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Samuel David Foote
1914 - 2012
Samuel David Foote
1914 - 2012
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BORN
1914
DIED
2012
Samuel Foote Obituary
1914 – 2012
Samuel David Foote born October 7, 1914 died November 13, 2012 at Newmarket, Ontario. He was predeceased in June, 2000, by his wife of sixty one years, Janet Mary Weir. Sam is survived by his three children, Mary Ellen (Doug Stewart), Donald Foote (Judy Zarchikoff), and Keith Foote (Maureen Dowling). Sam's grandchildren are Margaret, (Rick), Steele and Janet Stewart, Robert Stewart and David Stewart, and four great grandchildren. He is Pre-deceased by parents Septimus and Cora Foote, and siblings Grace Powell (Percy), Walter Foote (Hazel) and Joseph Foote (Edith). Survived by sister Mildred Wideman (Lorne). Sam is also survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Sam was born at his parent's farm in Whitchurch Township. Between grade school and high school Sam took a sabbatical of one year to work with his father on the farm. He always remembered that as being a very special time. Sam graduated from the University of Toronto in 1937 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and began his career employed on the construction of railway structures and railways in Ontario and Quebec for CNR. He then moved into the Petrochemical industry working for BA Oil in Calgary and then various Engineering Consultant Companies based in Toronto. Sam was a member of the Engineering Institute of Canada, The Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario and the Lifetime Members Engineers Association. Sam retired from engineering in 1979 and spent his retirement years working on his own farm in Aurora where he and his wife Mary lived and had raised their family. Sam was a member of the Trinity Anglican Church, Aurora. Robert and Anita Johnson along with their children Lydia and Mirko were constant companions. Anita's attendant care of Mary and then of Sam added immeasurably to their lives. Visitation will be held at Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, Ontario (905 727-5421) on Sunday November 18 from 2-4pm. Funeral Service at Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria Street, Aurora on Monday November 19 at 11am. Cremation. Donations to Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences may be left at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com
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Linda Bowser
January 25, 2013
Keith
I have many fond memories of your father.
Joy Hambrook
November 21, 2012
As a friend of Sam's for over 50 years, I have many fond memories of vacations, dinners, parties and yearly traditional get togethers. He was a wonderful man and I continued to visit him during his time at Sunrise. I will miss him dearly. From his Long Time Friend, Joy Hambrook
Sharon Gray (nee Hansen)
November 21, 2012
In the forties, I believe that Sam worked with my father in Calgary at BA Oil. If my memory serves me right, Sam is my Godfather. The line of communication was broken some time ago, but I do remember being told that Sam Foote was my Godfather.
Lorraine Armstrong
November 18, 2012
Sincere condolences to the family and many friends of Sam Foote. Mr. Foote was a regular and valued user of the Aurora Public Library for many years and as an employee there, I always appreciated his warm and friendly greeting. I was especially delighted to learn that he and my father were classmates at U of T back in the 30s.
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November 18, 2012
Just want to send my sincere sympathy to you in the passing of your dad. I felt so privileged to have known your family while attending the Hartman public school. Cherish all the wonderful memories you have of your dad and remember he will always be with you. Your grade school friend, Elaine Steven.
The Jovanov Family
November 18, 2012
Our sincerest and deepest condolences to Sam's family. It was a pleasure knowing Sam, he was a very kind man.
Ruth (Willis) Sheridan
November 18, 2012
Dear Mildred, So sorry to hear of your brother Sam's passing. My thoughts are with you. Ruth(Willis) Sheridan, 26 Bell St. Uxbridge, ON L9P 1K9
Anita, Rob, Lydia, and Mirko Johnston
November 18, 2012
Sam was a soft spoken gentleman with a kind, generous heart. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved nature and had a great respect for it. He was a peaceful gentleman and a wonderful listener. He was a good friend, and we will all miss him dearly.
Robert, Anita, Lydia, and Mirko Johnston
November 18, 2012
Sam was a soft spoken gentleman with a kind and generous heart. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved nature and had a great respect for it. He was a peaceful gentleman and a great listener. Ha was a great friend and we will miss him dearly.
Maureen Dowling
November 17, 2012
Sam was a gentle and kind man.and always gentleman. He had a great sense of humour. We will miss him and remember him with fond wishes.
Maureen Dowling and Family.
Julie (Foote) Brunk
November 16, 2012
I will always treasure my childhood memories of time spent with Uncle Sam. He had such a wonderful sense of humour & was a warm, caring man. I will be forever grateful to him for providing us with such a detailed family tree. It will be his legacy & I will try my best to preserve all of his hard work as our family historian. Although I was adopted he never made me feel any less a part of the Foote family. Please give my Grandparents a hug for me. We will miss you Uncle Sam. Greg & Julie Brunk
Mark & Pat Wideman
November 16, 2012
Uncle Sam had a rare and delightful playful intelligence. At family gatherings, he would invent games for the kids and cousins that involved throwing balls over rooftops, and opening string-tied packages using spoons and forks. He cared about family. He is irreplaceable.
Judy Zarchikoff
November 15, 2012
It has been a pleasure knowing Sam, the walks in the woods when he and Mary lived on the farm, his keen mind and wonderful sense of humour
Larry & Maureen Wideman
November 14, 2012
We always enjoyed the company and conversations with Uncle Sam. He had a wonderful sense of humour. A sad day. We will miss him.
Larry and Maureen Wideman
November 14, 2012
We always enjoyed Uncle Sam's company and conversation. His sense of humour was a delight. A sad day. We will miss him.
November 14, 2012
Sincere and loving condolences to the family from Pat and Harry Steele
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