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REV. SAMUEL HAYES FINDLAY B.A. B.D. -
Date of Passing: Jan 03, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryREV. SAMUEL HAYES FINDLAY B.A. B.D. 1917 - 2013 With gratitude for a long life, lived with love and spirit, the family of Rev. Samuel Hayes Findlay announce his peaceful death on January 3, 2013, five days after celebrating his 95th birthday in Tillsonburg. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary Evelyn (nee Whitby) Findlay in 1988. A rich legacy has been passed to son Allan Whitby Findlay (Cathy Smith) and daughter Barbara Eveline Findlay (Dr. Ray Singer). His memory will be forever cherished by grandchildren Ben Findlay, Jesse Gabriel (Rachel), Zoë Barbara, Maya Evelyn. He was the last surviving of five sons of Allan Findlay and Eveline (nee Anglin) Findlay. He was a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews and brother-in-law to Margaret Findlay and Ken and Anne Whitby. He grew up in Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg, Manitoba. He graduated from United College (University of Winnipeg) and McMaster University. He was an ordained minister with the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec. Sam was a life member of the Broadway First Baptist Church in Winnipeg. Throughout his career, Sam served Baptist Churches in Caledonia, New Liskeard, Goderich, Thorold and Eden/Goshen. He was visitation Minister of St. Paul's United Church in Aylmer. Upon retirement he retained active involvement with First Baptist Church, Tillsonburg. He was a Chaplain with the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital until the week of his death. Sam's zest for life was reflected in his active involvement with many Tillsonburg activities. He was a true independent spirit and an inspiration to many. Visitation Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Tillsonburg. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 7, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 101 Bidwell Street, Tillsonburg. Verhoeve Funeral Home, 262 Broadway St., Tillsonburg have been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Donations in his honour may be made to the First Baptist Church, Tillsonburg, Building Fund or the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation or International Polar Bear Conservation Centre, Assiniboine Zoo, Winnipeg, Manitoba, through the Verhoeve Funeral Home, Tillsonburg (519-842-4238). Favourite memories and personal condolences at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 05, 2013
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Dear Allan, Barbara and families, My sincere condolences on the passing of your father. I will always cherish the memories I have of Uncle Sam. - Posted by: Margaret Young (Findlay) (niece) on: Jan 13, 2013
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On behalf of the Gyde family we extend our condolences to our aunt Margaret(Peggy)and our Findlay cousins. - Posted by: Laurie Gyde (Niece of Margaret Findlay) on: Jan 06, 2013
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Sam was a dear friend and colleague in ministry. He was a scholar and a visionary – the eternal optimist to say the least. He was my mentor! I am deeply indebted to his counsel and his encouragement through my most difficult days in ministry. I was proud to serve with him as a voluntary chaplain at the Tillsonburg Hospital. My wife Annie recalls the many evenings he will come over to our home where we enjoyed a cup of tea and some of the most edifying conversation. We will miss him dearly. - Posted by: Andras Rameshwar (Rev.) (colleague and friend.) on: Jan 05, 2013