It is with great sadness that the family of the late Kathleen Elizabeth Samms (nee Carter) announces her passing on Thursday, October 31 ^st , 2019 at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre in Port aux Basques, NL at the age of 89 years. Kathleen was born in Codroy, NL, she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine Carter (nee Hilliard). She was also predeceased by her husband Howard; brothers William Carter, Frederick Carter; sister Ella Osmond; grandchildren Andrew Gillis, Nicole Gillis and a very special niece Roxanne Farrell.

Leaving to mourn with many fond and loving memories are her children Bruce Samms of Codroy, NL, Wayne (Rita) Samms of Kinston, ON, Dean (Carol Ann) Samms of Codroy, NL, Lorne (Juanita) Samms of Port aux Basques, NL, Cathy (Alfred) Gillis of Codroy, NL, Nora (Tone) Gould of Woodville, NL; grandchildren Christopher (Arlene) Samms of Millville, NL, Noel (Nathan) Langlais of Dryden, ON, Robert (Joannah) Gillis of Corner Brook, NL, Sarah (Max) Samms of Yellowknife, NWT, Stephanie (Frank) Altagracia of Kingston, ON, Myles Gould of Calgary, AB, Adam Farrell, Danette Farrell of St. St. Albans, NL, Morgan Mauger of Brooks, AB; great-grandchildren Zachary Samms, Kaleb Samms, Maoliosa Samms, Hailey Langlais, Emma Langlais; friend of the family Mary Farrell of St. Albans, NL; her loving sisters Dorothy Confiant of Nova Scotia, Vera Harding, Greta (Ernest) Collier, Carol (Howard) Farrell all of Codroy, NL plus a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

After the passing of her beloved Howard, Kathleen became a dedicated single parent. She proved that no matter the obstacles that got in her way, she was going to make it. She loved her children fiercely, and that flowed over to her grand children and great grandchildren, all of whom she loved to make cookies for. She loved knitting, spending time in her garden, and the many card games with her sisters. In her younger years she was involved with the ACW, and was an active member of her church to the very end. In her later years you wouldn't find Kathleen slowing down, she took her first quad ride over the mountains, blueberry picking at the age of 59, with her very special daughter in law, Carol Ann, whom she regarded as one of her very own. She was never one to idly pass time. Kathleen will be forever cherished and remembered by many.

Visitation will take place on Sunday, November 3 ^rd from 7-9 pm at t he Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Codroy from where the funeral service will be held on Monday, November 4 ^th at 2 pm officiated by Rev. Faye Coffin. In keeping with Kathleen's wishes, cremation will follow, inurnment to follow at a later date. Flowers are graciously accepted or donations in memory of Kathleen can be made to Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Codroy. 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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