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Samatha Sawan Obituary

Of Scituate June 21, 2008 after a valiant and heroic struggle at age 20. Loving daughter of Janet Morrissey Sawan of Scituate and Michael J. Sawan of Quincy. Granddaughter of William S. and Mary J. (Grannie) Zimbone of Dorchester, and the late Dennis Morrissey, Alfred L. Sawan, & Mary Sullivan Smith. Niece of Dean Morrissey, & his wife Shan of Scituate, the late Gary Morrissey, his wife Christine of Braintree. Bryan Morrissey & 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. 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. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 pm 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 am. 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 Boston Globe from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24, 2008.

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Scituate High Graduation 2006

July 13, 2009

June 15, 2009

The life of Samantha is an amazing, motivating, moving, loving memory. I was honored to be her mother and help her in her courageous fight against Cystic Fibrosis.

I have come to this site often to read the words of love of family and friends, and have have been comforted. This GuestBook will remain open and online for all of us who want to share. Please leave a note, add a photo, or read some of the beautiful words. I miss Samantha terribly, however I am grateful. Janet
Samantha, I love you. Mom XOXOXO

Junior Prom (5 month post l t) LOVE

March 15, 2009

Baptism "an angel among us"

March 15, 2009

Floating at Sleepy Hollow - PEACE + BLISS

March 15, 2009

BARBARA

September 8, 2008

JANET ONLY MET YOU ONCE
AT CAPTAIN FISHBONES AND YOU TOLD BEAUTIFUL STORIES ABOUT SAMATHA SORRY TO HEAR
ABOUT SAMATHA! GOD BLESS
BARBARA M

Tricia Zimbone-Ashe

July 30, 2008

Dear Janet, and Family,

I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your precious and beautiful daughter Samantha.I just found out from my son Christian yesterday. I remember Samantha as a child with the most beautiful spirit surrounding her ANGELIC face. May God bless you and your family during this time. Tricia

18th Birthday

July 29, 2008

Cousins

July 29, 2008

Sailing in Barbados

July 29, 2008

Holidays

July 29, 2008

Friends + school days

July 29, 2008

Wasyl Matveychuk

June 27, 2008

Janet, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Thomas Stewart

June 26, 2008

Dear Janet and Family,

I had the privilege and pleasure of working with you many years ago. During that time I came to admire your strenght, devotion and love for Samatha. I truly was inspired by both of you.

Please know that Samatha, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

marguerite ansaldi

June 25, 2008

Janet,

My heart goes out to you at this time. You always put Samantha's needs first and should be proud of the young woman you brought up.

john mcgrath

June 24, 2008

The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that perhaps they are not stars, but rather small openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.

Diane Perry

June 24, 2008

Janet,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you.

Jaye Ellen Lewis

June 24, 2008

Janet,
My thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.

Sean Acevedo

June 24, 2008

I pray for Samantha and her family each day. She was a great person who demonstrated courage and strength. Over the few months I had the pleasure of getting to know her at Fairfield, I was impressed by her smile and her care. I pray for God's blessings on all those who were close to Samantha.

Joanne and Rony Miller

June 24, 2008

Janet,We were so sorry to here about your daughters passing we hope that the knowledge that she is in a better place comforts you somewhat.please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you,Rony and Joanne

Hank Dorkin

June 24, 2008

Dear Mike and Janet - Over the long years that we all helped care for Samantha, it was clear that she had tremendous support from home. Parents, grandparents, other relatives and friends - everyone was there for her. Everytime I went to see her one of you was at her side. It was obvious to me, and clear to everyone around, that Samantha was never alone in this fight. I know that this was an important source of strength for her and helped her get through some very rough moments. No child felt more loved. No parents could have done more. Thank you for allowing us to help care for her. I am sorry we could not do more, and mourn her passing with you. I assure you however that all of us on Samantha's team will not stop until this disease is beaten.

Gregory Martin, RN

June 24, 2008

Janet,Mike, and Family

My Prayers are with you during this hard time. I am deeply honored that I was able to care for someone who was so strong, kind, passionate, smart, funny, and simply just amazing. Sam will forever be in my heart and on my mind. Sam touched the lives of everyone she has met and her spirit will live on through all that she has taught us.

"And what is to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?"
~Kahlil Gibran~

<3

Our heart and Prayers are with you all, Dawn ,Arthur ,Malorie & Phillip Vercollone

June 23, 2008

Dear Janet , Mike and Loving family ,

Samatha , an amazing spirit , truly an angel that walk amoung us all.

I Am With You Always

As you hold me close in memory,
Even though we are apart,
My spirit will live on,
There within your heart...

I am with you always.

When you lean on trusted friends
And their caring hugs enfold you,
Within their loving arms,
I'll be there to hold you...

I am with you always.

And beyond the far horizon
When we'll finally be together
Where love will be eternal,
And life will last forever...

I am with you always.

2001

June 23, 2008

2001

June 23, 2008

Cynthia Velazquez

June 23, 2008

Dear Mike, Janet, Grannie and family,

Princess Sammie forever touched my heart and will be missed, but I have reminders of her everywhere from my pink Nintendo DS where we chatted, to movies and shows we watched. My deepest sympathy to you, it was an honor being in yours' and Sam's presence! *big hug*

Kathy Curran

June 23, 2008

My prayers are with you and your family. I felt as if I knew Samantha through my daughter Emily Curran and I am so very saddened by your loss. What a beautiful young woman with so much courage.

Emily Petrow

June 23, 2008

Sam was one of the first people I met at Fairfield University. She was a kind, caring indavidual who was always happy just to see you. I am truly blessed to have know Samantha and I will miss her dearly. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time.

Emily Curran

June 23, 2008

Mike, Janet, and Family,

Sam was the strongest person I have ever met. She will always be in my heart.

Love Always,

Tanya Johnson

June 23, 2008

Mike and Janet,
I will always remember Sam's smile and amazing spirit. Taking care of her was such a pleasure. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Pam Cherry

June 23, 2008

Mike and Janet
It was an honor to have cared for Sam. She was an amazing girl.

Marion Donovan

June 23, 2008

Dear Janet, Mike and Family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Samantha. We will be forever be grateful for the memories we shared with Sam; shopping for prom dresses; the excitement of junior prom;Caitlin, Matt and Sam hanging out and laughs on the beach of Sanibel.
Samantha's strength and courage will always be an inspiration to our family.
We are all going to miss her so much.
Love,
Marion, Jerry, Caitlin, Erica and Brad Donovan

Jennifer Sheehan

June 23, 2008

While I do not know your family personally I learned about Samatha thru my friend Audrey and I am terribly sorry for your loss. I wish you peace. My best, Jennifer

Matthew Daly

June 23, 2008

I am so very sad for your loss. I didnt know Samantha well but I know what a wonderful friend she was to my little cousin Caitlin and how sorely she will be missed.

Bob & Patty Lesenechal

June 23, 2008

Mike,
We are so sorry for your lose. We know how much Samantha meant to you. You and your family are in our prayers.

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