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today in the L'Ardoise Community Center. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery.

Death date Feb. 25, 1981.
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. 

Friday October 15, 1982
L’Ardoise Richmond County – Raymond George Samson, 78, of L’Ardoise died Wednesday in City Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Albert and Angeline (Martell) Samson. He was a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He worked for the Department of Public Welfare for more that 27 years and was a school teacher for 19 years. Surviving are his wife, the former Emma Marie Briand; three sons, Albert T. and Byron J., both of Vancouver; Carl M., L’Ardoise, three brothers, Charles E., Halifax; Simon James, Grand Greve; Bernard, LaChute, Que., two grandchildren. The body is in L’Ardoise Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L’Ardoise with burial in Mount Calvert Cemetery, L’Ardoise.

C. B. Post - December 22, 1989
William A. SAMPSON  - William A. (Anthony) SAMPSON, 83, Lower L'Ardoise, died Wednesday in the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Lower L' Ardoise, he was the son of the late Simon and Mary (MURPHY) SAMPSON. He graduated from Coyne Electrical School, Chicago, in 1940. He served overseas with the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. In 1947, he established Anthony Sampson's Electrical Contracting and in 1968 opened Anthony Sampson and Son Radio, T. V. and Appliances, in St. Peter's. He retired in 1982 and was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Parish and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 110 in L'Ardoise. He is survived by his wife, the former Frances MADDEN; five sons, Arthur and Michael, Lower L'Ardoise, Simon, Antigonish, Paul, Bridgewater, Donald, Coldbrook and 12 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Rose Marie. The body is in the L'Ardoise Funeral Home with visiting from 10 am to 10 pm today. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 am in the Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Dr. Kingston Clinic.

December 23, 1992
SAMPSON, Joseph Walter - 73, Halifax, died December 22, 1992, in Victoria General Hospital. Born in L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Alex and Annie (Pottie) Sampson. He is survived by three sons, James, David, Lawrence, all of Halifax; sister, Mary (Mrs. Charles Humble), Vancouver, B.C.; half-brother, Ernest Gibson, Sackville; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Alex, Lawrence; two sisters, Kathleen Gallant, Martha Cookson. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Halifax, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Brunswick Street, Halifax, Rev. John Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

January 25, 1993
SCHRADER, Harold Joseph - 56, Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died January 23, 1993, at home. Born in Canso, he was a son of the late James and Elizabeth (Avery) Schrader. He is survived by a son, Joseph, L'Ardoise; daughter, Mary Bevoe, Sydney Mines; three brothers, James, John, William, all of Halifax; five sisters, Susan (Mrs. William Carter), French Cove, Richmond County; Patricia (Mrs. Andy LaRocque), St. Peter's; Beverly (Mrs. Douglas Hazel), Truro; Jean (Mrs. John Mark Mombourquette), Rockdale, Richmond County; Joyce (Mrs. George Wright), Port Hawkesbury. The body is in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's, visiting 2-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Alex MacLellan officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Apr 24, 1993
SAMPSON, Katie Ann (Peg) - 88, Richmond Villa, St. Peter's, formerly of Lower L'Ardoise, died April 23, 1993, in Strait Richmond Hospital. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Sarah (Maddox) Sampson. She is survived by a son, Leo, Sydney; two sisters, Sally Sampson, Clara Bond, both of Malden, Mass.; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Catherine; Tena Blades; brother, Leo. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Parlour. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Funeral under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

April 26, 1993
STUART, Harold Cecil - 91, Lower L'Ardoise, formerly of West Quoddy, died April 24, 1993, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in West Quoddy, he was a son of the late Colin and Clara (Smith) Stuart. He was a member of St. James Anglican Church, Port Dufferin and a church warden for 40 years. He was a member of IOOF Lodge, 138, Mosher River, receiving his 55-year pin and certificate in 1984. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by two daughters, Lorraine Westlake, Lower L'Ardoise, with whom he resided for the past three years; Jenny Pottie, West Quoddy; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Violet Smith; infant daughter, Violet Victoria; second wife, the former Hilda Vogler; five sisters. Visitation was held Sunday in Crowell's Funeral Home, Sheet Harbour. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. today in St. James Anglican Church, Rev. Carson Baxter officiating. Burial will be in church cemetery. Donations may be made to St. James Cemetery Fund. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

July 17, 1993
SAMPSON, Serena - Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died July 15, 1993, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Sara Jane (Sampson) Peters. She was a member of Holy Guardian Angel Church. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Napoleon; two sisters, Mary, Catherine; five brothers, Samuel, Edward, Fred, John, Jim. Visitation will be 1-4, 7-9 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday in L'Ardoise Funeral Home. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Sunday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Gilbert Petitpas officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Donations may be made to Dr. Kingston Memorial Clinic or any charity. Arrangements under the direction of C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home Ltd., Arichat.

