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Samantha Sawan Obituary

Scituate Samantha A. Sawan, died June 21, 2008 after a valiant and heroic struggle at age 20. Samantha was a graduate of Scituate High School Class of 2006 completing grades 10-12 in 1 year with honors, and member of the National Honor Society. She was also attending Fairfield University. Loving daughter of Janet Morrissey Sawan of Scituate and Michael J. Sawan of Quincy. Granddaughter of William S. and Mary J. "Grammie" Zimbone of Dorchester, and the late Dennis Morrissey, Alfred L. Sawan, and Mary Sullivan Smith. Niece of Dean Morrissey, and his wife Shan of Scituate, the late Gary Morrissey, his wife Christine of Braintree. Bryan Morrissey and his wife Joanne of Hingham, Alfred L. Sawan, Jr. of ME and Catherine Sullivan Smith of FL. Cousin of Gary, David, Amanda, Patrick, Terence, Ian, Kelly, and the late Kate Morrissey. Also survived by many loving friends. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St. (across from St. Anthonys Church), Cohasset. Funeral Service will be on Wednesday June 25 in the First Baptist Church, 660 Country Way in Scituate at 11 a.m. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 220 N. Main St., Suite 104, Natick, MA 01760, and also the New England Organ Bank to become an organ donor www.neob.org . To sign the quest book visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com. McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Homes Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell 781-383-0200

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24, 2008.

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Brittani D'Andrea

June 30, 2008

Samantha,
I remember back in Spanish with you. We talked alot, I remembered when you told me you were leaving, I was so upset. But now I know your always there with us! Much love!

Greisy Sanchez

June 29, 2008

I am saddened terribly by Sam's lost. May God bless your family always.

Sarah Stempien

June 26, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Katie Stern

June 26, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Leigh Blickley

June 26, 2008

Sam lived down the hall from me during freshman year and she was always friendly and kind. This is such a terrible loss. Rest in peace<3 you will always have a place in my heart.

Jessica Lavine

June 26, 2008

I was lucky enough to have met Sam freshman year at Fairfield in Dolan Hall. As soon as we met, I knew we would get along great. She was always smiling, and was a very fun person to be around. It was sad that she was not around at school this year, and it will be eternally sad that she is no longer with us. I will keep Sam and her family in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for touching so many lives Sam, you will be greatly missed.

Lauren Buckley

June 26, 2008

Though, I was not a close friend of Sam's, I do remember her short time at Fairfield University. She lived down the hall from me Freshman year, and was always so sweet and friendly to anyone she passed or talked to. I am so sorry for your loss, and I know that she will always have a place in my heart.

Marissa Godfrey

June 26, 2008

It's a terrible tragedy to loose a loved one so young. My thoughts and prayers are with the Sawan family. May Samantha live on through everyone who knew her.

Whitney Bernabei

June 26, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. With my deepest sympathy my thoughts and prayers are with your family through this difficult time.

Erin Shea

June 26, 2008

Samantha,

Although I did not know you very well, I will never forget your wonderful smile and positive outlook on life. You will be very deeply miss by the entire Fairfield community. You are in our thoughts and prayers always.

-Erin Shea

Abby Ecker

June 26, 2008

Sam was one of my very first friends at Fairfield... I lived down the hall from her in Dolan, and being placed in a single I was nervous about how to make friends. Sam immediately reached out to me and we were very close during her semester with us. Although I was out of her way, she drove me home from Fairfield in what ended up being a very long ride... but we had so much fun and I have so many fond memories laughing with Sam. She truly was a shining star... We have all lost an amazing person this past week. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Spencer Thibodeau

June 26, 2008

Though I did not personally know Sam, she will be missed by our community. I wanted to say that my thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. God Bless.

D. O'Neill

June 26, 2008

As a member of Fairfield's Class of 2010, I want to send my deepest condolences to the Sawan family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless.

Diane Holmes

June 26, 2008

I am truly sorry for your loss. You are in all of our thoughts and prayers.

