What incredibility sad news. There is no finer man than Tommy. His wonderful laughter, kindness, and strong spirit will be forever in our hearts. There is a new star in the sky now. Our deepest condolences to all the family. Tommy will be missed.
THOMAS SAMPSON,
2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Sampson announces his passing on March 27, 2011 at the Teck Pioneer Residence at the age of 92 years. Thomas was predeceased by his parents Alexander and Mary-Jane Sampson (née Brennan); his spouse Eleanor Sampson (née Toye); siblings Annie Doyle, Frank Sampson, Alec Sampson, Lawrence Sampson, Tessie Blais, Celia McMaster, Violet Tookey, Bernie MacKinnon, Bea Burns, Hannah Newton, Baby Joseph, son in law Terry Johnson, grandson Daniel Sampson, grand daughter Julie Gill, great grandson Trevor and Travis Lauzon. Thomas is survived by his children Gary (Freda) Sampson of Manitouwadge, ON, Lawrence (Anna Mae) Sampson of Kirkland Lake, ON, Lynda Johnson of Edmonton, AB, Sandra (Brian) Gill of Ingersoll, ON, Deborah (Kevin) Hales of Thunder Bay, ON, Sue Sampson of Manitouwadge, ON, Tanya Sampson of Manitouwadge, ON, Mike (Deb) Sampson of Waterloo, ON, Stacey (Kyle) Sayer of Kirkland Lake, ON, Tom (Kim) Sampson of Kingston, ON, Scott Johnson of Edmonton, AB, Kurt Johnson of Edmonton, AB, Kerrie Gill of Woodstock, ON, Amy (Dave) Brekelmans of Ingersoll, ON, Craig (Kim) Gill of Waterloo, ON, Ryan Gill of Ingersoll, ON and great grandchildren Brady Hales, Rene Lebreque, Jillian Hamilton, Dominique Gauthier, Tamara Lauzon, Alec Sampson, Randi Sayer, Maggie Sayer, Ella Sampson, Marley Sampson, Julia Brekelmans and Henry Brekelmans. Thomas worked at Lakeshore Mine as well as Adams Mine; was a volunteer firefighter with the Kirkland Lake Fire Department since 1946 for a total of 46 years of service. Thomas was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. The family will receive friends at the MONETTE & FRENCH FUNERAL HOME, (450 Government Road West, Kirkland Lake, ON, P2N 3L1) on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. from the ‘Teck-Hughes Chapel of the Funeral Home. Thomas will be laid to rest at the Kirkland Lake Cemetery in the spring. Donations in Thomas’s memory may be made to the Teck Pioneer Residence (145A Government Rd E, Bag 3800, Kirkland Lake, ON, P2N 3P4) or to the Kirkland & District Hospital Foundation (145 Government Rd E, Box 3000, Kirkland Lake, ON, P2N 3P4).Offer Condolence for the family of Thomas Sampson