Roger Charles Sansom of Elora, Ontario, passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital, at the age
of 87 on December 25 th , 2022. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Jean Sansom (2018). He
is survived by his son Richard (Carol) Sansom and daughters, Caroline Sansom (Sandy Woods), and Susan
Sansom. Roger will be missed by his loving grandchildren; Charlie, Zachary, Eve, and Eon, as well as our
extended family, Dave Copeland and Hope Terry.
Roger was born in Surrey, England and worked as a Geologist and Soils Engineer for over 40 years. In his
earlier days, he worked with SNC Lavalin, residing in Borneo, Brazil, and Guyana. He met Jean Gomes,
the love of his life, while working in Guyana.
He was an avid fan of football, supporting Charlton Athletic from a very young age. Roger also had a
passion for both playing and watching cricket.
A special thank-you to the doctors and nurses at Groves Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care
and support through this difficult time.
Please join us for a gathering to celebrate Roger’s life on January 28th , 2023, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the
Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home in Fergus.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to either the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke
Foundation of Canada.
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Sunday December 25th 2022
Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Roger Charles Sansom Sunday December 25th 2022 et espérons que leur mémoire pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.
Décès pour la Ville:Fergus, Province: Ontario