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Cohen SAMOIL Obituary
Surrounded by his grandparents, uncle, and lovely friends, our dear Cohen passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his parents on Friday, January 8 at the young age of 5 years.
Cohen brought such joy, hope, laughter, and inspiration to all he met and will be deeply missed by so many friends and family. He loved Thomas the Train, books, school, riding the yellow bus with his brothers and neighbours, playing outside, camping, and hanging out with his brothers, neighbourhood pets, and his adored cat, Sylvester. Cohen's scrunchy smile, wavy blond hair and contagious giggles captivated and charmed everyone he met. He was our ray of sunshine, sparkled like no other and his motivation and drive to achieve goals and overcoming obstacles made our family and all Cohen's cheerleaders so proud… time and time again.
He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his mother, Tammy Samoil (nee Miller); father, Lance Samoil; brothers, Carter and Everett; uncle, Todd Miller; grandparents, Ron and Helga Miller, Ken and Bev Samoil; great-grandmas, Rose Hossinger, Helen Naundorf and Alice Samoil; god- parents, Richard and Cathy Hossinger; and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, neighbours, teachers, and therapists. Predeceased by his great-uncle, Alvin Miller; great- grandparents, Olga and Alexander Miller, Wilfred Naundorf and Marshall Samoil; and our beloved dog, Sasha.
We would like to thank all the compassionate and brilliant medical staff, doctors, surgeons, nurses, and therapists at the Stollery Children's Hospital for their constant efforts and care for Cohen during his stays there, especially Wendy Beaudoin, Dr. Indra Dhunnoo, Dr. Ivan Rebeyka, Dr. Ian Adatia, Dr. Vivek Mehta, PICU, 4C, 4D, The Neurosurgery Kids Fund, Child Life, and pet therapists.
The celebration of Cohen's life will be held in Sherwood Park at Glenwood Funeral Home (South of Wye Road on Range Road 232) , on Monday, January 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Neurosurgery Kids Fund (http:/ /www.neurosurgerykids.com/donate.asp).
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Roslyn Marcelo
February 1, 2016
Tammy & Family...
I just heard of Cohen's passing, words can not express my heartfelt condolences for your loss. He was certainly your ray of sunshine, and he always will be. You gave him an amazing life, although it was cut too short your love for him will go on forever.
I think about you often and I pray you can find peace and understanding for your loss
Love, Roslyn Marcelo & Family
Greg and Colleen Hawryluk
January 26, 2016
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Cohen. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Jen from Echo
January 23, 2016
Dear Samoil Family,
Your whole family always stood out to me and I am so sad that this has happened. I'm happy I got to know you, and him, as well as I did. He was such a beautiful child, and you such a kind and patient family. I am just so sorry.
Mullen
January 20, 2016
So sorry to hear the sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul and Tammy Mullen
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Ray & Eleanor Courchesne
January 18, 2016
Lance,Tammy ,Carter ,Everett , Bev & Ken
Our deepest condolence our your loss of Cohen . He was a brave little boy and is now at peace .You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Robyn Berry
January 18, 2016
Tammy, Lance and family; I very much enjoyed working with Cohen in preschool and feel lucky to have met such a sweet and wonderful little boy. What a beautiful and touching tribute to Cohen today. My thoughts are with you and your family.
January 18, 2016
Ken, Bev & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. A loss such as this is hard to imagine. All our love, Don & Lynn Spence
Lou and Lucille Normandeau
January 18, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great loss
January 17, 2016
Lance, Tammy and family - we are so sorry and sad to hear about the loss of Cohen. Our hearts go out to you. Such a precious little boy. Deepest sympathy.
Keith & Brenda Davidson
Kevin Nestor
January 17, 2016
Lance, Tammy and family, we send you lots of love and heartfelt sympathies on the sad loss of your beloved little one Cohen. Our thoughts and prayers are for your family. Kevin, Laurie, Ashley and Rylee Nestor
Nicole Hnatiuk
January 16, 2016
I remember Cohen from my time as OT at CNIB. He was sweet and wonderful little boy to work with, with his crazy blonde hair and unlimited giggles. I am deeply saddened by this loss. I have your family in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Helga/Mike Workun
January 16, 2016
Thinking of you all in reflective thoughts and supportive prayers. May the memories of Cohen warm your collective hearts forever.
Shirley Krull
January 16, 2016
My deepest condolences go out to Tammy and Lance as well as the family that remain. Just cannot imagine your loss and will pray for your little guy as well as the family that remains and leave you with this belief that those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.
Vicky and Bill Gizowski
January 15, 2016
Ken, Bev, and Family:
May the love of friends share in your sorrow at the loss of someone so dear. To let you know we are thinking of you and to express our sincere sympathy.
Trudy & Charles Skibinsky
January 15, 2016
No words can express the sadness you must feel, but knowing that so many care, may help bring some comfort in this time of deep sorrow.
Robert & Linda Hawryluk
January 15, 2016
Lance Samoil family, Bev and Ken.
We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Garry and Steph Nestransky
January 15, 2016
Dear Ken, Bev and family, Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of your precious child, Cohen. Our prayers are with him and with you at this time. Peace be with you!
Lynn Buhay
January 15, 2016
Lance, Tammy, Carter & Everett
Our deepest condolences to all of you. May the precious memories you have of Cohen see you through this difficult time.
Darrin, Lynn, Blake & Chris Buhay
Paola Pietramala
January 15, 2016
Ken Samoil & family: My deepest sympathies for your loss of this precious little boy. Thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Ron and Marie Olsen
January 15, 2016
Dear Lance, Tammy, Carter, Everett
Ken and Bev, and Tammy's family
We are so sorry for the loss of your wonderful, son, brother, and grandchild. What a sweet little boy, what a precious little angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Braedyn, Brielle, Shawn and Kathleen Melnychuk
January 15, 2016
We are very sorry for your loss. May you be surrounded by friends, family and all the love we are all sending your way.
January 15, 2016
SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF A PRECIOUS SON WE KNOW HOW YOU FEEL BEEN THROUGH THE SAME MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL LENA MORIN
Sarah, Dustin Dyrland
January 15, 2016
Dear Tammy, Lance & Family,
Our family is very sad to hear of the passing of your sweet little guy. We pray for peace for you all. We wish Cohen to rest in peace.
Attilio and Elsie Blasco
January 15, 2016
Praying that you'll be comforted by the many thoughts of love and countless prayers sent your way.
May God comfort your hurting hearts and bless the memories your hearts hold.
With thought and prayers
Rex,Jane, Brandy, Mercedes,Dakota Lewis
January 15, 2016
Your family is in our thoughts each and everyday
Your little ray of sunshine has touched so many people including our family
Sheri Paquette
January 15, 2016
Very sorry for your loss. My daughter was in Cohen Kindergarten class and talked about how we gave the "best hugs". Again, incredibly sorry for your loss.
Emily Clarkson
January 15, 2016
Dear Lance, Tammy & Family
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one (Cohen) rest in peace.
Shawn Lefebvre
January 15, 2016
We are very sorry about your loss. Cohen was a very strong and special boy. He will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are are with you at this difficult time.
Cathy Sitko
January 15, 2016
There are no words to express the deep sadness we feel for your family and loved ones. We will pray for your little angel and that your family has the strength to continue to celebrate his life and remember him with you always. Cathy & Moe Sitko
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