Obituary of Mary Melvina Samson

We, the family of the late Mary Melvina (Sampson) Samson of Donkin, formerly of Louisdale, are saddened to announce her death, which occurred on Monday, March 30, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Mary was the daughter of the late James G. and Ida Mae (Samson) Sampson. She was born on March 23, 1930 in Louisdale, Cape Breton. Mary (Nena) was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Our mom spent most of her life caring for others. She married our Dad at 19 and never once complained about the many sacrifices she had to make in her life. An avid gardener, she could be seen all summer working in her beloved flower gardens and trimming her trees. It brought our mom great pleasure to share the bounties of her work in her vegetable garden. To her, it was a labour of love. Mary resided with her daughter Cynthia for the past 3 and ½ years. During this time, she faced many struggles with her health. She also made lasting friendships with the wonderful home-care workers who cared for her each day. A very special thank you goes out to each and every one of them, especially Rose Matheson. Mom considered you a special lady, her friend. For that, we are grateful. Mary is survived by son Blair (Gertrude), Louisdale; daughters Yvonne (Thomas Short), Louisdale and Cynthia (Bruno Moelbert), Donkin; grandchildren Brian (Carmen), Robert (Sharla), Rodney, Tracey (James), Scott (Amanda), Katrina and Eric, one great-grandson, Jace Bona, many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by sister Zelia ( Ernest Aucoin) Dartmouth, brother Tony (Shirley) Sampson, Goodwood. She was predeceased by husband Joseph Wilfred, sister Theresa, brothers Thomas, Leonard (Mickey) and Leonard in infancy. Family flowers only please. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday evening, April 3, 2009 from 7 - 9 pm in the Glen Samson Memorial Room in Louisdale. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday morning April 4, 2009 at 11 am in St. Louis Church in Louisdale with Rev. Angus MacDougall officiating. Burial to take place in St. Louis Parish Cemetery, Louisdale. Memorial donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation NS, Kidney Foundation NS, or to the charity of one's choice. To light a candle or to send condolences to the family in memory of Mary, please visit www.chboudreau.com.The family would like to thank the nursing staff and doctors on the 3rd floor CCU at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. The care and compassion given to our mom in her final days will never be forgotten. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat.