Joseph Edward ‘Eddie’ Sampson
1955-2020
Sampson, Edward “Eddie”
~ Evanston. It is with heavy hearts that we announce
the passing of Edward “Eddie” Sampson, 65, of Evanston, who
died on Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston.
He was the son of the late Joseph “Obeline” and Mary Dorothy
(Forgeron) Sampson. He is survived by his wife, Sharon (McNamara)
Sampson; his children, Krystal Burns (Terry), Cindy-Lee Jean (Mark)
and Jarrett Sampson (Claire Michalewicz); and grandchildren; Olivia,
Owen and Kylie Burns, and Alexander and Elise Jean. He is also
survived by his siblings; Etta Whyte, Donna Short (Sidney), and Wayne
Sampson (Claudine). Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his
sister, Shirley Hillier (Arthur) and brother-in-law, Ronnie
Whyte.
Edward graduated from Isle Madame District High
School and married his high school sweetheart; they shared 43 years of
marriage together. Edward worked at Port Hawkesbury Paper (formerly
Stora) for over 30 years, where he gained many life-long friendships.
He was a devoted husband and father and loved nature, photography,
gardening, woodworking, hockey and spending time with his
grandchildren, who were the centre of his universe. Edward loved
people and was a true conversationalist, always happy to stop and chat
with an old friend or neighbour.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on
Friday, July 3 in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 724 Granville
Street, Port Hawkesbury. A private graveside burial immediate and
extended family will take place on Saturday, July 4, in St.
Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Whiteside with
Father Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Guests are asked to wear floral
prints or bright colours in honor of Edward’s bright
personality and love of flowers.
Donations in Edward’s memory can be made to St.
Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church Cemetery Fund, Whiteside or Strait
Richmond Palliative Care Society. Words of comfort may be forwarded to
the family at: www.haverstocks.com
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