July 27, 1993
SAMPSON, Francis Leo - 75, Halifax, died July 25, 1993, at home. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Walter and Adele (Sampson) Sampson. He was retired from the Halifax Dockyards and the Canadian Merchant Marine after serving on many ships including the Sackville. He is survived by his former wife, Mary Sampson; campanion, Helen Perrin; five daughters, Anna (Mrs. Tony Melski), Porters Lake; Evelyn, Rita Gyarmati, Judy, all of Halifax; Shirley (Mrs. Al Ryan), Lower Sackville; five sons, Allister, Toronto; Francis Jr., Elliott Lake, Ont.; John, Jerry, Halifax; Cyril, Lower Sackville; twin brother, John, Halifax; 13 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Louis; two sisters in infancy. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Halifax, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday. Cremation to follow.

August 23, 1993
SAMSON, Charles Leonard – 70, Halifax, died August 22, 1993, in the Camp Hill Medical Centre. Born in L’Ardoise, Richmond County, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Jane (Briand) Samson. He served in the Canadian Merchant Marine during the Second World War, and prior to his retirement worked as a stevedore for 30 years. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret (Maggie) Chevarie; two sons, Arthur and Michael, both of Williamswood; daughter Diane (Mrs. Mike Burns), New Minas; brother Gerard, Halifax. Sister, Beatrice (Mrs. Al Hammond) Ontario; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother Simon; two sisters Ada, Agnes. Visitation will be 7-9 pm today. 2-4, 7-9 pm Tuesday in Snow’s Funeral Home, Windsor St, Halifax. Funeral will be 9 am Wednesday in St Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Halifax. Burial will be Gate of Heaven Cemetery Lower Sackville. Donations may be made to Canadian Diabetic Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

October 19, 1993
SAMPSON, Alexander A. - 90, Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died October 17, 1993, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Alfred and Catherine (Mombourquette) Sampson. He was employed by the Halifax Shipyards for several years and was a stationary engineer with Olands and Sons until his retirement in 1969. He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Mae Barron; son, George, Lower L'Ardoise; daughter, Helen Warner, Toronto; eight grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; brother, Vincent A., Lower L'Ardoise; sister, Evelyn Masters, Graceville. He was predeceased by a son, William Francis; grandson, Robert Edward Warner; several brothers and sisters. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. today in the Seniors Room, L'Ardoise Parish Centre. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

November 3, 1993
SAMPSON, Vincent David - 92, Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died November 1, 1993, at home. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Alfred and Catherine (Mombourquette) Sampson. He was a fisherman for most of his life. He is survived by two sons, Alex, Albert, both of Lower L'Ardoise; daughter, Margaret (Mrs. Freddie Sampson), Hamilton, Ont.; a grandson; sister, Mrs. Eva Masters. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Clara Sampson; four brothers, Harry, Wilfred, Alex, Willie; two sisters, Emma, Lillian. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

January 20, 1994
SAMPSON, Quinten W. - 75, Lower L'Ardoise, died January 18, 1994, at home. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Albany and Rose (Preshong) Sampson. He served in the Royal Canadian Army RCASC during the Second World War and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 47, St. Peter's. He was employed with the Richmond District School Board for 37 years, first as a schoolbus driver in the Lower L'Ardoise and Point Michaud area and later as assistant supervisor of maintenance. He was an active member of the community, serving as past president of the Dr. W.B. Kingston Memorial Clinic; L'Ardoise Volunteer Fire Department; active member of L'Ardoise Mens' Club and until his recent illness, was president of the L'Ardoise Emergency Development Club. He was also an active member of Holy Guardian Angels Parish, serving as president of the parish council. He contributed his time and effort to the Acadian Day Festival and other parish activities. He was commissionaire of oaths and a justice of the peace, serving his community and surrounding areas. He is survived by his wife, the former Edna Sampson; two brothers, Charlie Stan, L'Ardoise; Edwin, Montreal. He was predeceased by three brothers, Desmond, Gerard, Reggie; sister, Eleanor Reid. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to L'Ardoise Emergency Development Club.

January 27, 1994
SAMPSON, John Amos - 81, Lower L'Ardoise, died January 25, 1994, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Lower L'Ardoise he was a son of the late Henry T. and Ada (Martell) Sampson. He was a member of Holy Guardian Angel's Parish. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Ellen Jessome; two daughters, Kay (Mrs. Thomas Mombourquette), Lower L'Ardoise; Eleanor (Mrs. Paul Gray), Newport, R.I.; four brothers, George, Ontario; Freddie, Halifax; Charlie, Alonzo, both of Lower L'Ardoise; sister, Eva (Mrs. Fred Sampson), Lower L'Ardoise; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Martin; three sisters, Margaret Clannon, Mary Catherine Egan, Beatrice MacDonald. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight, 10-9 p.m. in Holy Guardian Angel's Parish Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Angel's Church, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to any charity. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

June 03, 1994
SAMPSON, John James - 62, Lower L'Ardoise, died June 2, 1994, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Joseph S. and Margaret Mary (Bellefontaine) Sampson. He was employed with the Department of Highways for 21 years. He is survived by four sisters, Irene (Mrs. Edward J. Levy), L'Ardoise; Marie (Mrs. Joseph Bona), Madaline (Mrs. Albert Sampson), both of Lower L'Ardoise; Mary Rose, at home; three nieces; 13 nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy. Cremation has taken place. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Palliative Care Program of Strait Richmond Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

June 6, 1994
SAMPSON, John Philip - 87, Richmond Villa, St. Peter's, Richmond County, formerly of Fairview, died June 5, 1994, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Patrick E. and Mary Jane (Gracie) Sampson. He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish, Sydney and a former member of St. Mary's Basilica, Halifax. He worked as a stevedore in Halifax and for Victoria General Hospital for 20 years, retiring in 1972. He is survived by his wife, the former Alice Agnes MacDonald; two sisters, Mamie Sampson, Halifax; Mrs. Rachael MacLellan, New Glasgow; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by nine sisters, Alice, Julia, Lizzie, Marie, Mary Jane, Emeline, Lena, Anna Bella, Theresa; four brothers, Tommie, Albert, Richard, Patrick. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral will be 9 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Church, Rev. R.D. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations may be made to Richmond Villa or any charity.

August 25, 1994
SAMPSON, Murdock - 96, 225 Kings Rd., Dominion, died August 21, 1994, at home. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Annie (MacNeil) Sampson. He was employed as a coal miner and worked with the Dominion Coal Company, retiring in 1960. He also worked in the coal mines of Western Canada and, for a short time, did commercial fishing. He was very active with UMWA, where he served on various committees and was one of a group of miners to first introduce the death benefit. He was an active member of Dominion Garden Club and a devout member of Immaculate Conception Parish, Bridgeport. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by a son, Lawrence, Dominion; three daughters, Mrs. Edna Fraser, Halifax; Rosemary (Mrs. Graham Kent), New Hampshire, Mass.; Flora Mae (Mrs. Joe Kochera), New Jersey; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two daughters, Anne, Anita in infancy; son, Adam; two brothers, Harry, Fred; three sisters, Flora, Katie, Theresa. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Immaculate Conception Church, Rev. Paul MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to any charity. Arrangements are under the direction of Curry's Funeral Home, Glace Bay.

November 24, 1994
SAMPSON, George H. - 78, 185 Dowling Ave., Toronto, died November 8, 1994. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Henry T. and Ada (Martell) Sampson. He was employed as a maintenance worker with St. Joseph's Hospital, retiring in 1975. He is survived by brothers, Freddie, Spryfield; Charlie, Alonzo, both of Lower L'Ardoise; sister, Eva (Mrs. Fred Sampson), Lower L'Ardoise; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Martin, John; sisters, Margaret Clannon, Mary Catherine Egan, Beatrice MacDonald. Funeral was held in Holy Family Catholic Church, Toronto, Rev. Daniel Utrecht officiated. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Toronto. A memorial mass will be 10:30 a.m. November 27 in Holy Guardian Angel's Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Douglas MacKinnon officiating.

