Samuel Robert “Sam” Rounce
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Samuel Robert Rounce aged 85 years.
He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by Lois, his wife of 56 years. Beloved father to Kimberly & Patrick (2020) Marcotte, Susan & Glen Burbridge and Karen & Dennis Vermeulen. Grandpa to Michael (2006), Cale (Andrea), Samantha (Jake), Ben (Meagan), Rachel (Brandyn) and Rebekah (Jacob). Great Grandpa to Levi, Deacon & Lily and Raedyn.
Sharing in the loss is his sister Isabelle Adcock, brother Bill & Cathie Rounce, brother in laws Walter Irwin, George Alting, Ed & Coral Tanner and Keith and Lynda Tanner.
Predeceased by his sisters Caroline Irwin and Mary Alting.
Sam was a lifelong resident of Decewsville and was proud to say that’s where he was born.
He enlisted in the Canadian Army of which he was a Lance Corporal and one of the first Peace Keepers (UNEF). After his time in the army, Sam got his Class A mechanics license and built up his own business at which he worked at until his retirement. Sam was well known in the auto racing community where he had originally started out as a driver that led to being a co-owner, owner and builder of his own race cars. Many of his great friendships were made at the track.
There will be a graveside service at the Decewsville Cemetery on Saturday, January 7th at 2pm.
Sam was a Gentle Giant and will be greatly missed by his family, friends and fellow members at Highway Pentecostal Church. Arrangements by Hyde & Mott Chapel, Hagersville. www.rhbanderson.com
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sam Rounce 2022 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Death notice for the town of: Hagersville, Province: Ontario