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Samuel McFALL Obituary

McFALL, Samuel Patterson
After a courageous battle with cancer, Sam "Uel" McFall died peacefully on January 9th, 2014. Sam leaves behind his loving wife Dorothy, children Richard (Marie-Claude), David (Sarah) and Angela, grandchildren Chloe, Yannick, Alistair, and Gwenyth, and his brother George. Sam emigrated from Carrickfergus, N. Ireland with his family and lived the Canadian dream to the fullest. As owner of one of Ottawa's original Irish and British pubs, The Duke of Somerset, he touched the lives of many people. We would like to thank all of the staff at Elisabeth Bruyere for their compassionate care and genuine kindness. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Elisabeth Bruyere palliative hospital in Ottawa. There will be a private family service and then a celebration of Sam's life at the Heart and Crown (Byward Market) on Sunday, January 19th at 3pm. Rest in peace "Sammy" you will be dearly missed!

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Published by Ottawa Citizen on Jan. 11, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Samuel McFALL

70 Entries

January 9, 2015

Dear Dorothy:
Thinking of Sam and you, Angie, David and Richard today.
Have so many wonderful 'Duke' memories to grin about, as I do!
Be well, my dear, and enjoy the event B.Kerr + friends have arranged in Sam's honour tomorrow afternoon. xo Kim

Andrew McLean

November 21, 2014

Dorothy, Richard, David & Angela, please accept my condolences even though I am late to offer them. Great memories of you all in Carrickfergus and then in 1991 when I was able to visit in Ottawa. So sorry for your loss.

January 27, 2014

Dear Dorothy, Angela, Richard, and David,
Thank you so very much for sharing Sam with me for the years that I worked at the Duke. I have yet to have another boss who comes close to Sam. He made the Duke home to patrons and staff alike...the fun we had and laughter we shared will be in my memories always. Thank you, too, for allowing us to celebrate Sam's life with you at the pub...it was wonderful to be with so many people who loved Sam.
I grieve for you and with you. Take comfort in the fact, Dorothy, that Uel
adored you, and made no secret of the fact!
Take care of each other in this sad time.
Colleen Green

Steve Cochrane

January 21, 2014

I grew up with an Aunt who ran everything for the Church, the Sunday School and all events it seemed. When I told the other kids she really was my Aunt they all said "mine too".
Sam McFall was just the same. When you say to people he's my friend everyone says "mine too".
The world has been enriched by him, thank you Sam.
what a send off at the wake on Sunday!

Olive & Alan Ashby

January 21, 2014

Uel got his final wish on Sunday at the Hart & Crown . What an amazing feeling to be among a throng of more than 200 people . All of whom knew Uel . He touched so many lives in many different ways. Great band playing music that mean't a lot to him & quite a few others. Of course Carrigfergus was played , how could they have not played that !! It was the place that this special person came from .
He would have been proud of Dorothy & all his family .They made everyone welcome . As for David , amid all the crowd all talking , he started to talk about his Dad. Immediately you could hear a pin drop . He held the floor !
He spoke of his Mum & Dad's lives . Lots of tough times , but oh the humour when he spoke of the Football etc incidents. Every word came from the heart & I know he spoke for all the family , because they have always been close.
It closed with everyone singing ' You'll never walk alone '
I would like to rename it ' Uel never will be alone ' . You will live on forever in your family & friends memories.

Jeffrey Claus

January 20, 2014

Richard, David and family,
So sorry to hear about your father. I only met him once or twice at the Duke. Always had a smile on his face. He will be truly missed by everyone who knew him.

January 19, 2014

I remember Sammy when I played with the Ottawa Royals Old timers in the early nineties - what a personality and a true gentlemen
He was great at what he did and even more so he had a personality that was one of a kind

Ron Wallace

Mark Berry

January 19, 2014

A true gentleman and Ottawa pub and community football legend. We could all learn a lot from how Sam treated his fellow man. Rest in peace fine sir, you will be missed. Cheers

Rodney and Dacia Nelson

January 18, 2014

Dorothy, David, Richard, Angela - I am very sad but also happy to have had Sammy in our lives. Many of my great life stories has him involved and his smiling face, witty humour and caring charm will be missed greatly. We enjoyed many times together hoisting a pint, playing golf, going on business trips and even my wedding.

