Passed away in his 77th year on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at The Village of Riverside Glen with his family by his side. Sam was the beloved husband of Frances (2013), loving father of Debbie Muller (George) and awesome grandfather to Jason, Jodie (Alan) and Paige. Survived by his brother John (Barb) and brother in law Bill Hubbard (Dianne), the late Jean Luscombe (Bill) and Bob Hubbard (Lynn). Loving “Uncle Sam” to Mary Rose (Mike), Bette Jean, Corrine, Bonnie (Sid), Cindy (Ed), Kimberley (James), Shellie (Jon), Shannon (Rick) & Laura (Matt). Retired at the age of 55 after 40 years of service from Imperial Tobacco, Dad spent his time being a proud and totally dedicated member of the Trillium Masonic Lodge & Guelph & District Shrine Club. Words cannot express my gratitude for all the support & guidance from the all the staff on Emma’s Neighbourhood and Dr, Kennedy at Riverside Glen, WWLIN (formerly CCAC) and the Alzheimer Society; your kindness, understanding and emotional support has been truly amazing. To my family and friends and Dad’s fellow lodge members and Shriners; thank you from the bottom of my heart for always being there for me from the beginning of Dad’s journey with dementia. Cremation has taken place.
Donations to the Montreal-Shriners Hospital for Children, 1003 Decarie Blvd., Montreal QC H4A 0A9 (www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org) or Alzheimer Society on Sam’s behalf would be greatly appreciated. A Celebration of Sam’s Life will be held on Friday, August 10, 2018 from 2-4 pm at Guelph Country Club 133 Woodlawn Rd E. Guelph ON. Arrangements entrusted to GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph, (519-824-0031).