Obituary of Samuel Gordon Meade

It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Samuel Gordon Meade announces his passing on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre at the age of 88, with his loving family by his side. Born in Burgeo he was the son of the late Samuel and Sarah Ann (nee Rose) Meade. He leaves to mourn with many fond and precious memories his loving wife of 64 years, Sarah (Susie) Meade. Loving children, Sharon (Alvin) Sheaves and Garry (Donna) Meade, grandchildren, Cory (Kelly) Sheaves, Sheldon Sheaves (Sarah Porter) and Colin (Katie) Meade, great grandchildren, Meredith Meade and Olivia Porter, sisters, Alma Warren and Cassie Porter, sisters-in-law Annie May Candow, Edith Spencer, brother-in-law, Archie Porter and a large circle of nieces, nephews and many friends. Samuel was predeceased by his brothers and sisters in laws, Ernest (Shirley) Meade, Stanley (Rosie) Meade, Jessie (Clayton) Osmond, Fred Candow, George Spencer, Alice Hann, Bernice Anderson, Betty Clothier, Jim and Johnny Porter.

In keeping with Samuel’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will be receiving friends and family on Sunday, May 26th from 7-9 and Monday, May 27th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Oceanside Funeral Home, 23 Read Street.  Funeral service taking place on Tuesday, May 28th at 2:00 p.m. at St. James Anglican Church officiated by Deacon Jane Allen and Deacon Kay Osmond, interment will follow at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to charity of one’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Oceanside Funeral Home, 23 Read Street, Port-aux-Basques, 695-7010. Words of comfort can be sent to the family by visiting www.oceansidefh.ca