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Samuel Parr Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 26 to Feb. 29, 2008.

PARR _ Samuel Samuel James Parr, beloved husband of Late Gladys Parr, passed away quietly at Wentworth Manor in Calgary on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at the age of 87 years. Sam was born in Bailieborough, County Cavan, Ireland on December 16, 1920 and grew up in the pastoral hills of rural Ireland. After the War he immigrated to Hamilton, Ontario and worked in the booming post-war construction industry. In 1957 Sam married Gladys and they settled down to life in Hamilton. However, the call of the West was strong. In 1962 they moved back to Gladys' family farm on the west side of Calgary and started a new chapter in their lives working the land. Sam loved Calgary so much it was to be his lasting home. Still, a favorite pastime of Sam's was to recount stories of a fairy tale childhood in Ireland. Sam and Gladys were blessed with a wholesome life on the farm and world travel in their later years. Sam is survived by his son John (Heather) and granddaughters Jessica and Hannah of Calgary; his brother Albert (Emily); sister Edith Hunter (Late Willie) and sister Myrtle Kincaid (Cecil) all of Ireland and many nieces and nephews. Sam is predeceased by his loving wife Gladys, his brother John (Violet), his sister May Hayes (Jack) and sister Vina Parr of Ireland and sister Adelaide Johnston (Cecil) of Toronto. The family would like to thank the staff of Wentworth Manor of Calgary for their care and support. The family also wishes to extend a very special thank you to Sam's personal caregiver Rae Lafleur for a level of care that enriched Sam's last years in so many ways. A Celebration of Sam's Life will be held at Valleyview Presbyterian Church, 7655 - 26 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta on Friday, February 29, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, AB, T6E 6K2. Arrangements in care of FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Directors. Phone: 403-216-2222. www.firstmemorialfuneral.com

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March 1, 2008

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March 1, 2008

Helen Dorrian (nee Hayes) posted to the memorial.

February 29, 2008

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Margaret Merkley (ne Johnston)

March 1, 2008

The Manitoba Parrs let us know of your father's death. We are thinking of you at this time. Your cousin.

Helen Dorrian (nee Hayes)

March 1, 2008

To John and family with our sincerest sympathy and so many memories of time and yarns with Uncle Sam.

From Helen, Kevin, Adam and Treya
Northern Ireland.

Glynnis M K Mills

February 29, 2008

John, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Regards and condolences too from David Mills.
Cousin Glynnis - Moneymore, Magherafelt, NI.

William Parr

February 29, 2008

Fond memories of cousin Samuel

From William Parr and family
Seskinore
Omagh
Co.Tyrone

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(Rev.) Ian & June Johnston

February 29, 2008

John and family,
We remember your father and celebrate his life. May your memories be a comfort to you and your family.

Jacquline Jones

February 29, 2008

John and Heather. Sorry to hear of your father's passing. There is a strong legacy within your family in Springbank. Your family was always warm and welcoming to those who lived closed. We are blessed to have known Sam and Gladys and to have been Neighbours.We are praying for you as your grief is expressed today. Sorry we cannot be there today. Ours hearts and prayers are with you.
On behalf of the Jones, Jackie, Bob, Bonnie Ann.

Myrtle Kincaid

February 29, 2008

fondly remembered by the Kincaid Family, Nephews and Neices, Castlederg and Scotland.

John & Maureen, Stacy and James Bushell

February 26, 2008

John and Family,
It is my honor to know and also to say that your father was one of my greatest mentors in the Springbank and Cooper Hall districts west of Calgary. Sam was one to speak his mind and "tell it like it is" and he was always a pleasure to work for and be with,.. out on the land. I was fortunate to have had many days on the Parr farm with Sam, Gladys and John. He will be missed and more importantly remembered. Our thoughts are with you and we celebrate his life along with your family.

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