James Samms slipped away peacefully into the arms of his Lord at St. Mary’s General Hospital with family by his side on Sunday, April 7, 2019 in his 89th year. Beloved and devoted husband for 64 years to the late Jane Samms (2017). Loving father to daughters Carol Linseman and Laurie Wohlgemut. Grandpa to Adam Linseman and Brandon & Ryan Wohlgemut. Great Grandpa to Ethan and Parker. He is survived by his three sisters, Madge, Vi and Alice (Donny). Son of the late Annie and William Samms. Predeceased by nine siblings and granddaughter Emma. Jim faithfully attended First Baptist Church Waterloo and was a longtime employee of the WRDSB as a custodian. He enjoyed building birdhouses, feeding his birds, lawn bowling and his model trains. Expressions of sympathy may be received as donations to First Baptist Church (Super Sixties).
Visitation will be held on Wednesday April 10, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre (1001 Ottawa St. S. 519-743-8900). Visitation will continue on Thursday, April 11 from 10 - 10:45 am at First Baptist Church (306 Erb St. W. Waterloo) followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 am. Interment at Parkview Cemetery.
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