Howard J. Sampson

1940 - 2017

Howard J. Sampson Jr., (Sam), 77, of Westbrook, CT passed away on August 5th after a long illness. He was born in Brockton, MA and moved with his family to Deep River, CT in 1945. After graduating from Valley Regional High School, he married Sara Jane Ryon of Chester. They moved to Cape Cod in 1960 and returned to Deep River in 1964 where Sam started his own carpentry and contracting business. Sam was a member of the Deep River Fire Department, the Ambulance Association and the Planning and Zoning Commission. He later entered into the antique business with his wife. He was an avid, self-taught musician who played Bluegrass fiddle, mandolin and bass, all by ear. He and his wife have been residents of Westbrook, CT and Ruskin, FL for the last ten years. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, three children, James Sampson, Andrew Sampson and Terry Sampson Whitaker and was predeceased by his son Michael Sampson. He is also survived by his sister Betty Lowrey, his brother Donald Sampson as well as grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Deep River Congregational Church on Saturday, August 26th at 11:00 a.m.