Kim (Butler) McDonell

January 17, 2014

Dear Dorothy & family:

Allow me to help friends make a donation in Sam's memory to the Elizabeth Bruyere Foundation.

When trying to do so myself, I ran into obstacles, so want to make it easy for others.

If you have Dorothy's home address & p/number, you can make an on-line donation.
However if you've been out of touch and haven't that info, call directly to:

Elizabeth Bruyere Foundation
43 Bruyère St. Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8
613-562-6319

I was able to make a donation over the phone. The Foundation will forward a notification to the family c/o the funeral home.

Think back. It's easy to reminisce and write about one's fond memories in the 'Guest Book. Why not consider honouring those memories? Consider thanking Sam in a tangible way by making a donation to the hospital where he spent his last days.

Remember the time you spent in The Duke and how often Sam bought you a pint or two? Recalling Sam by donating to the Elizabeth Bruyere Foundation is what friends are about.

Think about it. Hopefully you'll decide to donate. Kim (Butler) McDonell

Kim (Butler) McDonell

January 17, 2014

Dear Dorothy, Angie, Richard & David:

Cannot help smiling even as tears well up, remembering Sam. Please forgive me being too verbose.

Introduced to The Duke in '83. Sam was the epitome of Irish charm who became a friend, a shoulder to cry on, an occasional dance partner and matchmaker! None of this will come as a surprise.

He made all feel welcome: regulars and strangers, virtually any sports team, business people and police officers, immigrants and musicians, groups of friends out for a few pints and darts or conversation.

Sam was exceptionally proud when speaking of “our” Angela or Richard or David or Dorothy (“She's a saint to put up with me”). Occasionally he admitted he didn't know why he was lucky enough to have such a family.

While living out of town, I was heartbroken to read The Duke was closing as it held unforgettable memories. Back in Ottawa, seeing the building abandoned, felt like a bad dream just as I wondered how and where you were.

I treasure a chance meeting at the Fergus Inn around '03, when I was reassured Dorothy - that you and Sam were still the dear folks I'd known 20 years before.

Sam will be deeply missed by the many whose lives he touched. I know I will never forget those ‘glory days' at The Duke.

Undoubtedly his illness was devastating to support and witness. Having experienced the same, I hope your sadness will become less if you can eventually allow your good memories to overtake it.

Kindly accept my sincere sympathy.

Andy & Jay Anderson

January 17, 2014

Dorothy, Angela, Richard, David

Sam was a real gent, whether as host in the original Oak or at The Duke, or with the Ottawa Royals
Our thoughts are with you all.

Willie Cruikshank

January 17, 2014

Dorothy, Richard, David and Angela, we are sorry to hear about Sam. Lots of good memories. Best wishes to the family.

Willie, Margaret Cruikshank & Family

January 16, 2014

From the days at the Arms to Capital Office to all the golf games,the laughter,the music,the friendship that will forever be remembered,Sam was the man.He touched so many in his unique and special way.
To the Mcfall family our sincerest condolences.
Gary Pocock, Elizabeth Beaulieu

Seamus Scallon

January 16, 2014

Dorothy I was really sorry to learn about Uel's death and my sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time. I will always remember Uel for his zest for life and have very fond memories of good times past in Carrickfergus, and in particular at the Rugby Club.

Danny Byrne

January 15, 2014

Dear Dorothy, Richard, Davy & Angela, my sincerest sympathies on your loss of a great husband, father & friend!!
Sam, Sammy, Uel is a great loss to all of usl! Hard to believe 30 some years have gone by since myself & Syd were the "House" band at The old Duke! What many of us wouldn't give to relive those days again & with Sammy at the helm, as the most gracious host & the glue for all of us that were a part of those great, great days. They can never be replaced.... nor will Sammy. As I spend my days in the hospitality, pub business, I try to carry with me the many things I learned by watching Sammy, the ultimate professional, the ultimate host & the ultimate friend. Through laughter, Sammy brought me to tears many times in the past & though we will celebrate his life, he has brought a different tear today! We are all better people for knowing Sammy & he was responsible for so many of us being friends to this day! He brought a lot of people together.... I am so thankful I was able to share a couple of visits & chats with Sammy in the past few months (thank you Richard & Marie-Claude). We hope you can find some level of support from us, your friends.....God speed Sammy.... God speed!!

January 15, 2014

A few lines to say, "Sammy" your friendship will be sadly missed - and your pleasant mannerism and smiling face. So glad to have known you - rest in peace my friend.
Brian and Geraldine.

