Joseph W. Samson

SAMSON, Joseph W. Age 49, of Tewksbury, formerly of Burlington, passed away Aug. 30. Beloved husband of Diane (Rezendes). Son of Robert E. Samson and his wife Charlotte of Sagamore Beach and the late Barbara J. (McKay) (Samson) Dogherty. Father of Joseph W., Jr. and Nicaela Samson both of Tewksbury. Brother of David M. Samson and his wife Serret of Barnstable, Debra J. Walker and her husband James of Burlington, Gail T. Matthews-McDonald and her husband Stephen of Rockport and the late Robert J. Samson. Step-Brother of Eugene D. Duffy and his wife Janet of Salem, NH and Donna E. Hamel of FL. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Calling hours will be Tuesday, Sept. 6, from 4-8 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., TEWKSBURY. His funeral will be held Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 9 a.m., from the funeral home, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 a.m., at St. Williams Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury. Interment at Tewksbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Bullfinch Place, # 201, Boston, MA 02114. For directions see www.farmeranddee.com