Obituary of Desiré Joseph Sampson

Sampson, "Jerry" Desiré Joseph, Halifax - A kind and generous heart stopped beating on Friday, September 12, 2008 at the QE11 Health Sciences Centre in Halifax. Born in Louisdale on February 14, 1919, he was the son of the late Felix and Emilieann (Marchand) Samson. As a young man, Jerry moved to Toronto where for fifty years he and his beloved Mary pursued their careers. They returned to Nova Scotia in 2001. In their later years, they enjoyed their winters in Florida. Jerry was an avid reader and enjoyed travelling yearly to Louisdale and Margaree to visit family and friends. He was interested in his Acadian ancestry. Their home was always open to family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife and caregiver of 60 years, Mary Esther (Chiasson) formerly of Margaree Forks, brothers Frank (Joan), Ottawa and Eugene (Doris), South Bar, sister n law Irene Sampson, Louisdale and many wonderful nieces and nephews, life-long friends Eileen and Narcisse Landry, Louisdale, and Leo and Eleanor Boudreau of Toronto. Besides his parents he was predeceased by brothers, Joseph (Mary), Wilfred (Jean), Felix (Nora), Paul, sisters Mary (Alcide) Samson, Bertha (Theophile) Samson, and Eugenie (Charles) Boudreau. Visitation will take place today September 14, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Glen Sampson Room. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, September 15, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Louis Church, Louisdale with Father Angus MacDougall officiating. Cremation will follow. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to St. Louis Parish, Mass for Shut Ins or a charity of choice. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the nursing and medical staff in the Oncology Unit. Special thanks to Father Owen Connolly and the Palliative Care staff for their compassion and support. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat. To send condolences or to light a candle in memory of Desiré, can be done by visiting www.chboudreau.com Rest now, Uncle Jerry �" until we meet again..