Jenn Lawlor

June 26, 2008

I'm extremely sorry for your loss. The class of 2010 will miss her.

Daniella

June 26, 2008

As one of Samantha's classmates at Farifield, I want to say I am so very sorry for your loss and your family is in my prayers

Christopher Fonseca

June 26, 2008

I am a member of Fairfield's class of 2010 and I want you to know that I am extremely sorry for the loss of your daughter. I will keep your family in my prayers. God Bless.

Kristen Buckley

June 26, 2008

As a member of Fairfield's class of 2010 I did not personally know Samantha, but I know how difficult this is for everyone. Continue to celebrate her life and my thoughts and prayers will go out to all of her family and friends . God Bless

Barbie Thistle

June 26, 2008

I am so very sorry to hear of your families loss. Sam was my next door neighbor in Dolan our freshmen year and we had many fun times together. Hear constant smile and laughter was uplifting as well as contagious. I will never forget the fun times that we had the night of the big concert our freshmen year. Sam will be very missed by our entire Dolan crew. Her and your families will be in my prayers.

Jacqueline Stanley

June 26, 2008

I'm very sorry for your loss. Samantha and her family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Stephanie Stadig

June 25, 2008

I lived with Sam in Dolan during our freshman year and came to know her for her kind words and fun spirit. We spent much time waiting for the stag bus and swapping tales about classes and our freshman experiences. I still remember her and Sam's extremely pink room complete with a pink rug and desk chair. I am deeply sorry for your loss, it is never easy to lose someone who touched the world in such a positive way like your daughter Sam did. I will always keep her in my thoughts and remember her warm and kind heart. She was a fighter and made a difference in the lives of those she encountered. You should be eternally proud of your shining star.

Rachel Feyre

June 25, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss. I am also a member of the class of 2010 of Fairfield University and your family will be in my prayers. God bless.

Lauren Neller

June 25, 2008

I am deeply saddened and extremely sorry to hear about the loss of a fellow member of the class of 2010. My thoughts and Prayers go out to all of Samantha's family members and friends at this difficult time.

Vivian Carballo

June 25, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless your family during this time as I will be praying to all the angels and saints for the peaceful repose of your beautiful Samantha and for the comfort of your family.

Dara Van

June 25, 2008

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I didn't know Samantha, but I am a nursing student at Fairfield University who has been involved in CF awareness and fundraising for the past 9 years, so this news really touched me. My thoughts are with Samantha's family and friends.

Lany & Rich Burrows

June 25, 2008

Mike & Janet,
We just heard late last night about Samantha passing, wish we had known sooner to be with you at the services. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time. You are blessed to have an angel watching over your family. May Samantha rest in peace.

Donna Zeigler

June 25, 2008

Mike and Janet,
I am so sorry about the loss of your beautiful angel Samantha. I will keep you in my prayers and I shall remember Samantha always.

Tom Quinn

June 25, 2008

Janet and Mike,

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

June 24, 2008

Mike and family: We are so sorry for you loss.
Ann and Billy

Renee Estella

June 24, 2008

Janet and family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful daughter. You did an awesome job taking care of her. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Renee from Blue Cross

Merrilee Wiley

June 24, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Pediatric Pulmonary, CF, Allergy & ID
MGH Boston

June 23, 2008

Dear Janet and Mike,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sammy was loved by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Noreen and Bill Sullivan
Leslie's parents

Annmarie Manning

June 23, 2008

Janet,Bryan and the Morrissey Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Sam put up such a fight and was lucky to have you all for support. She will live on in the great memories we all have. All our love, Annmarie (Magnussen)Manning and family

Patricia Swanson

June 23, 2008

Dear Janet,
We send our love and sorrow for such a loss. She fought for so long and now she is free.
Sincerely,
Patty and Swanny

Jean Leone

June 23, 2008

Janet and Mike,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jean Leone and Family

caitlin moore

June 23, 2008

im so sorry for your loss if theres any thing i can do foryour family let me know im here for you love you guys!! xoxo

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