Samuel’s Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of Samuel Andrew John King announce his peaceful passing at Western Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the age of 87.
Well known and respected in the community, having worked with the Town of Deer Lake for 40 plus years. He also was responsible for founding and coordinating the Deer Lake Food Bank for 25 years.
Recipient of the Pride of the Town Award, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Senate Sesquicentennial Medal.
Leaving to mourn his wife of 66 years, Pearl, children; Bruce (Donna), Chris (Alda), Sharon (Allister), Carl (Trudy), Nancy (Dan), Sandra (Serge), Mike and Penny. Grandchildren; Sarah (Daniel), Adam, Andrew (Robyn), Kara (Justin), Alex (Sarah), Jessica, Emily (Ashley), Colin, Kirstin, Halie, Sammi, Karly, Gregory, Matthew (Vlada), Robyn (Ian), Lauren (Barry), Michaela (Dylan), Alexander (Jodi) and Brandon. Great grandchildren; Jace, Jaden, Joseph, Aimee and Aria. Brothers; Wilbert (Barbara Jean), Edward (Yvonne), Eric (Valdene), sister Jane, sisters-in-law; Elsie, Shirley, Karen, and Leah, and brother-in-law William. Special Aunt Maime Hounsell. Parents of his grandchildren; Verna, Corrina, John and Darren, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Nathaniel and Bessie King, parents in law George and Lydia Wight, infant daughter Miriam Jane, brothers; Stewart and Daniel, brothers-in-law; Clevis, Ralph, Milton, Ray, Ross, George, David, Bramwell, Harry and John, sisters-in-law; Doris, Annie, Mildred, Mary, Lilian Wight, and Lilian Howse.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Deer Lake Food Bank.
Visitation will be held at Parsons funeral Home & Chapel on Saturday, December 31st,2022 from the hours of 2-4 pm and continuing from 7-9 pm. Funeral service will take place on Sunday, January,1st,2023 at The Salvation Army Citadel, Deer Lake at 2 pm with Major Jeff & Shannon Howard officiating. Interment will follow at the family plot at the High Street Cemetery, Deer Lake.
We know our grieving families still need to feel the same level of comfort from you their family, friends and community. Please continue to reach out through texts, emails and phone calls. To leave a message of condolence for the family and sign the guest book you can visit our web page at www.parsonsfuneralhome.com
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Parsons Funeral Home & Chapel 63 North Main St., Deer Lake.
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June 7 1935 December 28 2022
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Décès pour la Ville: Deer Lake, Province: T-N