December 1, 1994
SAMPSON, Martin Leo - 70, Sampsonville, Richmond County, died November 30, 1994, in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Sampsonville, he was a son of the late Peter and Margaret (Sampson) Sampson. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the North Shore Regiment, New Brunswick. He is survived by his wife, the former Elnora Digout; sons, Dwight Joseph, Glen, both of River Bourgeois; daughters, Nancy (Mrs. Gerry Sampson), L'Ardoise; Rita (Mrs. Gordon Fougere), River Bourgeois; 10 grandchildren; brothers, D.Y., Whiley, Theodore, all of Sampsonville; sisters, Melinda, Genevieve, Lila, Grace, all of Sampsonville; Mary Margaret (Peggy), Beatrice, both of St. Peter's; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant son, Peter Dwight; grandson, Devin Fougere; brothers, Enos, Bernard, Patrick; sisters, Melinda in infancy, Delorosa. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Friday in River Bourgeois Funeral Parlour. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, St. Peter's, Rev. Francis Cameron officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Dr. William B. Kingston Memorial Clinic or Kidney Foundation of Canada. Arrangements are under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

December 9, 1994
SAMPSON, Albert George - 76, Lower Sackville, formerly of Beech Street, Halifax, died December 7, 1994, in Cobequid Multi-Service Centre, Lower Sackville. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Simon and Marion (Martell) Sampson. He served with the RCAF during the Second World War and was employed with Customs and Excise until his retirement. He was a former president of St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Patrick's Parish; former member of St. Theresa's Parish, Halifax and for the last seven years a member of St. John Vianney Parish, Lower Sackville. He is survivied by his wife, the former Doris (Gosse) Isnor; stepson, Owen, Kinsac; brother, Ambrose, Halifax; sisters, Elizabeth, Mary, Ann, Halifax; Margaret (Mrs. Fred Anderson), Ottawa; a stepgrandson; nine nieces and nephews; five grandnieces and grandnephews. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home, Robie Street. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, Lower Sackville, Rev. Owen Connolly officiating, assisted by Rev. Lloyd O'Neill. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

February 3, 1995
SAMPSON, Mary Ellen (Molly) - 72, Cunard Street, Halifax, formerly of Lower L'Ardoise, died February 1, 1995, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born at Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late William Henry and Catherine (MacIntyre) Jessome. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Halifax, their CWL and the parish visitation team and Holy Guardian Angel Parish, L'Ardoise. She worked at Grace Maternity Hospital until retirement a few years ago. Surviving are daughters, Catherine (Kaye) (Mrs. Thomas Mombourquette), Lower L'Ardoise; Eleanor (Mrs. Paul Gray), Newport, R.I.; sisters, Eliza (Mrs. Harold Caldwell), Windsor, Hants Co.; Helen (Mrs. John Charumski), Grace (Mrs. Tom Kelly), Glace Bay; Josephine (Mrs. Mannie Kayska), Kingston, N.Y.; brother, Michael, Glace Bay; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John; brothers, Henry, Angus. Visitation will be 10 am. to 9 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Parlor. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, Rev. Douglas MacKinnon officiating. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

March 3, 1995
SAMPSON, Joseph Jules - 79, Lower L'Ardoise, died March 2, 1995, in Richmond Villa, St. Peter's. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Freeman and Ada (Briand) Sampson. He was a veteran of the Second World War and a life member of branch 47, St. Peter's, Royal Canadian Legion. He was a member of St. Peter's Parish. Surviving are his wife, the former Viola Mason, St. Peter's; sons, Freeman, Sampsonville; Cyril, Lower L'Ardoise; Victor, Beaverbank; sisters, Evelyn McGrath, Alvina Westlake, Mary Siteman, Annie Hill, Delina Martell, Christina MacKenzie; brothers, Albert, Arthur, Cornelius, Ray; six grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Alphie, Urban; sister, Clara. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Saturday in L'Ardoise Funeral Parlour. Funeral 4 p.m. Sunday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. MacLean and Rev. Cameron, officiating. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements under the direction of the Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

April 12, 1995
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 Birrette Taylor, 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.

