Obituary of Joseph Alfred Sampson

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the sudden passing of Joseph Alfred "Teddy" Sampson - 79, of Grand Anse, that occurred at the QE11 Health Science Centre, Infirmary Site, Halifax on February 25, 2011. Born in Louisdale, he was the son of the late Felix and Lillian (Burke) Sampson. Teddy was a founding member of the Louisdale Fire Department and for over thirty years he owned and operated Sampson's Service Station in Grand Anse. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Donzella L. (Scanlan); daughters, Connie Boudreau (Paul), Louisdale, Carrie MacIsaac (Richard), Antigonish; sons, Perry (Donna), Bruce, both of Fort McMurray; grandchildren, Heidi (Julian), Courtney, Jodi, Richie, Christa, Timothy, Chelsie, Candice, Whitney, and Liam; great-grandson, Cohen; sisters, Joan Benoit (Stanley), Petit De Grat, Patsy Marchand (Venere), Estelle Landry (Bennie), Ellen Jane Sampson all of Louisdale; brothers, Herman (Mary), Roy (Eleanor), Carl (Joan), brother-in-law Quentin Landry, all of Louisdale. He was predeceased by his sister, Sylvia Landry; brothers, Terry, Arthur, Vincent; granddaughter Chantal and sister-in-law Dorothy. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation by request. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 pm in St. Louis Church, Louisdale. Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To light a candle in memory of "Teddy" or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.chboudreau.com