Married for 28 years, Sam was a devoted husband to his sweetheart Elizabeth Davis, and he was a loving father to; Ed, Billy, Janice (Al Souto), Kim, Rob, and Georgina. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren; John, Talon, Amber, Dawn (Jordan), Jessica (JP), Rebecca, Adam, Carrie, Stephanie, Jennifer, Ray (Monika Souto), Sarah (Adam Cull), Victoria, Elisha (Ben Krete). Samuel was a proud great-grandfather of thirty-one great-grandchildren. He will be lovingly remembered by his sisters Elizabeth, Martha, Sadie, and Dorothy, his brother Terry, as well as countless nieces, nephews and extended family back home in Ireland and England. He was predeceased by his first wife Shirley Davis.
He was a brave member of the Irish Rangers and dedicated many years of service to the 121st Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Cremation has taken place. The family will welcome friends to the Royal Canadian Legion (Galt) Branch 121, 4 Veterans Way, Cambridge on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 121, Poppy Fund or Heart & Stroke Foundation. Fond memories and condolences may be shared at www.couttsfuneralhome.com