April 14, 1995
SAMPSON, Arthur Gerard - 70, Halifax, died April 12, 1995, in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., he was a son of the late Arthur and Mary Jane (Briand) Samson. He was employed by Halifax Dockyard as a painter for 35 years, retiring in 1984. He was a member of St. Patrick's Parish, Brunswick Street. Surviving are his wife, the former Thelma Eileen Grealey; son, Gary Arthur, Halifax; a granddaughter; stepsons, Larry Godsoe, Dartmouth; David and Walter Godsoe, Lower Sackville; Stephen Godsoe, Milton, Ont.; stepdaughters, Gwendolyn (Mrs. Ken Bowring), Midland, Ont.; Donna (Mrs. Larry Richards), Mississauga, Ont.; sister, Beatrice (Mrs. Al Hammons), Ontario. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Florence Cicelia Godsoe; brothers, Charles, Leonard, Simon; sisters, Ada, Agnes. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor Street. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick's Church, Most Rev. James M. Hayes officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations to The Lung Association.

May 13, 1995
SAMPSON, Mary Nataline - 88, Lower L'Ardoise, died May 12, 1995, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Emma (Marchand) Peters. Surviving are sons, Angus, Jules, Louis, Abraham, Ambrose, Ardoise; John, Massachusetts; daughters, Serena (Mrs. Walter Barrette), Del Morgan, Catherine (Mrs. Doug Romans), Angie Matheson, Agnes (Mrs. Howard MacLean), Halifax; Carol (Mrs. Wesley Eager), Cleveland; brothers, Alphonse, Morris, Halifax; sisters, Catherine Barrette, L'Ardoise; Serena Landry, Beatrice Briand, Montreal. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilfred; son, Charles; daughter, Irene; brothers, Albert, Joseph, Daniel; sisters, Martha Brophy, Margaret Sampson. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Parlour. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Robert Donnelly officiating. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Richmond Villa or any charity. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

May 18, 1995
SAMPSON, Sylvia Ida - 56, St. Peter's, Richmond Co., died May 16, 1995. Born in Pembroke, Ont., she was a daughter of Esther (Biederman) Saar and the late Alfred Saar. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Locksley, Ont. She attended Pembroke Collegiate and Pembroke Convent of Immaculate Conception. She was employed by Stats Canada, Imperial Oil Company, Alberta, DND at RCAF Station, Cold Lake, Alta., RCAF Station 3, Wing Chaplain's Office, Zweibrucken, Germany, C.F.B. Greenwood and the Royal Bank of Canada, St. Peter's. Upon her retirement in 1983, she enjoyed volunteering her time in St. Peter's community, Ladies Auxiliary Branch 47, Royal Canadian Legion, St. Peter's Lioness Club, Canadian Cancer Society, St. Peter's unit, St. Peter's Communtiy Club and Dr. Kingston Memorial Medical Clinic Board. Surviving are her husband, Charles; sister, Delta (Mrs. Charles Neville), brother, Earl A. Saar, Pembroke, Ont.; three godchildren; three nieces; five nephews; several grandnieces and grandnephews. Cremation has taken place. Visitation 2-4, 7-9:30 p.m. in Pembroke. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in Grace Lutheran Church, Locksley, Ontario. Burial to follow in Grace Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial service 11 a.m. May 30th in St. Peterr's Catholic Church, St. Peter's. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Lodge That Gives, c/o Canadian Cancer Society, Nova Scotia Division, South St., Halifax; Kingston Memorial Medical Clinic, L'Ardoise, N.S. or Grace Lutheran Church, Locksley, Ont. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Service, St. Peter's. 

June 12, 1995
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.

July 11, 1995
SAMPSON, Irene Elizabeth - 33, L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., died July 9, 1995, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in L'Ardoise, she was the youngest daughter of Charlie Stan and Annie (Gracie) Sampson, L'Ardoise. Surviving are her husband, Cyril; son, Evan; stepdaughter, Pam, both at home; sisters, Valerie (Mrs. Harry Sampson), Three Islands; Beverly (Mrs. Sonny Chivari), Sydney; Eleanor, Halifax; brothers, Gerry, L'Ardoise; Earl, New Minas; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation 2-4, 6-9 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Parlour. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. R. Donnelly officiating. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to L'Ardoise branch of Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

September 8, 1995
SAMPSON, Dean Andrew Jude - infant son of Joe Sampson, Sydney and Catherine Mae MacDonald, Frasers Mills, died September 6, 1995, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Surviving are his sisters, Cathy Lee, Cheyenne, at home; Tanya, Antigonish; brothers, David, Frasers Mills; J.D., East Bay; paternal grandparents, Charles and Mildred (Murphy) Sampson, Lower L'Ardoise; foster maternal grandparents, Nan and Hughie MacDonald, at home. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, John Archie and Dorothy (Curnew) MacDonald. Graveside committal service 10 a.m. Saturday in South River Cemetery, Rev. Edward MacIsaac officiating.

