Samuel C. Perrier
August 6, 1938 to August 31, 2021
Obituary
Passed away peacefully in the Palliative Care Unit, Dr. Leonard Miller Centre on August 31, 2021, after a lengthy valiantly endured struggle with renal failure; without dialysis, Samuel C. Perrier aged 83 years.
Leaving to mourn his beloved wife Joyce (Downton), cherished children Paul and Tina (Chan), son-in-law Shong, his precious granddaughters Samantha and Sabrina; and most of all, his adored little feline friend “Cuddles”.
Sam was predeceased by his parents: Charles and Cassie Perrier (Benoit), his first wife Elizabeth “Betty” (Bursey), the mother of his children, and his first treasured cat “Puddy”. He was also predeceased by sisters and brothers: Sadie, Mary, Stanley, Max, Wallace, Milly, Cora, Cliff, Mattie and Larry.
Sam also leaves behind a large circle of much loved nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews as well as his lifelong friends, Hayward White, Harry Bourden, Henry Pilgrim, and his close circle of hunting friends, who all know who they are.
He was a great outdoors man who loved hunting, skidooing, cutting wood, and mostly spending time at his cabins on Ashuanipi River, Noel Paul River and lastly on Lloyds River. Sam was a jack of all trades who had a variety of careers including heavy equipment operator (IOCC), train engineer for QSNL Railway, co-owner of Cornelius Pizza and Spaghetti House while he was in Labrador City. He then went to work with Domfab, Wallken Enterprises, and Chester Dawe, all latterly in the packaged home divisions.
Sam was especially proud to have his Mik’maq heritage finally recognized when he was accepted as a member of the No’kmaq Village, Flat Bay Band.
His family wishes to express much gratitude to the Goulds Community Nurses, for their outstanding understanding, care and support. Also to the staff of the Medicine Shoppe 470 Topsail Road for their kindness and attention to details of Sam’s medications and family support. We are very appreciative to Dr. Ian MacPherson and his multi-disciplinary team at the Kidney Care Centre on Topsail Road, for their treatment, programming, guidance and support. Lastly, to those Doctors, Nurses and Paramedics of the Palliative Care Unit and home care programming, we applaud you for your compassion, care and support.
Joyce, my deepest condolences to you on the loss of your husband , Sam.
Sandra Parsons Perrotta
Tina, Paul and family so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
To Joyce, Tina and Paul
We are so sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. I remember the many conversations we had about the birch firewood and the log splitter and how efficient it was over the electric one. May he Rest in Peace and God Bless you all.
Ken & Sharyn Byrne
Condolences to Tina and Paul and his second wife Joyce. I was reading and how much he liked cutting up wood and I smiled because I remember the loads of birch that passed in front of my parents house on Donovan’s saying that’s heading to Sam’s house. RIP Sam.
Joyce and family,
My deepest condolences and sympathy on Sam’s passing..
Joyce and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hold tight to your warm memories.
Vicki Butt
Joyce,
My deepest condolences on your loss.
Grace Williams
My Condolences to Joyce, Tina & Paul on Sam’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
We are sorry to hear of Sam passing, Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time RIP Sam
My condolences to all Sam’s family
I knew Sam for many years back in the Chester Dawe Days.
He was a great person to deal with!
Joyce,
Sincere condolences to you on your husband’s
passing.
Janet Kelly
My sincere condolences on Sams passing we worked together for 25 vyears at Chester Dawes building supplies,. Sam was a hard working man and a good friend. May he rest in peace..
My heart is with you in this most challenging moment. May you feel the love of all who know you envelop you to ease your suffering. Rosy xox
My deepest condolences to Sam’s family, may your many wonderful memories of Sam help you all through this difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Sam at Chester Dawe many years ago. He was always so kind, patient and always had a great story to tell. May he Rest In Peace.
Sincere condolences to Joyce and family from Georgia and Bob LeMessurier
Dear Joyce, Deeply saddened by the news of Sam’s passing.. My thoughts and prayers are with you
.May he RIP
Blessings,
Carla
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Your Dad lived life to the fullest was cherished by many he will be sorely missed
Tina, sorry for your loss, our thoughts & prayers are with u at this sad time. May your dad rest in peace. Doug & Marg Furey
Tina, quelle tristesse de perdre son papa!
Bien que ce soit dur tu es tellement chanceuse d’avoir pu passer du temps à ses côtés.
Ma famille et moi souhaitons nos sincères condoléances .
Grosses bises
Affectueusement Habi
My condolences to all those who feel the loss of Sam’s passing. May happy memories help soften your grief.
On behalf of the Chester Dawe Ltd family of employees , our sincere condolences to Sam’s family , Sam was a very successful salesman , part of our top notch sales team at. CDL , I worked with Sam for over 25 years and enjoyed our work time together but further , we enjoyed our trips to Sam’s wonderful camp on the Noel Paul River , Millertown , Sam was a great woodsman and a wonderful cook ., we have great fun in Millertown , however , we lost contact over the last few years thru our mutual retirement , Sam was a good man , our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult of time , Phil Budden
Sending hugs. My condolences to you and your family. Getting to spend time with him during these last months will be something you cherish for the rest of your life, what a blessing.
So sorry for your loss Joyce, thinking of you at this time.
Sorry for your loss Tina. Glad you were able to spend time with your Dad this summer.
Cindy, Bernie, Amy & Holly
My Condolences to Joyce,Tina & Paul and their family’s on your loss of your love one. Husband, Father Grandfather. Sam sometimes words cannot express how you feel at a time like this. My prayers and taughts are with all of you as you go through this ordeal
Rest in Peace Uncle Sam
So sorry for your loss, Joyce.
Sincere condolences to Sams Family on his passing. . I worked with Sam at Chester Dawe Ltd. Sam was a very nice man. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. RIP Sam.