It is with sadness in my heart that I announce the passing of Sam Turtle, my husband and the love of my life. Sam passed away peacefully on March 21, 2021 at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre following a brief illness. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on December 22, 1953, he was the only son of Sam Turtle and Harriet (Burrows). Sam was 67 years of age when he passed.
Sam will be lovingly remembered by his wife and life companion of 25 years, Mary Stearns (nee Roberts), his sister Joan Turtle, his two step kids and their spouses, Shawn Stearns and his wife Heidi (nee Clark) and Pauline Canonico (nee Stearns) and her husband Fernando and their five beautiful children, Nolan and Abby Stearns and Anthony, Sophia and Rocco Canonico. Sam will fondly be remembered by his two nephews Sam and Stephen Monardo, his sister-in-law Joanne Moore and her husband Gary and sister-in-law Linda Anderson and her husband Don along with several nieces and nephews.
Sam loved his friends and family and was instrumental in organizing many a fishing trip, golf tournament and/or backyard BBQ for the sole purpose of bringing everyone together. He loved to hold court in his garage where everyone was welcome to express passionate views and their comical observations. His witty sardonic, realistic opinions, jokes and generosity will be deeply missed by all of his friends.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.peacefultransition.ca
Peaceful Transition Simcoe
Dawn Harper
Posted on: Thursday, April 1, 2021Dear Mary and family I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Dealing with loss is never easy may Sam’s memories comfort you and your family in your time of need. God Bless
Michele Harris
Posted on: Thursday, April 1, 2021Mary,
sending heartfelt condolences to you. May the kindness and love of family and friends comfort you during this time.
Love you,
Michele Harris ❤
Valerie Orviss
Posted on: Friday, April 2, 2021Dear Mary, Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. My husband, John, the love of my life, died in November so I know what you are going through. Please contact me if I can be of support through this difficult time. Time will take away some of the sorrow and your loving memories will help comfort you. Sincerely, Valerie
Ellen Lee McCulloch
Posted on: Saturday, April 3, 2021I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Bless you all.
Mei Leung
Posted on: Saturday, April 3, 2021Mary,
I am so sorry for your loss>
With a lot of hugs,
Mei
Gene Cuglietta
Posted on: Tuesday, April 6, 2021Mary…I am so sorry to hear this …Sam was such a great friend of mine…with so many many memories and times spent together at various places. My deepest condolences to you…
Sam’s memory will remain with me for a very long time.
Julie and David Millington
Posted on: Saturday, April 10, 2021Dear Mary,
We were so sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. Quite a shock. The kids remember him being one of the safe places on way home from school. We all send our love and support to you and family.May the joyful memories get you through the coming days. Take care and much love the Millington’s