Celebrating Mary Sampson

Welcome to our ever-growing commemorative website for the world's best mom and grandma.

Our Matriarch

Mom was a homemaker, teaching her 7 children and 4 (of her 5) grandchildren that “love”, “safe” and “home” mean the same thing. She was our guide as we learned about the world around us and she was the authority who set our boundaries and instilled our moral compass.

Written by:
Mireille Sampson

Pregnant Nuns and Garden Stakes

Our Halloween costumes got the job done and we were able to fit our snowsuits underneath…because NL.

First Teacher, First Lesson

Mary was forever taking care of others, she wasn’t used to anyone actually taking care of her.

Fashionista

Mom was the prettiest girl in all the bay and, unsurprisingly, she was pretty fashionable too.

Summer Girl

At 22 years old, Mary packed up a tent and her 8 month old baby girl and decided it would be fun to live in the woods.

At Rest In Barachois

Mary had said that when she died she wanted a party, an Irish wake. Quite by accident, mom got exactly what she wanted.

2 Short Of A Baseball Team

Mom would wear her Bluejays' sweatsuit and she was glued to the television, there was no talking. Baseball was sacred.

Renewing A Sense Of Wonder

Spring is a time of renewal and wonder in nature, some of which is wondering why the hell it snows in April.

A Day Worth Celebrating

Mom always let people know their birthday was worth celebrating, that their very existence was, in fact, a big deal.

Snow Days

February is the shortest month, but it feels like the longest. Mary had a cure for that.

Mary's Home Economics

The antidote to ringing in the new year with a wicked hangover and big credit card biill.

Mary Christmas

The smell of Christmas was a real tree and sugar cookies being baked…while Nana Mouskouri Christmas songs played.

Mom at 11 years old

Daisies were mom's favourite flower. They symbolize hope, renewal and viewing the world as with the wonder of a child. Subscribe to this website to see new photos and read new stories about mom.

Young girl holds a cat in an old black and white photo.

Mom's Favourite Pics

These were mom's favourite of all her photos - and she had a ton of photos. Mom and all her grandchildren. We may be biased, but we firmly believe she was the Best Nanny Ever. I'm sure the Guinness World Records people will agree.

These were the pics she brought with her to Corner Brook the day she was diagnosed, the day she was first admitted into the hospital, and we kept them close everywhere she was moved around.