It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ethel Sampson from this life on October 31st, 2019 at the age of 72. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Palliative care unit.She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Ethel was an extraordinary, loving, smart and strong woman. Her whole life was dedicated to her family. It was a life of sacrifice and incredible love. Married to her husband Frenchie for 54 years, they took pride in raising their children to be strong, successful and appreciative of life. Ethel had the biggest heart and the sharpest of wit, which made her loved and enjoyed by so many. In many ways, she lived on her own terms, and died on her own terms, just the way she would have wanted it.Ethel is survived by the love of her life Frenchie, by her children, Wendy (Grant), Blair (Amy), Todd (Neomie), Dionne (Jamie), and grandchildren; Cale, Bryce, Coco and Jet. She is also survived by her sister Mary Bingley.Besides her parents Mamie and Walter Squires, she was predeceased by her sister Ruth Ferguson.Visitation will be held at TW Curry Parkview Chapel on Tuesday November 5th, 2019 from 5-7pm with a funeral service following at 7pm with celebrant Peter Hammond.To leave online condolences please visit www.twcurry.com