January 15, 2014

Dorothy and family,

Just want to pass along our deepest sympathies at this sad time. Sam was special and he made those around him feel special also. As one of the many musicians that passed through 'The Duke' we were treated so well and with respect by Sam. He will be sadly missed.

Mike and Donna Hewitt.

Erin Day

January 15, 2014

Dorothy, Richard, David and Angela - I was so very sorry to hear of your loss, my deepest condolences. I wish with all my heart I could be there to celebrate Sam's life, what a life it was! He meant to much to so many people as you know. I will raise a few glasses to him on Sunday afternoon/evening and keep all of you in my thoughts. Much love, Erin

Karen Murtagh

January 14, 2014

How do you say goodbye to a beloved family member? My sincere condolences to you Dorothy, Richard, David, Angela and your extended families for such a great loss.

Sammy, may the road rise with you on your journey, wherever it takes you.

Stephen Michael O'Grady

January 14, 2014

Sad to hear the news. Sammy treated myself & my friends very well during wonderful days "sitting in" with Colin Chalk and Brian Davis during the mid-80s at the dearly missed Duke of Somerset. Thoughts & prayers to family & friends. He will be dearly missed.
sincerely, Stephen Michael O'Grady(Little Steve.)

January 14, 2014

McFall family,
Our condolences on your loss. I had many great night at the Duke as well as many good moments playing footy with his sons and I have Sammy to thanks for those great moments.

Kyle and Wendy McHenry

Brendan McNally

January 14, 2014

Dear Dorothy, Angela,David,Richard and all the family, my thoughts are with you, deepest sympathies.

Deano

January 13, 2014

Shamrock,Rasta,Angie and Dorthy you lost the best. I am so sorry for you, he was the kindest and most generous man I knew. You might have forgotten me but I will never forget you.

Christine and Eric Masterson

January 13, 2014

Dear Dorothy,Richard,David and Angela.
We are very sad to hear Sammy is gone. Sammy lived life to the fullist, he had a great smile and he will be sorely missed.

Hugh and Anne MacGillivray

January 13, 2014

Dear Dorothy and Family,
We will remember Sam with great respect, affection, and admiration. Whether our conversations at the Duke and elsewhere were about soccer or law and order, music or memories, and politics or personalities, Sam's bright spirit, keen wit, kind heart, and generous laughter shone through it all. We are among the many who will treasure the good memories.

Nick & Krista

January 13, 2014

Dorothy, Richard, David, Angela,

Our sincerest condolences to you all. We were so very sorry to hear of Sam's passing and can hardly believe that we won't have the opportunity to share a laugh with him again. Sam meant the world to us: a boss, a mentor, a teacher, a friend -- he was to both of us one of those formative people that helped mold us into the people that we've become. We will forever be in his debt and will always look back with immense fondness on the great times we were so blessed to be able to share with him. He was truly one of a kind and it was a privilege to be able to share part of life's journey with him.

With love,

Nick Dawson & Krista Bugatsch.

January 13, 2014

Deepest Sympathies Dorothy,Angela, Ricahrd and David.
A bientot Sam.
Kevin,Linda,Sean and Aoife,

Dennis Priestley

January 13, 2014

Dear Dorothy and Family
Our deepest sympathy,Sam was a great man and will be missed greatly
our love Dennis & Jenny Priestley

Tony Smyth

January 13, 2014

Dorothy & Family, my sincere condolences on your loss. Sammy was such a wonderful person. I knew him from the early days of 'The Duke' through to the days of 'The Fergus'. He always made one feel at home. He will be sorely missed.

Robin&Margaret Averill

January 13, 2014

Dorothy and Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Sammie always had a warm smile and welcoming heart for everyone who knew him. May he rest in peace and your memories help you through this difficult time.

sharyn baskeyfield

January 13, 2014

Dear,Dorothy,Richard,David and Angela
We are deeply saddend by the news of Sam's passing.Sam was a wonderful friend to us,and we have so many great memories that will be charised forever,and will always be in our heart
All our Love
Peter and Sharyn Baskeyfield

Alisha Warner

January 13, 2014

Dear Dorothy,Angela,Richard and David
Sam was a wonderful man and he will be grealty missed and always in our hearts our deepest sympanthy to you all, all our love Alisha,Andrew and Liam Warner

Monica Henderson

January 13, 2014

Our deepest sympathy. Sam was the most optimistic person I have ever met. I truly loved working with him and will deeply miss him. My favourite day golfing was with Sam and Bob S. Monica Henderson. I am certain Sam is golfing in heaven.

