Samuel (Sam) Jacob Welcher

March 20, 1949 to March 8, 2022

Obituary

To view the service for Samuel (Sam) Welcher on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel please click the following link: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1646936645171896

 

It is with shock and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Samuel (Sam) Welcher on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at the Health Science Centre at the age of 72.  Sam was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Ella Welcher, his first wife Shirley, brothers Abe, Claude, and Eric and sisters Trixie and Laura.

Leaving to mourn with heavy hearts and in shock and disbelief are his precious wife of 31 years, Beulah, sons Brad (Robyn) and Brandon (Stephanie) and his pride and joy his precious grandson Fallon, as well as his fur baby Angel.  He also leaves to mourn his mother in law Mary Froude, his brothers Ches, Saul and Ray and his sisters Suze and Debbie, as well as a large number of family and friends.

Sam was born in Badger’s Quay on March 20, 1949 and grew up in the community.  He moved to St. John’s in 1974 to start his career with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador where he spent 31 years working in the mail room of the Confederation Building.  He retired from there in 2005 and went to work at various jobs in the private sector including driving taxi to Bonavista North and driving shuttle for Capital Hyundai and also driving school bus for disabled children.  Sam was a hard worker who loved life and always wanted what was best for his family.  He always looked for the next way to make an extra dollar to give those extras to his sons.  He was always so proud of them and their accomplishments and never failed to take the opportunity to brag about them.  He only had 9 months to brag about his precious grandson but he took every opportunity he got to make sure everybody knew that he had the most handsome and smartest grandson anywhere.

Anybody who knew Sam knew he was a devoted Toronto Maple Leafs fan and he loved to watch them play.  In the last few years when his son Brandon would come by to watch the game with him was some of his most treasured moments.  He loved to talk, to chat with people, friends or strangers – didn’t matter to him – and once you chatted with him he was your friend anyway.  He loved to laugh and had a big hearty laugh.  He absolutely loved music and when Brandon introduced him to YouTube he would sit down every night and listen to his country and western or Irish Newfoundland music.  He was a staunch supporter of Newfoundland singers.  Sam spent his last few years just relaxing and enjoying time with his family.

We want to express our heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Emergency Department of HSC on March 8, 2022 and all they did for Sam to keep him comfortable.  Your thoughtfulness and caring will never be forgotten.

As per his wishes, cremation has taken place, there will be no wake but a service will be held from the Carnell Memorial Chapel at 11:00 on Saturday, March 12, 2022 for family and friends. Due to Covid restrictions the numbers are slightly limited but if any of his friends would like to attend please contact somebody from the family and we will try to accommodate them.  If somebody does want to attend please call Brandon at 689-6588 and he will let you know the numbers. The service will be livestreamed for anyone unable to attend.

 

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funeral

11:00am, Saturday March 12th

The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Beulah and Family,
So very sad to hear this sad news about Sam. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and your family and hope the days ahead you will find strength and comfort in your memories!
Eileen and Gary Clarke

Beulah and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May all your precious memories help you in the days and months to come. Thinking of you at this very sad time.
Elsie Doyle

Brandon,

So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing

My deepest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time

Beulah and family – so very sorry for your loss. I am sending caring thoughts and pray your precious memories will bring you comfort.

Beulah, Brando and Bradley we are so sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. I always enjoyed conversations with Sam and seeing him out and about for the last 20 years.
Cherish your memories and my heart goes out to you.

So sad to hear of uncle sams passing. It has been years since we have seen each other but always considered you to be my uncle you and aunt Shirley were very special to us. Rest In Peace uncle

To Beulah and family.S0rry to here of Sams passing..Please accept our condolences

Sam often felt like the center of the neighborhood knew everybody and was always willing to share a word and greeting. He will often be in our thoughts.

Deepest condolences to Beulah, Brad and Brandon.

Sam will be in my memories especially his large laugh!. Best wishes for all your friends and family.

Beulah, and Family,
Thinking of you all during this time. We enjoyed lovely times together over the years with Sam. Our sincere condolences from Keswick.
Love Aunt Marge and Uncle Jake, Tracey, Sandra and families.

Beulah, Brandon and Brad and family. I am so very sorry to hear that Sam passed away a few days ago. Moments like this are filled with great sadness so Anne and I can only try to express our deepest sympathy and hope that you cherish fond memories of of your beloved husband and father.

