WILSON, Samuel - Sam passed away peacefully at the Bridgepoint palliative care centre on October 5 from complications arising from bladder cancer.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 67 years, Betty; his sons Bryan (Stephanie) and Gary (Nancy); his grandchildren Mark, Sean, Katie, Jamie and Patrick, and his great-grandchildren Asher and Brady.
Sam was born in 1932 in Comber, N. Ireland where he met the love of his life, Betty.
While his soccer skills would have allowed him to stay and play professionally, he immigrated to Toronto in 1953, with less than $20 in his pocket, in search of greater opportunity.
Betty joined him a few months later and they were married that year.
The family would like to thank the medical teams at Sunnybrook, the Toronto LHIN and Bridgepoint for their care during such a difficult time.
In keeping with his wishes there will be a private memorial service.
In lieu of flowers we would kindly ask that you support The Canadian Cancer Society.
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