January 13, 2014

Dear Dorothy and family,
Jim and I send our deepest regrets. When you think of Sam, you always smiled. He had that twinkle in his eye. Such a lovely man. May he be at peace now. Leslie and Jim xx

Peter Attfield

January 13, 2014

My deepest sympathies go out to Uel's entire family. He was such a great guy and I will never forget his warmth and kindness.

Kevin Leathem

January 13, 2014

Take care Sam going to miss you

Preston Billings

January 13, 2014

Sammy had a smile and laugh for everyone, each and every day, and will be missed. Condolences to everyone that knew Sammy.

January 12, 2014

To say that Uel will be fondly remembered and deeply missed seems so inadequate and yet there are only so many ways to express the sense of loss we feel. He was a great friend and team mate and you always knew that if you needed a laugh or if you needed any help you could rely on him to be there.

Dorothy, Angela, Richard and David, your loss is shared by all of us and you will never be far from our thoughts.

Sophia & Charlie McFadden.

Kevin Keeling

January 12, 2014

Dear Dorothy, David, Richard and Angela, we are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Sam. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Sam was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed and remembered by everyone who knew him. We have so many happy memories - much love - Kevin and Kath Keeling

Mary Brabazon

January 12, 2014

Dear David and Sarah and family. Our sincere condolences. Your father Sam was a lovely kind soul and I am sure he will be greatly missed.

Mary and Steve Brabazon

January 12, 2014

Very sad news indeed to hear of Sammy's passing.
Our condolences go out to the McFall family.
His presence sure will be missed in the Ottawa community.
He always had a smile and a warm greeting for everyone and kept his sense of humour alive even when he was having his bad days. Your memory will live on in Ottawa town Sammy and we'll be toasting you often.
Marian and Ron Jones.

Phil Davies

January 12, 2014

Thinking of you all. Gave me some good laughs did Sammy. Lots of love

Steve Forde

January 12, 2014

Sincere condolences to the entire family. Sam brought out the best in folks, and personally made me want to be better. A sound businessman, fantastic role model and great friend to be around. Sammy - you will be missed.

Peggy Ward

January 11, 2014

Dear Dorothy, Angela, Richard, and David.
Many wonderful memories I cherish of our times together! Sam's smile, unique Irish sense of humour, his dedication ,pride, and love for his family, were always so evident.You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom and Kathy McGrath

January 11, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to Dorothy and family. We are truly sorry for your loss. We have some wonderful memories of Sammy.

Austin & Mary Comerton

January 11, 2014

Dorothy, David, Richard, Angela
Our deepest condolences. Sam was always there with a smile and a spring in his step. He will be missed.

Cliff & Elanore McCawley

January 11, 2014

To Dorothy, David, Richard and Angela,
It was with great sadness that we heard of Sam's untimely passing. He was a wonderful man who really made a difference in so many people's lives. Our thoughts are with you and your families. Cliff and Elanore McCawley

January 11, 2014

Dorothy,
Our deepest condolence to you and family. Sam was an awesome man!
Rosann and Svend

Olive Ashby

January 11, 2014

Life isn't as rich as it used to be without Uel.
A great family man & a true friend to all .
Our thoughts & hearts are with you & all
of your family Dorothy ,
Olive, Alan & family

January 11, 2014

In my thoughts Dorothy..Richard . David . Angela and extended family... So very sad. Maura yabsley....

Colleen Downey

January 11, 2014

Oh Sammy. This is so sad. March 17th will never be the same without you. The entire Ottawa Irish community mourns for you. Thank you for the memories.

Joe Cinanni

January 11, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 11, 2014

Our thoughts are with you Dorothy and family. Ottawa and Carrickfergus will never be the same without him. Sammy, have a Guinness up there for us.
Bob and Lynda Smyth

Geoff & Sandra McCulloch

January 11, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to Dorothy, Richard,David & Angela on Uels passing.
A great loss to all who knew him.
His memory will last forever.

