L. Samuel ERNEST

ERNEST, L. Samuel
Quietly at his home in Oakville, on Thursday, May 25, 2000 after a brief but serious illness at the age of 69. Ernie was a wonderful husband and best friend of Elizabeth June Samuel (nee Chadburn) (Liza). Beloved father of Kim Samuel Johnson, Tammy Samuel Balaz and Mark Chadburn Samuel and father-in-law to Richard M. Balaz. Also loving Papa of Caitlin, Lisa and Michael. A man of integrity, fairness, strength and kindness who touched the lives of many people. An entrepreneur and leader in the steel industry, he was the Chairman and CEO of Samuel, Son & Co., Limited and the Chairman & CEO of Samuel Manu-Tech Inc. for many years. His thoroughbred racing and breeding operation Sam-Son Farm, had produced numerous renowned Canadian & North American champions. He was honoured as Man of the Year and received an Eclipse Award as outstanding owner in 1991. He was an expert sailor and an avid tennis player. Most of all, however he was a devoted family man and someone who always liked and helped his fellow human beings. Ernie supported the Royal Ontario Museum and the Princess Margaret Hospital. He was a director of Breeder's Cup Limited, Vice-President and a Trustee of the Ontario Jockey Club and a member of The Jockey Club of Canada and The Jockey Club. He served as a Trustee on the Board of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and as Chairman of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Fund. He was affiliated with The Board of Trade, The Canadian Association of Family Enterprise, The Royal Canadian Yacht Club, The Toronto Club, Appleby College and Sigma Chi Fraternity. In 1997, in recognition of his achievements, Ernie was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. A private family funeral was held Friday afternoon in Oakville. A memorial service celebrating Ernie's life will be held on Wednesday, June 7th at 4:30 p.m. at the Royal Ontario Museum followed by a reception. All friends are welcome. He will be greatly missed and long remembered by his loving family and his many friends. We salute the passing of a good and honourable man. Instead of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.