Samuel Alvin Llewellyn

Llewellyn, Samuel Alvin, of Middlewood passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Born in Bridgewater, Sam was a son of Alvin and Shirley (Crouse) Llewellyn.

After graduating, Sam worked on scallop draggers out of Lunenburg for 3 years. From there he went to work with the Dept. of Transportation and Public Works. He started his work, out in the field and gradually moved into the Field Offices in Bridgewater Foley Lane Office and then moved to the Liverpool Office. Sam retired from D.O.T. October 2004 after 32 years of service.

Sam joined the Italy Cross, Middlewood and District Fire Dept. in September 1980. He was a dedicated active Fire Fighter for almost 47 years, up until February 2026 when he developed health problems. He was community minded and helped anyone who was lucky enough to cross his path.

Sam had a great faith in God and reading his Bible and attending church services was a priority. He helped with church fund-raisers, maintenance and did church services when the ministers were on vacation and study leave. Sam held several offices in Danesville and Middlewood United Churches. Sam was an amazing person of God, greatly loved by his family and friends. He will be sadly missed and remembered always.

Sam appreciated his family and was grateful for all the time he had with them. Most of his time was spent working to provide for them, helping with family projects and enjoying family gatherings and outings.

Sam is survived by his wife, Irene (Whynot); daughters, Nancy Llewellyn-Rafuse (Phillip), Amy Llewellyn (Danny); grandsons, Little Danny Croft, Brandon Rafuse, Tyler Rafuse and granddaughter, Lorena Croft. Also survived by his 3 brothers, David (Valerie), Mike (Beverley) and Ivan (Jessie); 4 sisters, Lorna Garber (Calvin), Lorraine Llewellyn, Anna Weagle (Wayne) and Rosanne Llewellyn (Danny).

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his older sister, Mary Corkum (Gordon) and younger brother, Robert Llewellyn (Jennifer).

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS where visitation will be held Monday, June 1, 2026 from     7:00 – 9:00 pm. The service will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Danesville United Church. Family flowers only, memorial donations may be made to the Danesville United Church, Middlewood United Church or charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com .

The family wish to thank all the family and friends who stopped by to visit with Sam and family, the people who brought food and flowers, We also want to thank the Palliative Care Team for their thorough and compassionate care, the V.O.N. for their compassionate care and medical assistance and the Italy Cross, Middlewood and District Fire Dept. for their help.

Thank-you to Chandlers’ Funeral Home for their service and thank-you to Reverend Vivian Moores for her compassionate care and for officiating Sam’s service.