Paulette my condolences to you and all your family at this time. You and your family will be in my thoughts take care. Joyce

Our sincere condolences on the recent loss of your mom, a grandmother, a sister and a sister in law. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will never forget Sophie, she was very kind and lovable person. May she rest in peace.

I remember Mom teaching us responsibility and independence at a very young age. My brother Brian was going through a bad period of waking up from his nap daily crying. My mother wanted to brighten his day asked if I would walk to Oncle Narcisse's store and buy some candy. Wanting to please my mother and not wanting to hear my brother cry for one more day, I agreed. This was a beautiful spring day 3 or 4 months before my 5th birthday. My mother came down to eye level and as she placed some money in my hand had 2 simple instructions, walk on the side of the road and do not accept rides from strangers. And with that, I left placing one foot in front of the other, I walked. As I left the security of my home and with one single focus in mind to walk from my house to my Uncle's store, I took many steps as the gait of a small 4 year old child is much shorter than that of an adult. I eventually made it to Oncle Narcisse's store. I opened the door and walked in. My uncle was talking to another man, acknowledged me and I proceeded to gaze at the candy cabinet and make my choice. Noticing that I was there by myself, my uncle told me that this man was my father's friend and that he would take me home. Not wanting to go against the wishes of my uncle whom I admired but remembering the words of my mother, I glanced at this stranger man to my uncle to the floor. Sensing my uneasiness, my uncle reassured me that this man could be trusted and that he would drop me off at my house. With that, I reluctantly agreed. I climbed into the truck, not making eye contact, hugging the door of the truck with my face pressed against the glass and looking outside, I left the security of my uncle with one thought only and it was this, if this stranger man does not stop at the end of the driveway, I am going to open this door and jump out. As we neared my driveway, I could sense the truck slowing down and with that the tension slowly drifting from my body. I glanced quickly at this man as if to say thank you but not saying anything, I opened the door. As I slid out, this man simply said that he would wait until I crossed the street. With candy in hand and a hop, skip and a jump, the sweet innocence of a small child, I made it safely to the driveway and as I glanced over my shoulder, I made eye contact with this nice man, my father's friend. As I entered new territory and the unknown in my career, I often thought of this beautiful spring day so many years ago when my mother had entrusted her faith in me and I had so flawlessly executed my 1st major assignment. There are so many similar stories as we were taught one life lesson after another. There were few dull moments and so many experiences. Like footprints in the sand we did not walk alone. Lois

We are so sorry to hear about the lost of your mother.She was a very nice and kind lady.Our prayers and thought are with you all.Sending you hugs.

To the family of Sophie Samson we send our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your mother. I worked with Sophie and her sister Genevieve at the St. Anne Hospital. Great nurses from whom I learned how to care for the sick. They both had a dry sense of humour I enjoyed, as did the patients. Sophie was a role model for many, especially her family and those who knew her well. May her reward be fully granted in the kingdom of our dear Lord as is so deserved. I regret ill health prevented me from paying final respects! Lorna.

To Brian,Angela,Lisa,Paulette,Cynthia,Lois,sister Nancy and all of the families. Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Sophie. She was a wonderful person, Sophie could never do enough for anyone,she was very kind,loving,and thoughtful. She will be sadly missed. May all of your fondest memories keep her close to your hearts. She's now at peace.May GOD give you strength and courage, during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you's all. Sincerely: Linda,Joey and Brittany

Brian, Just a brief message of sympathy to say how very sorry we were to learn of your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. A mother is with us always, first in her lifetime, then forever in our memory. Jim & Mary Grandy

Dear Lisa, Brian, Paulette, Angela & Cynthia. We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. God bless you Carl & Aurine

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Aunt Sophie. She was a kind and gentle soul who always welcomed us back to Isle Madame with a sweet smile. She will be missed but remembered with love by all who knew her. Love, Adrian, Nancy, Jeff, Amanda and Nadine Samson, Truro, N. S.

