Sam DEMPSTER

DEMPSTER, Sam (Life Member of CPGA and Honorary Life Member of Rivermead Golf Club) Peacefully at the Hospice of Maycourt, Ottawa, ON, on Friday, March 20, 2009 in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Gillen). Dearest father of Eleanor (Bill Van Noort), cherished grandfather of Bruce (all of Kanata). Predeceased by brothers David and Robert. Sam retired after 31 years as Head Professional at Rivermead Golf Club. Friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue, at Richmond Road, Ottawa, on Tuesday, March 24th from 7 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, March 25th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 1 o'clock with interment to follow in the spring at Bellevue Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff at Stonehaven Manor, Kanata and the staff of Hospice of Maycourt. Contributions in Sam's memory may be made to the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation, the Hospice of Maycourt, or St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 3/23/2009- 3/24/200