Samways, Frederick Thomas (Died)

Frederick Thomas Samways passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Sakura House on Tuesday September 17, 2024. He was the beloved husband of 48 years to Brenda Alice (nee Hendershott) Samways. Fred will be missed by his children Amy Gale (Jeremy), Amanda Lampman (Ryan), and Thomas Samways (Rachel Stewart). Loving Grandfather of Hannah, Katlyn, Aiden, Adelaide, Matilda, Elias, Samuel, and Nathanael. He leaves behind his brothers Glen and Brian, sisters Shirley VanDeByl (Kevin), and Rosie Blakely (Bob), and brother and sister-in-law Harold Brayley and Sue Samways. He will be missed by his dear friend of many years Mike Simmons. Fred will be missed very much by many other family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Flora Jean and Frederick William Samways, his brother Gordon, and his sister Dorothy Brayley.

Fred was born July 5, 1947, in Woodstock, Ontario and grew up in Burgessville. He acted as a volunteer fire fighter with the Burgessville Fire Department. He also worked as a labourer and was a supervisor until he retired. Fred loved sports: from coaching hockey in Norwich to watching baseball and hockey. His favourite pastimes included working on his family tree, country drives, coin collecting, fishing, coffee with his friends. A hardworking family man, husband, father and grandfather he tackled every hurdle that life challenged him with and instilled strong values in his children. Fred will forever be remembered as a role model, mentor, supporter and teacher; a truly beloved man.

Special heartfelt thank you to Dr. Regis and nurse Stephanie and Dr. Hudson for their exceptional care of Fred and to the excellent doctors and nurses from the beginning as well as all staff at Sakura house in his final days.

In keeping with Fred's wishes there will be no public visitation. A private Memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to VON Sakura House particularly for the gardens as gardening was one of Fred's favourite joys.

Wareing Cremation Services, 225 Norwich Ave., Woodstock has been entrusted with Final Arrangements. Your messages of remembrance and condolence may be shared at wareingcremation.ca