Ches ,
Deepest condolences on the passing of your brother .God Bless.
Maxine Wentzell.

To Beulah and family. So sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. We met him at the restaurant with you about a year ago and it was easy to see what a friendly kind man he was. Our sincere sympathy goes out to you in your sorrow.
Phyllis and Max Beckett

I’m saddened to hear of Sam’s passing I had the pleasure to work with him at Hyundai. He was a great person to be around always happy and cracking jokes he was a pleasure to be around. I send my condolences to the family

Sincere sympathy to the Welcher family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
RIP Sam

Hi, Beulah,

My deepest condolences to you and your family on Sam’s passing. I didn’t know Sam that well but when i did run into him he was always good for a chat.

Beulah and family, I offer my sincere and heartfelt condolences to you. at this sad time.

Beulah and family: We were shocked and saddened to learn that Sam has passed. We knew him through his work with government and as a friend living just up the steet in our neighborhoood.

He was a kind, gentle man always with a big smile and always up for a fine yarn..He will be missed by the many people he knows..

Cherish the wonderful memories he leaves behind.

May his soul R.IP.

Beulah and family, so sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Aunt Beulah, Brad and Brandon, We are
so sorry to hear of Uncle Sam’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincere condolences,
Kayla, Mark, Jackson, Elsie and Nola.

Beulah, Brad, and Brandon.
Sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Sam was a great friend on the street and we always had a chat or something to joke about. We will miss him especially that wave to us in the window.. Take care.

Condolences to all the family..you were the funnest brother in law ever..many happy memories and happy times..always joking and having fun. And very kind.. say hi to Stompin Tom and Charley Pride..RIP Sam..

Ches , so sorry to hear about your brother’s passing. Prayers and hugs..
Beth and Dwight.

Ches, Sincere sympathy to you and your family on your brother’s passing.

I have fond memories of coming to Newfoundland as a teen to visit my mother Laura’s family. Each time we went we’d visit St. John’s and we’d visit Uncle Sam. He was always kind and welcoming. I want to offer my condolences to Wife and sons and say that although Uncle Sam will not be there physically he will be with you in your heart and memories.

Deepest sympathy to the family. I have many fond memories of Sam while I served as the member for Bonavista South. Especially after Sam learned that I was a good friend of his brother Claude

Brad and family,
Luke and I are sending you so much love. We both wish we could be there with you and give you such big hugs. We love you very much and you are in our hearts and thoughts.

To Sam’s Family sorry to hear of his passing.. Remember Sam as a Hard Worker & a Family Person. Enjoyed the many conversations we had during our time working in the Department of Finance. Sam was always interested
In sharing how his Family was doing. R..I.P., Sam.. Debby & Garry Pinto

So sorry to hear of Sam’s untimely passing. He was a sweet man who had a hearty laugh that was missed in the halls of the Confederation Building when he retired. You always knew when he was close by. I had many chats with him about home (BQ) and the Leafs. He always asked about Dad when he was alive as they were both huge Leaf fans. Sam always left a big impression on everyone he met. He will surely be missed, may he Rest In Peace.

Ches, We want to express our condolences on the passing of your brother. Praying that God will keep you and all of his family in His care in the days ahead.

Beulah and family … Shicked and saddened to hear of Sam’s passing. Knew him from my days at the Confederation Bldg.. Please accept my deepest condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!

Our sincere condolences to our dear, kind friend Beulah and her two sons Bradley and Brandon, and Sam’s mother in law Mrs. Froude and his furbaby puppy Angel and all his extended family and friends. We are sincerely sorry to hear that Sam has passed. I could hardly believe it, as myself and Sam were chatting on the phone two days prior. Sam was always up for a chat, and he always asked how we were doing, he was a caring man, and during our chat we spoke of getting older and having health issues, and I recall saying we all have struggles and hardships, but we can’t let it break us, and I said we may not have it all together, but together we have it all, and that summed it up, as Sam was a true family man, and loved his wife and two sons beyond measure, and when their new grandson fallon came into their lives, he brought so much happiness and joy. Sam was a man who lived a simple life, as his family was his wealth and happiness, and he had an incredible bond with his wife Beulah, I would be speaking with Beulah on the phone and I could hear Sam in the background saying, … I have the veggies peeled should I put them in the pot now, they did everything together from sundays jiggs dinner, to shopping for groceries, they made a great team,and were married for 30 plus years, so there is a void now. Sam was a wonderful father, grandfather, son in law, and husband. Sam always had a bright smile on his face, he was like a shining light, and I know your light will shine brightly on your family and friends on their darkest days. Although you are no longer here physically, the warmth of your glow will carry your bright light with your family and friends..please know Beulah my friend, I am here for you always.. Rest in peace Sam, you will be missed.