Cindy Steer

January 11, 2014

Dorothy, Richard, David and Angela, I cannot express right now how sad this is to all of those who will forever miss him. He was always full of fun, mischief and humor,,,, he gave alot of us memories of an era, great memories, so that whenever we think of Sam we smile. One could not have a better legacy. I wish I could be there to join in the celebration of his life because that is the way he lived it. Thinking of you all and sending hugs.

Goodbye to a great friend ...

Ottawa Royals

January 11, 2014

From the Ottawa Royals Soccer Club, written by Fred Juett on behalf of many members

Sam McFall (Sammy to everyone) was an Ottawa LEGEND. Sammy was a player, Coach, long time sponsor and supporter of the Ottawa Royals Soccer Club and supporter of the Ottawa Gaels. He would do anything for anybody whether they were family, friend or stranger. Anyone that met Sammy never forgot him as he had unforgetable personality.

Sammy and his wife Dorthy operated the Duke of Somerset Pub for many years and it was the unofficial and then official Clubhouse of the Ottawa Royals Soccer Club for many years in the 1980's and 90's. Many an Ottawa Royals function or celebration was held there with both Sammy and Dorthy generously hosting the events.

Both of Sammy's sons, Richard and David, played with the Royals for decades and were both a huge part of the Ottawa Royals. The contribution of the McFall family to this Club is not surpassed.

David Knowles

January 11, 2014

I'll never forget Sam all those years ago and he will always be in my heart. He was a special man when he first managed The Royal Oak on Bank and continued with The Duke & Blackburn Arms. He was everything to me and my friends and influenced Eugene & I when we started The Brigadier's Pump. Glad I got to see you Sam a few years ago. It was too long. Regards to Dorothy and the rest of the family, especially David. My deepest condolences.

Lata Costello

January 11, 2014

Dorothy and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you all on Sammy's passing. He was a warm sincere human being and it was a pleasure to have known him. May he rest in peace.

January 11, 2014

Dorothy, Angela, Richard & David,
I am so very sorry of Sammy's passing. My condolences to all of you & your family.
I have many great memories of Sam from the Blackburn Arms Pub, Sammy would always make me laugh.
Love Siobhain McCawley (Cliff & Elanore's daughter)

January 11, 2014

Our thoughts a prayers to the McFall family. A great family man.
Jan & Ian Craig

Isabelle Beaudry

January 11, 2014

My most sincere sympathy to the McFall family! Sam you have touched many lives and I consider myself lucky to have been one of them!

George and Kim Devlin

January 11, 2014

Words cannot express our feelings. We were very privileged to be able to not only call Sam McFall 'our friend' he was a very special friend and gentleman. Our thoughts, prayers and admiration go out to Sam's wonderful family, - Dorothy, Richard, David, Angela and their respective families. He told us often of how very proud he was of all of you. Uel loved many things in life but non so much as his family.
Sam McFall, "You'll Never Walk Alone".
Rest in Peace my dear friend.

Maggi Williams

January 11, 2014

To The Mcfall Family,

Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you on Sam passing.

May he continue to be jolly and friendly in the heavenly pub.

From Maggi & Alister Williams

January 11, 2014

so sorry to hear about Sam. our thoughts and prayers are with you. Many great memories...Tom and Fran McSwiggan.

Bill & Irene Hewitt

January 11, 2014

Our heartfelt sympathy to Dorothy & Family, Sammy was a true Gentleman with a lovely personality, warm handshake and great smile. Peace prefect Peace.

January 11, 2014

Dorothy, Angela, Richard, David,
I am very sorry to hear of Sammy's passing. My deepest condolences to all of you!
I have many great memories of Sammy, from the Blackburn Arms pub, he always made me laugh :)
Love Siobhain McCawley
(Cliff & Elanores daughter)

January 11, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to all the McFall family with the passing of Sammy. A wonderful man, who made you feel welcomed in his pub and in his presence at all times. Rest In Peace my friend.

Liz and Randy Byrne

Bernie & Margaret Carroll

January 11, 2014

Dorothy & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.
Sammy was loved by so many people, his ever smiling face, generous heart and great sense of humour will sorely be missed by those who knew him.
A great people person, Sammy always made you feel special. We recall so many great times at The Duke. Rest in peace dear Sammy, you will always be remembered with much love.

andrew steele

January 11, 2014

Thinking of all his family and their loss.The memories are still alive and will help in times to come. I know i have some great memories of a good guy. thanks for them Sam.

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