After learning the tragic news of Sam Thomas DuBois’s passing, our community has been engulfed in a sense of grief and shock. This news has placed a shadow over our town. Sam, who was known to a great number of people, made an indelible mark on those who interacted with him.
During this time of coming to terms with this sudden loss, we want his family to know that our thoughts and prayers are with them. In particular, we are thinking about Tom DuBois and Anita Farmer DuBois as they go through this challenging period.
During the time that Sam and my son spent skateboarding together for many hours, I had the honour of getting to know Sam when he was a child. His presence was always present in our house, since he frequently discovered solace and companionship in the company of others who lived here.
Sam’s kindness and respect were always evident, and as a result, he became a treasured presence in our lives. It brings a nice and fuzzy feeling to think back on the moments when he brought happiness and laughter into our home, when he was full of the youthful vitality that he possessed.
It would be impossible to forget the innumerable times in which Sam exhibited consideration and kindness. The level of respect that he continuously demonstrated, whether it was a straightforward “thank you” or a sincere grin, won him the affection of everyone who was in his immediate vicinity.
His courteous demeanour extended beyond the confines of our home, and every contact he made in public was accompanied by an embrace that was both warm and affectionate. Those embraces became a representation of Sam’s generous personality, and they left an everlasting impact on the memory of those who had the good fortune to receive them.
