Phyllis Ina (Connell) Sampson

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Phyllis Sampson at Poseidon Long-Term Care Home on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Phyllis leaves behind many friends and family members, namely her children; Darren Sampson, Sherri-Wynne Sampson, Duane (Ingrid) Sampson and her three grandchildren; Olivia, Yusenia and Anjelina Sampson.

Phyllis is survived by her brothers; Winston and Lloyd Connell, and her sisters; Daphne Ferguson (nee Connell) and Patricia (Patsy) Connell. Phyllis was predeceased by her husband John Gerard (Gerry) Sampson, brothers; Fitzroy (Roy) and Harold Connell, sisters; Lorna, Elsa, Jean (Baba) and Thora (Joyce) Connell, and parents James Fitzherbert Connell and Thelma Muriel Connell (nee Howard).

Phyllis was born in Trinidad where she helped raise many of her younger siblings and began her teaching career. She migrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1961 where she continued her Teacher’s education, and had a successful career for over 20 years at Red River Community College, teaching Math, English and English as a second language.

Phyllis’s passion for the Lord gave her strength to endure any and everything in life. This strength was also seen in the constant love, support and guidance she provided to her family and friends. She also had a passion for shopping, talking on the phone for hours on end, and was known to fall sleep anywhere and at any time. Phyllis, you will be truly missed.

Please join us as we come together to honor and celebrate the life of Phyllis on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 175 Colony Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1W2. A private interment will be held at a different time.