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Irene B. Samson
1927-2017
FARMINGTON — Irene B. Samson, 89, a resident of Farmington, formerly of Jay, passed away, March 10, 2017, at Pinewood Terrace in Farmington. She was born on June 9, 1927, in Chisholm, the daughter of Felix Gallant and Josephine (Casey) Gallant.
Irene was a graduate of St. Rose of Lima School and attended Jay schools. On June 15, 1946, she married Raymond B. Samson at St. Rose of Lima in Jay. She was a loving wife and mother, who enjoyed life and being a homemaker.
She was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church, and a member of the Daughters of Isabella. Irene served as a Eucharistic minister and sacristan. She was also a teacher of Confraternity of Christian Doctrine.
She is survived by two sons, Gary Samson of South Portland, and Maurice Samson and wife, Donna, of Virginia Beach, Va.; three daughters, Susan Israelson and husband, David, of Livermore, Nancy Coombs of Jay, and Valerie Deckard and her companion, Richard, of South Portland, her daughter-in-law, Bonnie Samson, of North Jay; 17 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Raymond B. Samson; her son, Roland Samson; son-in-law Dennis Coombs; sisters Marie Leblanc, Margaret “Maggie” Dufour, Celina Jacques, Annie Fournier and Josephine Cabral; two brothers, Pete Gallant and Isadore “Pat” Gallant.
Her family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Pinewood Terrace, who lovingly took care of Irene. They truly showed her love.
Arrangements were by Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls.
Messages of condolence may be sent to www.finleyfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pinewood Terrace Activities Fund, 136 Rosewood Drive, Farmington, Maine 04938, or Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, Maine 04240.