November 28, 1995
SAMPSON, Bernard Francis - 81, Montreal, died November 22, 1995, in Montreal. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., he was a son of the late Robert and Angeline (Martell) Sampson. He was a retired technician with the Montreal International Airport. Surviving is a brother, James, L'Ardoise. He was predeceased by his wife, Olive; brothers, Raymond, Charlie; sisters, Eva, Theresa. Cremation has taken place. Burial at a later date in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise.

January 4, 1996
SAMPSON, Wallace A. - 88, West L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., died January 2, 1996, at home. Born in West L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Pascal and Jane (Martell) Sampson. He was a retired fisherman. Surviving are sisters, Mrs. Emma Martell, Mae (Mrs. Mike Kawuza), Rose Sampson, Mrs. Emeline Peters, L'Ardoise; Sophie (Mrs. Harold Doe), Toronto; brothers, Leo P., Gordon, L'Ardoise; Clarence, South Grafton, Mass. He was predeceased by sisters, Delia Rogers, Irene Gaudet, one in infancy; brother, Gerald. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

January 16, 1996
SAMPSON, Daniel Joseph - 92, St. Peter's, formerly of Point Michaud, died January 14, 1996, at home. Born in Little Harbour, Richmond Co., he was a son of the late John J. and Margaret (Mombourquette) Sampson. He was employed for many years in the fishing and forestry industries. He was a member of Holy Guardian Angel Parish, L'Ardoise. In later years he resided with his niece, Mary Sutherland, in St. Peter's and attended St. Peter's Parish Church. Surviving are sisters, Rose (Mrs. Ambrose Sutherland), St. Peter's; Mary M. (Minnie) (Mrs. Bernard Stone), Lawrencetown, Annapolis Co. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Taylor; brothers, Martin, Justian, Elias, Walter; sisters, Louise, Gracie, Matilda Sampson, Artimese in infancy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Wednesday in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise. Cremation to follow. Burial at a later date in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardosie. Family flowers only. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.

January 16, 1996
SAMPSON, Michael Bernard - 48, Rockdale, died January 15, 1996, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was the eldest son of Charles and Mildred (Murphy) Sampson. He was a heavy truck driver for many years having worked for Dominion Metals, Dartmouth and in recent years for John N. MacLellan and Ian MacLeod Trucking. Surviving are his wife, the former Edna Bradbury; daughters, Laurie Ann, Halifax; Kimberly, London, Ont.; sister, Lisa (Mrs. Bruce MacEachern), Peggys Cove; brothers, Dean, Calgary, Alta.; Melvin (Joe), Sydney; Timmy, Caraquet, N.B.; Darrell, Blake, Hatchet Lake; Terry, St. Peter's, Arnie, Stephen, Lower L'Ardoise; two grandchildren; 11 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by paternal grandparents, Henry and Ada (Martell) Sampson; maternal grandparents, Michael and Sadie (MacLean) Murphy. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-9 p.m. Wednesday in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Parlour. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Syd Mifflen officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to Recovery House, Antigonish. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

February 7, 1996
SIMARD, Rose Marie - 60, Montreal, Que., died February 5, 1996, at home. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Felix and Mary Nancy (Martell) Pottie. Surviving are her husband, Andre; daughters, Reine, Anne, Brigette, Montreal; Wanda, Halifax; sisters, Louise, L'Ardoise; Bernice, Halifax; Theresa, Ottawa; brothers, Leo, Charlie, Edmond, Edward, Nelson, L'Ardoise; seven grandchildren. She was predeceased by son, Howard; brother, Leroy. Funeral will be held February 7 in Montreal under the direction of Salon Alfred D'Allaire, Montreal.

