Sam Saumure

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces his passing on Thu. Aug. 14, 2025 at Anson General Hospital, his home for the past 3 years.   Sam was 77 years old.

He is survived by his daughter, Erin.  Granddaughters:   Stephanie & Marc Kotowich of AB, Kelsey Blouin & Jayme Blouin of Cochrane.  One great-grandson, Kacey McGauley of Cochrane.  Sam also leaves behind Carole, who for 23 years, would refer to her as his “sweetheart”, “sister” Christine Lambert (Gaby), nephews & niece: Guy, Chuck, and Julie Pépin and many cousins from Gatineau, Maniwaki & Messines, QC.

Sam was born and raised in Iroquois Falls and was part of the “Calvert Street Gang”.

Sam was a kind and generous man.  He spent a lot of time curling, hunting and fishing in his younger & healthier years.

He was a retired electrician who worked at Abitibi for 32+ years.

After his brother passed away in 2015 Sam wanted to continue Maurice’s work of recycling.   He approached Access Transit with an idea of collecting cans & bottles to help the organization financially.   The Depot is thriving & has become a huge asset to Access Transit.

His suffering is over... the last 6 years were rough ones..  He was such a fighter.

Sam is now reunited with his parents:  Véronique Pépin-Saumure and Léon Saumur (no “e”... long story), & his brother, Maurice Pépin

Not many people knew that Sam’s given name was Clément Jean Saumure.   At a young age one of his Dad’s co-workers started calling him Sam and it stuck...   Coincidentally, in Messines QC, where Sam’s Dad is buried, 2 of the lakes there are:  Lac Clément & Lac Saumure.

In keeping with his wishes, Sam has been cremated and his ashes will be buried beside his mom at graveside service @ Goldland Cemetery in Kelso.

As per Sam & Carole’s wishes, please do not post this obituary on Facebook.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted by

Irvine & Irvine Funeral Home

For Information: 705-232-4006

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