Samuel ‘Sam’ Burrell
Samuel Arthur « Sam » Burrell, Petty Officer 1st
Class with Clasp, Melmerby Beach, Pictou County, passed away February
2, 2020 at Glen Haven Manor Nursing Home. Born in Windsor, Nova
Scotia, he was the only son of Samuel Halsay and Mildred Anne
(Fletcher) Burrell.
Sam retired with 24 years’ service with the Royal
Canadian Navy. He also was a member of the Little Harbour Fire Dept.
for 25 years; member of Royal Canadian Legion Br. 34 New Glasgow and
the Royal Canadian Naval Association, Adm. Murray
Branch.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by the love of his
life of 34 years, Anita (Beaton) Burrell. Surviving are daughter,
Janice (David) Chambers, Falmouth; 4 grandchildren, Evan (Brittni),
Alex (Sarah), Samantha (Mitchell), and Johnathan (Melissa); and 4
great grandchildren, Jessica, Carmen, Jeremy and Ryan. He always had a
special spot for his cousin « Cookie » Elizabeth (Gerald)
Schultz of Dartmouth.
Sam enjoyed being able to spend winters in Florida soaking up
the sun with a large group of friends and hanging out at the local
legion in the summer. Sam especially enjoyed going on roller coasters
with his grandchildren and living life to the fullest when he was
able.
We would like to thank Glen Haven staff for their generosity
over the past two years. A special note of appreciation to his best
friend and brother-in law, Bernie Beaton, for the special attention
and all his support over the past few years.
Cremation has taken place and a service will be held at R.H.
Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow, in the spring. Donations can be made
to the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance
(FARA) www.curefa.org/donate or
the Little Harbour Fire Department.
2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Samuel ‘Sam’ Burrell 2020..
Décès pour la Ville: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia