Samuel (Sam) William Burton

Obituary

After a long, hard fought battle with cancer, sadly Sam passed away with family by his side on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.

Sam was born in Brandon, where he spent most of his childhood. Then, father Beverly, mother Lena and brothers: Jackie and Gary and sister Della, moved to Winnipeg, where he spent his teenage years. At the age of 17, the adventuress Sam joined the Navy where he served eight years as a deep-sea diver stationed in Nova Scotia. In the earlier 70’s, Sam moved his young family back to Winnipeg where he worked for Swift, Fresh water fish, finally retiring with Peak of the Market, after 30+ years.

Sam was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle and is survived by: his wife Cheri of 30 years; children: Francine (Kevin), Lisa (Kelly) and Brady (Evelyn); grandchildren: Sydney, Skyler, Bram, Jayce and newest addition Chloe.

Sam enjoyed his life in Landmark cutting grass, peeling apple and oranges, and enjoying a cold beverage with the neighbours or whoever popped by to say hi! One of his happy places was Friday afternoons at the Nick, sitting at the round table with the boys.

The family would like to give a big thank you to all the staff at Cancer Care Steinbach and St. Pierre-Jolys Hospital for their compassionate care.

In honour of Sam, please join the family on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 1-3:00 p.m. at the Nicolett Hotel, 632 Lafleche Rue, Winnipeg, MB.