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SAMPSON, Isabelle M.
Isabelle "Sandy" M. (Sands) Sampson, 89, of Newington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, (June 12, 2013) at her home. She was the beloved wife of George W. Sampson for 66 years. Born and raised in Dexter, ME, daughter of the late Carl and Julia (Clukey) Sands, she served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and graduated in the Class of 1950 from the University of Maine, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi, before moving to Newington in 1954. Sandy was a member of St. Mary Church, Newington and taught Kindergarten at St. Mary School for 22 years. She was also a member of the Newington Tennis Club and spent time volunteering at the town library. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she leaves her six children, Gail Miller and husband Dennis of Enfield, Carl Sampson and wife Melanie of Enfield, Ralph Sampson and wife Darcey of Newington, Jill Sampson of Vienna, ME, Lynn Martha and husband Jay of Cheshire, and Leigh McClain of Newington, twelve grandchildren, Eric Miller and fiancée Kara English, Chris Miller, Katherine Moreau and husband Dave, Danielle Nastri and husband Anthony, Matthew Sampson, Michael Sampson, Conal Sampson, Helena Sampson, Jennifer McCallum and husband Pete, Grace Martha, Sam Martha and Julia McClain, and three great-grandchildren, Lily, Evan and Olivia. She also leaves her brother Galen Sands and wife Mary, her two sisters, Ruth Dow and Althea Goulette, sisters-in-law Barbara Clukey and Shirley Palmer, all of Dexter, ME, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Everett, Merle and Ronnie.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, June 17, 2013, from 5-8 p.m. at Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington. Her funeral service will begin on Tuesday, at 10 a.m. at Newington Memorial, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Church, Newington. Military honors will follow at the church. She will be laid to rest in Ferndale Cemetery in Ripley, ME. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's School, c/o the Mrs. Sampson Memorial Scholarship Fund, 652 Willard Ave., Newington, CT 06111. To share a memory with her family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com.
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for Isabelle SAMPSON
Patrick Frazier
May 20, 2014
A very nice lady and positive person every time I got to see her. She will be missed.
Brian Groves
September 2, 2013
I didn't have Mrs. Sampson for a regular teacher, but she was a GREAT substitute teacher that was always a pleasant surprise to see now and again when I was a kid at Anna Reynolds School. We used to talk about us both being from Maine's North Woods :-) Thanks for the memories.
June 28, 2013
Sorry Leigh to here about your mom,I hope you and your very special family get through this the very best you can.
Jeff Ryder
Susan Ainaire Lahti
June 24, 2013
Dear Sampson family,
I know how much George and Isabelle's friendship meant to my folks, Dennis and Geneva Ainaire. You are always part of our extended family and had just been talking about you all as we looked through old photo albums. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Knowing you have wonderful memories will help to fill the hole left behind by Isabelle. Cherish all your times together- they are the glue that help us through the rough ones. With sympathy,
June 21, 2013
I was saddened to read of Isabelles passing, she was such a kind person. I remember sitting with her all night at the hospital when Sammy died. Sammy liked "Sandy" and she provided me with great comfort during that terrible night. My deepest sympathies to all the Sampson and Sands families
Laurie Houston Sproul
Martha Littlefield
June 19, 2013
While I met her only once (at one of the camps in Dexter, Maine, when I was visiting the childhood haunts of her daughter, Jill), the glowing tributes written here by former students and neighborhood children -- filled with mention of her loving presence, her smile and hugs -- speak volumes.
For each of them -- and for her husband, their children, their children's children, and on, Isabelle will hold an important and lasting place in their hearts.
June 18, 2013
Dear Sampson Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear about Mrs. Sampson's passing. We were all privileged to have her as our Kindergarten teacher and she laid the foundation for our St. Mary's education, providing a strong base for our educational and moral development. We naturally remember the "Hello Hello" song, learning facts about who discovered America or the telephone, sitting around the number carpet, and playing in the sandbox. We remember how every time an ambulance or police car drove by with their siren wailing, the class would stop its lesson and pray "Jesus, help them." We fondly remember getting hugs from Mrs. Sampson on Fridays before we left for the weekend. Mrs. Sampson was a great woman and helped shape the lives of all her students. We are forever grateful and will hold a special place in our hearts for her. Our deepest condolences.
Sincerely,
Markian, Peter, and Andrea Kolinsky
June 17, 2013
To the Sampson Family - So sorry for your loss. We are so fortunate that Matthew, Ryan and Shannon were able to have her for their kindergarten teacher. We will always have fond memories of Mrs. Sampson. The Losh Family
Ann Marie Guzzo Clang
June 17, 2013
To the entire Sampson Family - I am very sorry for your loss. I remember Mrs. Sampson very well growing up two doors down. She was always smiling when I saw her and stopped to talk to me all the time while walking thru the backyards to Mrs. Majewski's house. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Kara English
June 16, 2013
Every time I saw Grammy she was wearing a beautiful smile! I am very grateful to have known her and lucky enough to have helped give her her first great-grandchild. I love hearing stories from Eric about her keeping journals on all of her grandchildren! And so much more! She was a wonderful woman who lived an exciting family-filled life. I can't wait to tell lily all about her as she grows.
Betty-jean McAuley
June 16, 2013
Leigh, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your parents going for their walk up Cherry hill Dr every night, hand in hand. If we were outside they would stop and chat. Great neighbors. Am I the only one who remembers your Mom , the dance teacher? Oh, what fun times we had. Lots of happy memories.
June 16, 2013
To the Sampson Family, John and I send our sympathy and love to you all and hope the wonderful memories you have will help bring you peace. Linda and John Powers
Fred Casioppo
June 15, 2013
Dear Sampson Family, her smiling face in the photo brings back many fond memories of Sandy, George, Jane myself and Ursula and the fun time we had. On the tennis courts at the lake and at the New Britain Theatre as well as at other places. With tears in my eyes I send you my hearthfelth sympathy. Fred Casioppo
jimmie roback
June 15, 2013
my second mom.i allways joked with here that i was her adopted polish son. she loved chocolate,so every holiday and bithday i would allways get her something un usualy.one year it was a chocolate pizza.when ever i was feeling bad i would walk across the street say that i needed a hug and she would give one.
June 14, 2013
We all have such fond memories of Mrs. Sampson and our Kindergarten years at SMS! We will forever sing "Hello, Hello" in her honor. She was a loving presence to our children and has forever held an important place in our hearts. Love and prayers to all of you. The Mieles
June 14, 2013
Dear Gail, Carl and all the family,
I am sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady and I have many fond memories of your mother and family when we lived two houses away on Barnard St.
Ellen Stephens (Zuckerman)
ANNE MARIE CARUSO
June 14, 2013
MY SECOND MOM...HOW I WILL MISS YOU. I WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR DEBT FOR TAKING UNDER YOUR WING AND COVERING ME WITH YOUR LOVE AND COMPASSION. MAY YOU FINALLY BE AT PEACE. I LOVE YOU!!!!
June 14, 2013
To the Sampson families,we are deeply saddened for you're loss ,Mrs. Sampson played a big role in our lives,she leaves us with so many wonderful memories and photos with our girls Natasha and Stephanie,graduating from her class,she really was loved by everyone and we will never forget her,may she rest in peace,our thoughts and prayers will be with you all. love Claude,Francine,Natasha and Stephanie Bergeron
Newington Memorial Funeral Home
June 14, 2013
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
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