Obituary

JAMES WALTER SAMMS
June 23, 1952 – May 23, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of the late James Walter Samms announces his passing surrounded by his loving family on Monday May 23 at Dr. Charles L LeGrow Health Centre at the age of 63 years. Born at Codroy, James was the son of the late William Russell and Sarah Jane (nee Collier) Samms, he was also predeceased by his sister Leona Marie Samms. He leaves to mourn with many fond and precious memories his brother Nelson (Sharon) Samms, sister Ruthie Samms (Eddie), brother Frank (Eva) Collier all of Codroy, nieces; Jennifer Samms (Ephriam Smith) Cook's Harbour NL, Shelly (Jamie) Hilliard Millville, nephews; Gordon Samms Halifax NS, William Samms Codroy, great niece Erica Hilliard, great nephews; Brady Samms and Austin Samms. James will also be fondly remembered by his special friend of 21 years Beatrice Kerfont and many special friends and extended family. In keeping with James' wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life took place on Friday May 27, 2 pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Codroy officiated by Rev. Harold Harvey, interment followed at Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery. Flowers graciously accepted or donations in memory of James can be made to the family. Following the service the family asks you to join them for a time of fellowship and refreshments at the Codroy Valley Fire Hall. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

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