Peggy and I wish to express our sincere sympathy to Sophie's family and friends on her death. We have been ardent admirers of Sophie, Sister Nancy, Father Conrad and Raymond since almost the day we set foot on Isle Madame. Father Conrad greeted me at church one Sunday with "Ouellette...........where are you from? Southern Ontario......." and he proceeded to tell me all about my home territory. Sister Nancy was a faithful partner and friend in education to Peggy and a clay student for me.(My first class in Arichat.) We walked with Sophie on Pondville Beach numerous times and she always expressed a genuine interest in our family. Finally, I was priveleged to be able to be of a little help to Raymond as a palliative care volunteer. This family is a unique gift to this community, wether Sophie's generation or the "kids"........and it is a wonderful gift to us to know them and to live and work with them. You are a tremendous expression of authenticity, of service and of love. We thank God for you and for Sophie, her John and the family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. May your mom rest peacefully in God's loving arms. Glen and LeeAnne Marchand

Dear Brian,Angela,Lisa,Cynthia,Paulette,Lois and sister Nancy I would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your families at this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you cherish the fond memories you shared. Her memories lives on with each and everyone who knew her.Sophie was a wonderful person.She will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.May God bless you all. Patrick Boudreau

Dear Brian,Angela,Lisa,Cynthia,Paulette,Lois and sister Nancy I would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your families at this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you cherish the fond memories you shared. Her memories lives on with each and everyone who knew her.Sophie was a wonderful person.She will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.May God bless you all. Patrick Boudreau

Cher Famille Samson, Au nom de toutes les Filles de Jésus d'Arichat et de Moncton, nous voulons vous offrir nos plus sincères condoléances. Nous sommes présentes de pensées et de coeur avec vous tous. Notre prière vous accompagne.

Dear Brian, Angela and all family members.... our sincerest condolences at this time. It is always so difficult to lose a parent (your mom was a very special lady, we remember her fondly during her nursing days). She is now at peace and reunited with all her relatives and family who passed before her. Take care of each other! Aurine & Johnny

Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of a dear, sweet and soft spoken lady-Sophie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at such a difficult time. RIP Sophie.

Brian and Family, So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace and may God grant you the strength to get through this difficult time. Our condolences, Brenda and Troy

To Sophie's Family - She may not have been from my generation but I do remember her as a good friend of my late mother -Valerie (Theriault)Comeau. She was indeed a beautiful lady - my condolences on your loss. God Bless.

Lisa et toute la famille, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wept when I read the words on the life of Sophie. Every word was so true. She was a truly wonderful person. I loved seeing her and being any part of anything that involved her. I remember one day in a rainy August month, many years ago, when she showed me and Lisa how to make apple pies. Sophie always made you feel wrapped in kindness in her presence. I know you will all miss her dearly, as will so many others. May God keep her in his arms and leave us with special memories of her life - a life so well lived.

Nos sinceres sympathies a tous la familles Samson et Soeur Nancy Nos Prieres et Penses son avec vous a se moment de tristesses. R.I.P. Madame Sophie

Dear Angela & Family... I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. Lots of love, Erin

Dear Brian, Sister Nancy and family: We would like to send our condolences on the passing of your mother and sister. Sorry we cannot be there to share in your loss but will keep her forever in our prayers. Bertha, Emmett O'Reilly and family, Montreal, QC

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Clive and Bonnie Samson and family

Dear cousins, We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Sophie's passing and we send our love and condolences to you and your families. It's difficult to lose a loving parent, but her memory lives on through you and with each of us who knew her. Aunt Sophie was gracious, honest, a person you could count on, and she will be missed. With love, Nicole (à Nazaire)

To the Samson family and Sister Nancy We would like to express our most sincere condolences in the passing of your dear mother,sister.May you cherish the fond memories you shared and find comfort in knowing she is at peace.May God bless you all. David&Darlene Joey,Katie

So Sorry for your loss , Taughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time , May she R.I.P Michelle Jamie & Codie Forest

Sister Nancy and all of Sophie's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.May all your memories of time spent with your mother get you through this difficult time,and know that you now have another angel looking over you.

