Anne Samson
Anne Adèle Samson | |
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| Born | February 27, 1891 River Bourgeois, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | November 29, 2004 (aged 113 years, 276 days) Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Known for | Oldest nun Oldest person living in Canada from March 19, 2002, until her death |
Sister Anne Adèle Samson (February 27, 1891 – November 29, 2004) was a Canadian supercentenarian who was at the time of her death, aged 113 years 276 days, the oldest living resident of Canada and one of oldest people ever in Canada. She holds the Guinness World Record for the oldest nun, surpassing the 112 years and 65 days mark set by Augustine Teissier (Sister Julia) of France.[1] She became the oldest living person in Canada from the death of Evangeline Saulnier on March 19, 2002, until her own death 2 years and 8 months later.
Early life
Samson was born on February 27, 1891 in River Bourgeois, Nova Scotia, the daughter of Thomas and Philomène (Bourque) Samson.[2] She entered the convent and took her vows in 1917.[3]
Death
She died on November 29, 2004 at the Maison Provinciale des Filles de Jésus care home in Moncton, New Brunswick.[1] Upon her death, fellow 113-year-old Julie Winnefred Bertrand took her place as the oldest living Canadian.[3]
References
- ^ a b Oldest nun Guinness World Records
- ^ Anne SAMSON Necrologie.GenealogieQuebec.com
- ^ a b Canada's oldest person dies Globe and Mail
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