March 2, 1996
SAMPSON, Arthur John - 65, Lower Sackville, died March 1, 1996, in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Freeman and Ada (Briand) Sampson. He was employed as a stevedore for over 36 years, and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Calais branch 162, and St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church. Surviving are sons, Michael Sampson, Rick Sampson, Gary Hanrahan, Lower Sackville; daughters, Donna (Mrs. Lloyd D'Eon), Dartmouth; Kathy (Mrs. Douglas Singer), Mount Uniacke; Carol (Mrs. Carl Clarke), Kentville; Gail (Mrs. Neville Wheaton), Bedford; brothers, Albert, Lower L'Ardoise; Cornelius, Halifax; Ray, Beaverbank; sisters, Evelyn McGrath, Christina MacKenzie, Alvina Westlake, Cape Breton; Mary Siteman, Annie (Mrs. Lonnie Hill), Lower Sackville; Delina Martell, Bedford; 10 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Marie Theresa Oakley; sister, Clara; brothers, Urban, Jules, Alphie; granddaughter, Michelle Lynn. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Sunday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday in St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Owen Connolly officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. 

March 6, 1996
SAMPSON, Fred J. - 68, Lower L'Ardoise, died March 4, 1996, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Dominic and Veronica (Briand) Sampson. He was employed with Sydney Steel in the open hearth brick department for 35 years, retiring in 1986. Surviving are his wife, the former Eva Mae Sampson; daughter, Jacqueline (Mrs. Mark Mombourquette), Lower L'Ardoise; grandchildren, Kyle, Kelly; sisters, Mrs. Laura Charlesworth, Victoria, B.C.; Edna, Lower L'Ardoise; brothers, Richard, Dartmouth; Johnny, Halifax; Dan, Lower L'Ardoise; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Rose Lawrence, Christina Winters, Gladys Mombourquette, Mary Sampson; brother, Arthur. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Parlour. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

March 8, 1996
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.

September 3, 1996
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.

September 9, 1996
SAMPSON, Richard Arthur - 67, Dartmouth, died September 7, 1996, in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Dominic and Veronic (Briand) Sampson. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Somme Branch 31. Surviving are his wife, the former Marjorie (Midge) Crouse; daughter, Patricia (Mrs. Jack Gesner), Lake Echo; sons, Frederick, Marathon, Ont.; Lawrence, Vancouver, B.C.; sisters, Edna Sampson, Lower L'Ardoise; Laura Charlesworth, Victoria, B.C.; brothers, Dan, Lower L'Ardoise; John, Halifax; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters, Rose Lawrence, Mary Sampson, Glades Mombourquette, Christine Winters; brothers, Fred, Arthur. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Tuesday, legion service 7 p.m. Tuesday, both in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, Dartmouth. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Dartmouth. Burial in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society.

October 21, 1996
SAMPSON, Raymond William - 77, L'Ardoise, died October 18, 1996, at home. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late William Flavian and Alice (Martell) Sampson. He was a partner in William F. Sampson and Sons General Merchants for 43 years (1942-until closure in 1985). Surviving are brothers, Wilfred, Massachusetts; Gilbert, at home; Lorenzo, L'Ardoise; three nieces and two nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Florence, Martha; brothers, Alfonso, Napoleon. Cremation has taken place. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

January 10, 1997
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.

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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.

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Margaret Sampson dies at 107
SAMPSON, Margaret Adele - 107, St. Peter's, Richmond Co., formerly of L'Ardoise, died April 24, 1997, in Richmond Villa, St. Peter's. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter o£ the late Jeremie and Mary Melinda (Martell) Mombourquette. 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 Guardian 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.

May 22, 1997
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.

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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 
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 (Mrs. 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 Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch, or The Arthritis Society. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

** Diane and Debbie should be listed as granddaughters.

December 12, 1997
SAMSON, Lillian Marie - 81, Louisdale, Richmond Co., died December 11, 1997, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Gertrude Harris. She is survived by daughters, Eileen (Mrs. Don Wile), Halifax; Shirley (Mrs. Gordon LeRue), L'Ardoise; sons, Edward Sampson and wife Marie, Sackville; David Sampson and wife Colleen, Spryfield; brother, Herbert Harris and wife Theresa, Moncton, N.B.; several grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward F. Visitation will be 2-10 p.m. today in Glen Sampson Memorial Room, Louisdale. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, Louisdale, Rev. Syd Mifflen officiating. Burial in St. Louis Parish Cemetery. Donations may be made to Glen Sampson Memorial Room, Louisdale. Arrangements entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.

