SAMSON, Phyllis Winnifred – 77, St. Peter’s, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Donald H. and Ruth (Phillips) MacIntyre and step-mother, the late Kaye (Pyne) MacIntyre. In 1957 she married her husband, Finley Samson. They moved to Brooksville, Florida; where they made their home for 43 and half years. While there she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she was an elder, Sunday school teacher and member of the Presbyterian Women’s Circles. She was an employee of Publix Supermarkets for 30 years, retiring in 1988. In 2001 they moved back to Nova Scotia and made their home in St. Peter’s, Richmond Co. There she was a member of St. Peter’s United Church and U.C.W., Bonnie Brae Seniors Club. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting and working with crafts. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Finley Samson; sisters, Louise Glasgow, Sydney; Ruthie (Alex) Smith, South Lake Ainslie; brother, Donnie (Sandra) MacIntyre, New Boston Rd., Louisbourg; step brothers, William (Rene) MacIntyre, Balls Creek; Kevin (Darlene) Beaver, Sydney; sister-in-law, Sister Theresa Sampson CND, Sydney; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by step brother, Allister MacIntyre; brothers-in-law, Herbert, Burt and Lee Sampson; Ray Glasgow. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of Strait Richmond Hospital and staff and Dr’s of St. Martha’s Regional Hospital and also the paramedics. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 26 Centennial Street, St. Peter’s. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday from St. Peter’s United Church, St. Peter’s with Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, De Raymond St., St. Peter’s. Donations in memory of Phyllis may be made to a charity of your choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Visitation Time 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Visitation Location Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 26 Centennial Street, St. Peter’s Service Information Service Date Thursday, January 17, 2013 Service Time 10:00 a.m. Service Location St. Peter's United Church, St. Peter's Burial Information Burial Date January 17, 2013 Burial Time Following the funeral service Burial Location Lakeview Cemetery, De Raymond St., St. Peter’s