I am so sad hearing this news today. I knew Sam from The Confed, Bldg- he was one of a kind- his love of life, his big laugh, his caring nature and his overall joy. You will never be forgotten Sam- you left a positive impact on all those you met. Condolences to his family, whom he was always so proud. RIP Sam

We are very saddened to hear of Sam’s passing. I have great memories of Sam from working with him at Confederation Bldg. His laugh , certainly was contagious! Since we had a common thread of being Leafs fans our chats were interesting.
Deepest sympathy to all his family!
Cherish the memories!
Gordon & Sandra Nash

So sorry to hear of Sam’s passing- he was a very kind and generous man who was a friend to all he met. We have great memories of him and send our sincere sympathy to Beulah and family.

So sorry for your loss. I remember Sam from working with the Province. What a sweet man. Always up for a chat & a good laugh. RIP Sam.

Beulah, Bradley, and Brandon our heartfelt condolences on Sam’s passing. We had the pleasure of knowing Sam while he worked with our father Guy Bishop in the mailroom at the Confederation Building. Dad could always count on Sam whether at work or on a personal level. Always there to lend a hand. When he would stop by the house or cabin, I knew it was Sam by his laugh, his big hearty laugh. May the many wonderful memories you all have see you through this most difficult time.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you. Please take care

Beulah and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Sam’s passing, keep your memories close. Sending you our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.

Beulah,

I was terribly sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I know he meant a lot to you. Condolences to you and your family, and please take care.

We are so sorry to hear about Sam. Our thoughts prayers and love are sent to you all at this difficult time.
May the many memories you have be a comfort to you all.
Sincerely cousin George Kitchen and family

Beulah & family;
My condolences on Sam’s passing. May all the wonderful memories you shared be a comfort at this time.

Rest in Peace Sam

To Brad and the Welcher Family:
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers throughout the coming days. Take care of each other and cherish your memories.

Beulah and Family, so sorry to hear about Sam’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Cherish all the memories you have.

Beulah, Bradley, and Brandon our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your dear husband, , father, grandfather. We had the pleasure of his neighbourly charm for the past almost 20 years. Whenever we met he had the biggest smile and a gigantic wave. He always appeared so happy. I remember during snowmageddon and Tony was having problems with the snowblower.. Sam came over with a big jolly smile on his face and helped. It warmed my heart.
You have such wonderful memories. May those memories as well as the love and support of family and friends comfort you during this challenging time.
Bernie and Tony Doody

Beulah and family.. We are so sorry to hear this news!Our Sincere Condolences to you and all your family at this sad and difficult time.Cherish all your beautiful memories and I’m sure you all have many!Thinking of you all and sending love and prayers .Take care of each other and stay safe!❤️💙💙💙

Beulah and family so sorry to hear about the passing of Sam. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time..

To the Family,

I remember Sam warmly. He was a genuinely good hearted person.
The first movie I ever seen in a theatre was with Sam and Shirley when I was 15 years old.
Special memory.
Sincerest sympathy to the family. RIP Sam

Brenda Howell

My Deepest Condolences Beulah and Family at the lost of Dear Sam. May God keep him in his loving arms until you meet again . Fly high with the Angels .Rest In Peace
God Bless .

My condolences Beulah to you and your family at this truly sad time. I’m sure he will be greatly missed by many.

To Bradley and Brandon we are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing….you have our heartfelt sympathy…..he was a wonderful man and we have many happy memories of laughing with him when we lived in town….. all our love to you both

Beulah – I am shocked to hear this sad news. Sam was indeed a great human being. Whenever and wherever I used to see Sam, there was always a big smile on his face. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

May Sam’s soul rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. I have fond memories of him from my working days at Confederation Bldg. Had many chats and some hearthy laughs. Deepest sympathy to all his family. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

I have fond memories of Sam. Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.