Obituary of Samantha THOMPSON

SAMANTHA THOMPSON It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that the family and friends of Samantha Madison Thompson announce her sudden passing on November 3, 2008 at the age of nine years old. Samantha was born on December 1st, 1998 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Samantha leaves to mourn her parents Danielle and Randy, grandparents Patricia Goodby (Ron Coulombe), Bernice Moskal-Frick and Melvin Anderson, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends. Samantha was predeceased by Lottie and George Whittington, Sam Rodko, Phyllis Rodko, Bernard Mason and Vera Anderson. Samantha attended third grade at Polson School where she made many close friendships and brought much joy to all the lives she touched there. Throughout Samantha's precious life she enjoyed horseback riding, gym, long walks, sports, being with people and being outdoors. She especially loved being out at the lake this past summer. People who knew Samantha knew that helium balloons were her favourite as they brought her big smiles with lots of laughter! Samantha had many people in her short life who have given her love, dedication, support and encouragement. Our thanks are given to: NICU at Children's Hospital, SMD, Children's Special Services Rehab Centre for Children, Transportation (River East School Division), and Manitoba Wheelchair Services. Special thanks to Dr. Michele Feierstein, Betty Letwin, Max Graham, Craig Houston and Dennis McQuade (Shriner's Khartum), Dr. Guidera and Shirley Komoto (Shriner's Hospital in Minneapolis), Jan Wege (Mount Carmel Day Hospital), Linda Takacs (Angus McKay Nursery School), Donna Topham and the staff at Polson School. Thank you to the Winnipeg Ambulance Services, Dr's and staff at PICU at Children's Hospital for their care and compassion in this difficult time. The pallbearers will be Randy Anderson, Warren Goulet, Ernie Smith, and Lawrence Burt. Honorary Pallbearers will be Craig Houston and Dennis McQuade. A celebration of Samantha's life will be held on Friday, November 7, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel with Reverend Mary Best officiating. Interment will follow in Waverley Memorial Gardens. Prayers will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2008 between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 at Cropo Funeral Chapel. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the NICU at Children's Hospital. "Gentle Guardians from our Birth" May angels watch over you, Guard and protect you. May you only know happiness In the joy of friends. In a heart that sings, May you always hear the sound Of angel wings. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044