Lisa, Brian and all your siblings & Families, Please accept our sincere condolence for the loss of Sophie, everytime we entered the home, she was always so pleasant with her beautiful smile, may all her children and families enjoy the wonderful memories she's left behind, may she rest in peace and may God help you all with your healing process. Yours Truly, Michael, Joann, Christopher & Teya Green Truro, NS

Nous savons que vous êtes durement éprouvés par la perte de votre chère mère En ces heures sombres de votre vie, vous êtes dans toutes nos pensées. Espérant que le temps effacera lentement la douleur et illuminera en votre coeur le souvenir des bons moments.

Unable to attack the challenges of the Marble Mountain ski hill, Alice, Mom and I decide to see the picturesque wilderness of NFL in this "snow coach". Little did we know how challenging this experience would be! First challenge, we had to all fit into the very limited space. Having succeeded,off we go, pulled by a snowmolbile through the groomed trails of the NFL back country. It was a beautiful day and the scenary breathtaking! We soon realised that we were breathing too heavily and running out of oxygen within our coach and that our warm breath against the cold air was causing a rainlike condensation throughout the windows. This made our view disappear and the more we clouded up, the more we laughed, clouding it even further. Without being able to see and unable to communicate with our coachman, we became prisoners within our little travelling coffin! Suddenly, we felt our coach come to an abrupt stop, the door opened and we were informed that we had had a little 'technical difficulties'. Our coach, which was completely stopped in the middle of the highway, was under repair. "Don't worry", the coachman said, "we will be back on the road in no time". At this point we were able to see where we were, literally! Well, we exited our confined space in record time! Deciding that challenging the montain under our own power while wearing skis was actually less dangerous afterall! Lisa

To the entire Samson family & Sister Nancy. My sincere condolences to all of you doing this difficult time. Fond memories of Sophie, go back to the early sixties,when I worked at St Anne's hospital during the summer months. She sure was a model nurse,caring , & compassionate & a pleasure to work with. My thoughts &PRAYERS WITH ALL OF YOU! GOD BLESS!

To all of Sophie's family, My sincere condolences for the loss of your Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Mother-in-law, aunt and friend. Sophie was a very special and kind person. I have many great memories of times spent with her. May God embrace you all in His loving arms during this very difficult time. Janice

So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all...

To all of the family, I am so sorry for your loss, May she R.I.P. Hugs to all of you...Prayers go out to you all..xo

Please accept our deepest condolence on the passing of your Mother, Sophie Samson. May she rest in peace with God and the guardian angels. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family , she always had a genuine smile to share with the people who surrounded her. I will never forget her gentle kind caring manner. God bless you Sophie , loving hugs From Darlene and Robert Osmond, PDG

To all Sophie's family, I'm truly sorry for your loss. I have lots of good memories with Sophie ( Tucker ) as i called her. Bless you all.

Our sincerest condolences to the Samson's & their Families ..Sophie will live on in her Children, her Grandchildren and her great-grandchildren..God Bless...Carl & Loretta Boudreau

Our sincere condolences to Lisa & family, Brian & family, Lois & family, Paulette & family, Angela & family, Cynthia & family & Sister Nancy..Our hearts go out to you all...Sophie was a lady that never let anything rattle her except when Nancy would cheat at playing cards, which was always something to see. She will be missed by all who knew her...take care and know that our loving Father will keep you all close in his loving arms during this special time....Donnie , Darlene, Jeremy, Joshua & Danielle

from our family to yours..our sincerest condolences to all your family...sophie was a great person...cherish all the wonderful memories you have of your mom xoxo

I am so sorry for your loss, She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Lois Young and family made a donation to Leeside Transition House

You and your Mom are in our thoughts and prayers. Sophie certainly was a very special woman as is evident in her lovely obituary. Take Care, Sheila & Tim David