Patricia Anne (Sampson) Day
Born In: Florence
Born: August 25th, 1936
Passed on: February 26th, 2019
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of our wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Patricia Anne (Sampson) Day on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Patricia was born in Florence on August 25, 1936 and was the eldest child of Enos and Jane (Conway) Sampson.
Pat was happiest when spending time with her family. She could always be found with a friendly smile on her face. When not volunteering in her parish /community, she could be found at home baking one of her delicious recipes, some that family members are still trying to perfect to this day.
Patricia belonged to St. Joseph Parish, Bras d’Or, where she was a very dedicated member. She was a church lector and served on Parish Council for many years. She was also heavily involved with St. Vincent De Paul Society, and was past district commissioner with Girl Guides.
In 1953-1954 Patricia attended Mabou Boarding School to study bookkeeping, which not only allowed her the opportunity to start working at the Credit Union, but also resulted in a few life long friendships. Patricia started her career as the manager of Bras d’Or Credit Union, moved on to Florence Credit Union, and then eventually through amalgamation moved to Princess Credit Union where she worked for 30 years, until her retirement.
Patricia is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 63 years, Urban; children, Urban Jr. (Kim), Natalie Carey, Michelle (Hugh) MacNeil, Darrell (Donna), Todd (Debbie) and Lorraine. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Tyler, Brandon, Stacey, Brian Matthew, Gerard, Matthew, Evan, Ryan, Trevor, Janna, Jillian, Tristan and Jordan, and seven great-grandchildren, whom she adored. Also left to mourn are her sisters, Olive (John Fraser), Doreen (John MacPhail), and Carolyn (Keith Voutier); brothers, Enos (Bernadette) and Arthur (Judy), along with numerous nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters-in-law.
Besides her parents, Patricia was predeceased by her father and mother-in-law, Walter and Regis Day; son-in-law, Brian Carey; brothers, Ambrose and Stephen; sister, Lorraine Boudreau, as well as several brothers and sisters-in-law.
The family would like to extend thanks to the County Homecare, who helped Mom over the past 5 years and many became such great friends. Also, to Capital Drugs, Palliative Care, and Brenda Grant, Mom’s personal hair dresser. To Fr. Jake Andrea, Fr. Sandy MacNeil and Fr. Peter McLeod for their visits and prayers and to our wonderful neighbours who lent support and great food over the years.
Visitation for Patricia Day will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 6-9 p.m. in the J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, Sydney Mines.
A Funeral Mass to celebrate her life will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Bras d’Or, with Fr. Peter McLeod officiating. A reception will follow in Bras d’Or Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Patricia’s memory may be made to St. Vincent de Paul, St. Joseph Cemetery Fund, Alzheimer’s Society or a charity of one’s choice.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to her family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com.
