NYSTROM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-07 published
BALAZ,
Tamara "
Tammy"
May (née
SAMUEL)
Tammy passed away peacefully Saturday January 5th 2008 with her
family by her side after a long, heroic battle with cancer.
She was the beloved wife and best friend of Richard M. (Rick)
BALAZ.
Best
Mom in the world to Lisa and Michael who love her
soooo much. Truly adored daughter of the late Ernest L. and Elizabeth
SAMUEL of Oakville, Ontario.
Tammy is deeply loved and cherished by her sister Kim
SAMUEL-
JOHNSON
and her daughter Caitlin, her brother Mark
SAMUEL and his children
Emma and Griffin.
Fondly remembered by her father-in-law and mother-in-law Michael
and Magdalene
BALAZ.
Sister-in-law
Mary
NYSTROM her husband Paul
and their children Christy, Theresa and Erik. Her brother-in-law
Joseph BALAZ, his wife
Sue and their children Nicholas and Hailey.
Tammy was an accomplished equestrian champion and upon the passing
of her father she took over the leadership of Sam-Son Farm, one
of North America's leading Thoroughbred breeding and racing operations.
Tammy was a director of Woodbine Entertainment Group, The Jockey
Club of Canada, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
and the Jockey Club of New York.
Tammy was also a director of her family's business, Samuel son and
Co., Limited.
Tammy's main goal in life and her greatest achievement was to
make everyone around her happy. She always put the needs of others
before her own.
Visitation will take place at Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel, 3164 9th Line,
Oakvillefrom 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Tues Jan 8. All are welcome.
There will be a private family funeral.
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