Nancy A. Sampson

Nancy Adam Sampson, 78 'Nanne' (1931 - 2009) SCARBOROUGH -- Nancy A. Sampson, 78, of Quechee, Vt., passed peacefully on Oct. 28, 2009, surrounded by her loving family following a short courageous battle with cancer. Born March 2, 1931, on a farm at the foot of Mt. Ascutney in Vermont. She was raised on a farm with three generations. After moving to East Greenwich, R.I., she completed high school earning letters for cheerleading, basketball and gymnastics. Nancy then went on to become an RN at Mary Hitchcock Nursing School in Hanover, N.H. On Oct. 25, 1952, she married a Dartmouth College graduate, Richard Charles Sampson. As a compassionate, dedicated nurse, she had a 50 plus year career. She worked at hospitals located in Rhode Island, California, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Saudi Arabia, and in New Hampshire. While at the Maine Medical Center she worked closely with the Chief of Surgery as the head nurse and supervisor in the opening of the Ambulatory Surgical Unit (ASU). Following her retirement, she pursued her Reiki Mastership (France, April 1997), her Bachelor of Science Degree (2001), and her Master's Degree from Springfield College (2009). Nanne devoted her life to the care of others. She had a sparkle in her eyes and a never-ending vitality. Nanne was passionate about her bluebirds, the sunrises and sunsets that could be viewed from her cottage in the mountains, family Thanksgiving gatherings at Weathertop and her 'Seven Grands.' She was an avid reader, with an insatiable appetite for knowledge. Nanne was deeply spiritual and lived by her mantra that if you have your health and happiness you are truly blessed. Nanne's daily message was to 'think happy thoughts, make a wish and celebrate the day!' Her husband, Richard C. Sampson, 1988, predeceased her. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Andreozzi of Bethel, her son, Nicholas Sampson and daughter-in-law Gay Sampson of Yarmouth; and her 'Seven Grands' (her golden nuggets), Jessica Brewer and her husband Ian, Sarah Andreozzi, Rocky Andreozzi, Samantha Andreozzi, Nicholas Sampson, Tucker Sampson and Adam Sampson. A celebration of a wonderful and very blessed life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at 5 p.m. at the Cousins Island Chapel, 414 Cousins St., Yarmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to: The Gosnell Memorial Hospice House 11 Honeywell Rd. Scarborough, Maine 04074 or Safe Passage 81 Bridge St. Yarmouth, Maine 04096 Nancy A. Sampson