SAMSON CD, Roy Albin (Major) - Passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2003 at the Leamington District Hospital. Born June 29, 1917 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Predeceased by wife Ruth (Bill) in 1995 after 46 years of marriage. Dear father of Capel and husband Wendall Campbell, Odessa, Texas; Jim Samson and wife Diane, Leamington; Jane Samson, Newmarket; Susan and husband Greg Seemann, Newmarket. Dear grandfather of Chris, John, Jason, Daniel and Lindsay. Former owner of Samson Construction Limited in Sault Ste. Marie. Served in WWII from 1939 to 1945 with 4th Field Ambulance and Queens Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, Winnipeg. Continued service with the 49th Regiment R.C.A. in Sault Ste. Marie until 1952. Was an active Rotarian for 50 years with Sault Ste. Marie Rotary Club and with Leamington Rotary Club. In 1981 served as Leamington Rotary Club President. Was loved by many people for his kindness and generosity. Many thanks to the staff of Erie Glen Manor and Leamington Hospital for the compassionate care given to our father. Private family service to be held Tuesday, February 11, 2003 from St. John's Anglican Church, Leamington, with Rev. Stephen Haig officiating. Interment at Hillside Cemetery in Sault Ste. Marie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Hospital Foundation or the Rotary International Foundation by contacting the Hammond Funeral Home, 318 Erie Street South, Leamington (326-8423).
