It is with great sadness that we, the family of the late Eli Vincent Samms, announce his passing at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre in Port aux Basques, NL, with his loving family by his side on Monday, November 2nd, 2020 at the age of 75 years. Born in Millville, NL, He was the son of the late Vincent and Elizabeth Samms (nee Gale). He was also predeceased by his father and mother-in-law; Duncan and Angela MacIsaac (nee O'Quinn), son; Kerry, baby brother; Charles Edward, brothers-in-law; Gerald MacIsaac, David MacIsaac, George MacIsaac, Carl MacIsaac, and sister-in-law; Rita (Dennis) Muise.

He leaves to mourn with a lifetime of fond and loving memories his loving wife of 52 years Margaret Samms (nee MacIsaac). He also leaves behind his daughter Vanessa Samms of Doyles, NL, daughter-in-law; Carol Ann Samms, grandchildren; Joshua Samms, Kristen Samms all of Bowmanville, ON, brothers; Charles (Janine) Samms of Smithville, ON, Wallace (Alicia) Samms, Francis (Valery) Samms both of Millville, NL, Carl (Corinne) Samms of Port Colbourne, ON, brothers-in-law; Joseph (Ann) MacIsaac of Doyles, NL, Peter (Marlene) MacIsaac of Stephenville, NL, sisters-in-law; Sheila (Patrick) Crawley of Holyrood, NL, Mary Rankin, Bernadette (Joe) Carmanico both of Ottawa, Margaret MacIsaac of Upper Ferry, NL, and Jackie MacIsaac of Carmanville, NL, plus a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and many many friends. Eli will be always remembered as he worked as a park ranger at Grand Codroy and the J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park for 41 years.

In keeping with Eli's wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place on Thursday, November 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at East Haven Funeral Home Inc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 6th, at 11 am from St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, Upper Ferry officiated by Father Andrew White. Interment will follow at Mount St. Thomas Roman Catholic Cemetery, Great Codroy. Flowers are graciously accepted or donations in memory of Eli can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, NL, (709)-695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com easthavenfuneralhome@bellaliant.com

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