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Alfred Samways Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alfred G. and Elizabeth (Boyd) Samways. Alfred was a design engineer for Brown & Sharpe before retiring in 1982, and was a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy Seabees during WWII.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Peter Samways and wife Maureen of Portsmouth; daughters, Marcia Trahan and husband Ronald of Medfield, MA and Deborah Blake and husband Steven of Hopkinton; and also seven grandchildren. He was the brother of the late George and William Samways, and Margaret Cruze.
His funeral will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Newman Congregational Church Scholarship Fund in memory of Kayleigh Raposa, 100 Newman Avenue, PO Box 4764, Rumford, RI 02916.
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Gerry Wolcott
November 2, 2008
Peter, Lois and I send our sincere condolences to you and Maureen and your Mother on the loss of your Dad.
Gerry aand Lois Wolcott
Doris Giamo
October 30, 2008
Dear Pete, My deepest sympathy and prayers to you, and your family, on the loss of your loved one. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely, Doris Giamo
(Shell Alumni)
Barbara Raffile
October 30, 2008
Mrs. Samways, Peter,Maureen and your family,
George and I extend to you our sympathy on the loss of your Dad. I am sure he is resting in peace.Love, Barbara
"Parky" Parkman
October 30, 2008
Pete - I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Nigel Musgrave
October 29, 2008
Our thoughts are with at this most difficult time.
Kathleen Sweet
October 29, 2008
Peter, Maureen and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. May memories of the good times bring you solace at this time.
Kathie (Larrabee) Iantosca
October 28, 2008
I've been trying to write how much your family has meant to me over the years, but it's not something I can put into words. Deb, so many of my memories growing up include you. Your parents always meant a lot to me. Your mother was so sweet and kind and your father always seemed larger than life. Every kid should have the experience of growing up the way we did. I remember Stephen following your father all around the yard on Saturdays; so much so, I'm sure he wanted to barricade himself in the house to get away from him. I remember our fathers standing at the fence having beers. I remember your father working around outside singing Waltzing Matilda. I'll always remember him with his big smile and great laugh! Mrs. Samways, Pete, Marcia and Deb I'll be thinking of you and of course, I'll be thinking of that wonderful guy who we'll all surely miss.
George Raffile
October 28, 2008
All our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank Kidd
October 28, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Ingrid Thamhain
October 28, 2008
Peter and Maureen,
our condolences on the loss of your father. May you always remember the good times and may the fond memories help you in healing this void.
Ingrid and Hans Thamhain (Shell connection)
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