Ada Margaret (Watson) Sampson 1933-2023
It is with immense sadness and regret that we share the passing of our mom, Ada on August 8, 2023 at the Canmore Hospital. Ada, an only child, was born January 12, 1933 to Ruth (Watson) Johnson and Walter Watson at Nordegg, AB. She was always proud that her mother was one of the first Vancouver City Police Women and her Dad a guide and hunting outfitter before he moved to Canmore and bought the Canmore Hotel in 1946-1964. Mom came to Canmore when she was 14 to be with her dad and met her husband to be, Martin Sampson, when he was working for Mannix building the Spray Lake Dam. They were married in 1951, Martin passed in 2009. In 1964 when Ada's dad, Walter Watson died, Dad retired from Canada Cement and they took over the hotel until 1976.
She will be remembered with love by her family: daughters Sharon Sampson of Canmore, AB. and Brenda (Milt) Janzen of Balfour, BC; Grandsons; Mark (Jane) of Chico, Ca. and Brad (Lara) of Collingwood, ON as well as Great Grandchildren Sean, Hannah of Chico, Ca. , Makena of Collingwood, ON.; Colin (Yolanda) Samspon of Calgary, AB, and Meshell (Barry) White and Family of Newfoundland
Ada's passions were her family, her friends, her home, and her beautiful summer yard which Sharon maintained for her.
Sharon and Brenda would like to thank Dr. Michalyshyn for his continued care of mom and the Canmore Hospital Staff for their compassion during this time.
By request there will be no memorial service. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to remember Ada are encouraged to make a donation, in her memory, to the Canmore Hospital or a charity of your choice.
"We will thank our God every time we remember you." - Philippians 1:3
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." - Matthew 5:4
