Rita Julia (Conn) Sampson
Born In: Prime Brook
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: May 27th, 2016
It is with broken hearts and profound sadness, we the family announce the passing of our cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Rita Julia (Conn) Sampson, 85, on Friday, May 27, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney surrounded by her loving family.
Born in prime Brook, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helene (Dithurbide) Conn.
Rita was an avid bingo player and an amazing baker. She took great pride in taking care of her home, husband, children and grandchildren.bShe was always there to help anyone. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt and nanny to all.
Rita is survived by her adoring husband, Edmund Sampson; sons, Simon (Debby), Westmount, Tom (Jodi), California; daughters, Betty Anne (Mel) Richardson, JoAnn (Jimmy) MacQueen, Alice (Darrell) Hardy all of Sydney. She adored her 11 grandchildren, Crystal (Julie), Jade Lynn, Clint (Julie), Chris (Jessica) Troy (Stacy), Tara (Tim), Janice (Frankie), Joshua, Tara, Matthew (Tasha) and Katie (Will) and 10 great grandchildren, Cole, Aurora, Thomas, Haille, Paige, Jayden, Courtney, Hunter, Hailey and Reilly.
Rita was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was predeceased by her eight brothers, Morris, Jeff, Elmer, George, Alex, Emile, Freddy, Raymond; two sisters, Rose and Mary.
We would like to thank the wonderful staff of 4A, 4B, An Cala Palliative Care and Dr. Puppala for the compassionate care they took of Mom.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, Sydney Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016 in the funeral home chapel.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Palliative Care or to a charity of choice.
