Samuel "Sam" Matheson

Mr. Samuel “Sam” Matheson of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Margaret Matheson, passed away at Sunny South Lodge in Coaldale on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the age of 93 years.

Sam was born to Samuel and Florence Matheson on July 29, 1931 and was the middle child in a family of five.

Sam attended LCI in Lethbridge and then spent time surveying. In 1965 Sam joined the RCAF, serving in Quebec, Ontario and Alberta. He then headed up North to work on the DEW line. On his return to Lethbridge, Sam joined AGT where he worked until retiring in 1992.

In 1967 Sam married Marg Drummond and the two of them settled in Lethbridge and raised two children, Sam and Meg, the delights of Sam’s life.

Sam was also a collector and spent many happy hours over his stamps and coins, the outdoors, curling and skiing.

Sam is survived by his daughter Megan Matheson; sister Joyce Dziedzic and many Drummond and Matheson nieces, nephews and their families. As one niece said, “Uncle Sam was a warm and gentle man, loved by all.”

Besides his loving wife Margaret, Sam was predeceased by his parents; son Samuel Matheson and three brothers Bill Matheson, Bud Matheson and Clyde Matheson.

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00pm, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, with Reverend Steve Bateman officiating.

Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Salvation Army, https://salvationarmy.ca/

Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.