It is with great sadness that the family of the late Egbert "Frank" Samms announces his peaceful passing on Tuesday June 27th, at Dr. Charles L LeGrow Health Centre at the age of 87 years. Born in Codroy, NL. Frank was the son of the late Benjamin and Elsie Pearl Samms. He was also predeceased by wife Mildred (nee Short); his brothers and sister, Lorenzo and Garland Samms and Maggie (Charles) Leamon; his brothers and sisters in-law Eric (Elizabeth) Short, Robert Stewart, Aaron Kearley, Margaret (George) Drake, Louise Samms and Linda Short, son in-law, Perry Lomond.

He leaves to mourn with many fond and precious memories, his children; Almon (Elmena) Samms Paradise NL, Marina Lomond Houston Texas, Mary Ann Samms (Calvin) Botwood NL, Terry (Pauline) Samms Deer Lake NL, Darrell Samms (Wendy) Woodville, Sheila Samms (Rajinder) Sarnia ON. Grandchildren; Charlene, Robert, Anthony, Alex, Alyson, Kaitlyn, Jennifer, Denise, Natasha, Rohaan, 7 great grandchildren.

Also leaving to mourn are his brothers and sisters; Lawrence Samms Fredericton NB, Audrey (Leonard) Lomond Kamloops BC, Edgar (Sandra) Samms Richmond Hill ON, Taylor (Kay) Samms Woodville NL, Ralph Samms St Josephs, NL, Pauline Samms Port aux Basques, Valerie Collier Codroy; brother's and sister's in-law; George (Alice) Short, of Port aux Basques, NL, Blanche Stewart of Dartmouth NS, Ellen Kearley of Beaver Bank NS, Sheila (Wally) Skeard of Port aux Basques, NL, plus a large circle of nieces, nephews and many friends.

A special thank you to his caregiver Amanda Chaulk, Dr. S. Al-Nabbot, Angela Chaulk NP, and the staff at the long term care unit at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre.

In keeping with Frank's wishes cremation has taken place. A graveside service will take place at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill on Friday June 30th, 2023, officiated by Rev. Jane Allen.  Procession will leave from East Haven Funeral Home, Grand Bay at 11 a.m. and proceed to the service. Donations in Franks memory can be made to a charity of ones choice. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Forever in our hearts.