Hugh Paget SAMPSON
September 27, 1913 – November 10, 2009
Hugh Paget Sampson was born on September 27, 1913 in Colfax, SK. He passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the age of 96, with his family by his side. He has resided in Birch Hills, SK for 95 years. Family was very important to Dad and he died on his 58th Wedding Anniversary. Left to mourn are his beloved wife Lenora; his children Hugh (Lynn) Sampson, Colleen (Don) Code, Tanis (Reg) Quaale and Karen (Dale) Pratt; his grandchildren Joey, Rae, Paget, Jillian, Rebecca, Ashton, Jeff, Daniel, Shea, Devin and Landon; his great grandchildren Abigail, Sheldon, Tyra, Kaitlyn, Tia, Kolbie and Madden; his brother Philip Sampson; his sisters-in-law Leona (Jack) Kinahan, Theresa (Anthony) Ducie, Helen, Dorothy and Elsie Heisler; as well as many nieces and nephews. Paget was predeceased by his parents Hugh Albert and Florence Sampson; his granddaughter Danielle; his brother William (Muriel) Sampson; his sister Audrey (Wilbert) Foster; his sister-in-law Beth Sampson and his brothers-in-law Vic, Alvin and Arnold Heisler. Dad’s devotion as a husband and father was exemplified through his care, patience and love for mom through her struggle with dementia. We were blessed to have parents who have always shown the importance of family. Farming was central to his life, as was his love for nature. For years, he and his brother Bill raised and showed purebred Hereford cattle. He was an ambassador for his community and was a founding member of the Birch Hills Credit Union, participated in 4-H, Young Men’s Service Club, served on the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Committee, Watershed Committee and in his youth was an avid curler, ball and hockey player. Dad was known for his friendly nature, quick wit and a sense of humour that persevered to the end. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Birch Hills, SK with Reverend Chris Harper officiating. Private Family Interment will be held at the Birch Hills Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, memorial donations can be made to Birchview Nursing Home or the Birch Hills Fire Department. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray's Funeral Chapel, Drew Gray, Funeral Director.