January 5, 1998
SAMPSON, Patrick S. - 82, London Street, Halifax, passed away January 2, 1998, in Cobequid Multi-Purpose Centre, Lower Sackville. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., he was a son of the late Thomas and Victoria (Ranson) Sampson. He resided in Halifax for most of his life. He was a veteran of the Second World War. He was employed by CFB Halifax for 35 years until his retirement. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 52 years, the former Edna Mae Middleton. Loving father to daughters, Joan (Mrs. Donald MacDougall), Lower Sackville; Marlene (Mrs. James Durant), Prospect Bay, and son, Kenneth, Armview Estates, Halifax. Loving grandfather to Shelley, Christopher and Emily. He is also survived by sisters, Mary (Mrs. Lawrence Martell), Beatrice (Mrs. John Martell), both of Rockdale; Alice (Mrs. Alonzo Sampson), Lower L'Ardoise; brothers, John, Rockdale; Helair, Harrietsfield. He was predeceased by brothers, Alfred, Harry; sister, Melinda (Mrs. Finley Evong). Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, in St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Bayers Road, Rev. Raymond March officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. His loving and gentle spirit will be missed by all who knew him.

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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

March 9, 1998
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.

May 11, 1998
SAMPSON, Viola Mary - 49, 3 Fathom Harbour, died May 9, 1998, at home. Born in Montreal, Que., she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Myrtle (Power) Sampson. She had worked at Dartmouth General Hospital, emergency department, as well as with Atlantic Child Guidance, Dartmouth. She was an avid gardener. Surviving are her husband, Don Brown; sister, Jean MacDonald, Dartmouth; a niece; foster mother, Emiline (Sampson) Peters, L'Ardoise. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service 1 p.m. Wednesday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Reception to follow in the funeral home. Donations to osteoporosis research c/o QEII Foundation.

June 11, 1998;   page D11
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 23, 1998
SAMPSON, J. Edgar - 76, 16 Glebe Ave., Sydney, died June 21, 1998, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late James F. and Mabel (Bonin) Sampson. He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish. He worked for many years with the Sydney Whitney Pier Bus Company and later drove a taxi in the Sydney area. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served overseas. Surviving are his wife, the former Catherine (Kay) Campbell, Big Pond; daughters, Elaine (Mrs. Arthur Taylor), North East Margaree; Debbie (Mrs. Barry Gwynn), Sydney; Karen (Mrs. Bill MacPherson), Mira; Wanda (Mrs. Darrell Taylor), North East Margaree; sons, Kevin, Howie Centre; Glen, at home; nine grandchildren; a great-grandson; brother, Cornelius, L'Ardoise; two godchildren; a sister-in-law. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Helen Hines; sisters, Elizabeth Martell, Sister Elizabeth Therese; brothers, Rev. Flavian, Patrick, Bartholomew (Bertie). Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel and 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Holy Guardian Angels Parish Funeral Home, L'Ardoise. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery, L'Ardoise.

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.

August 14, 1998
SLADE, Angeline - 84, 123 Ashby Rd., Sydney, died August 12, 1998, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Freeman and Victoria (Martell) Lawrence. She was a member of St. Theresa's Parish, Sydney. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are daughter, Valerie (Mrs. Gerard LeBlanc), Sydney; sons, Gary, Burlington, Ont.; Howie, Westmount; Colin, Mira Road; five grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William; a son in infancy; sisters, Mary, Margaret; brothers, Elias, Freeman, Joseph, Walter. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Theresa's Church, Rev. Angus MacDougall officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Diabetes Association. Arrangements entrusted to T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel.

September 03, 1998; page C03
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.

October 1, 1998
SAMPSON, Mary Elizabeth - 88, Brenton Bay Nursing Home, died September 29, 1998, in the home where she resided since June. She was a former resident of 90 Spruce St., where she lived with her daughter, Emma MacNeil for eight years. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mamie (Nordin) Masters. She was employed for many years at the Paramount Theatre. She was a member of St. Theresa's Parish. Surviving are son, Hillary (Frenchie), Sydney; daughters, Emma MacNeil, Sydney; Sarah Miles, Dartmouth; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Gracie, Sydney; Annie Sampson, L'Ardoise. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Sampson; sister, Emma; brothers, Walter, Charles, Albert. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Theresa's Church, Sydney, Rev, Angus MacDougall officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity.

November 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.

December 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.

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

March 06, 1999; page D26
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.

June 24, 1999; page D12
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

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.

May 4, 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.

July 16, 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.